Bolger Vision Beyond Print

Bolger Vision Beyond Print Bolger is focused on creating innovative product solutions that unify the power of print and digital communication.

Bolger's business philosophy is centered on the belief that as a single source provider we can play a critical role in assisting our customer’s in achieving their business goals and marketing and communication objectives. We believe that working with a single source provider aids in reducing costs by eliminating duplicated efforts and provides a seamless solution to ensure that processes runs smo

othly, and that we will deliver quality products on time and on budget. Bolger places a high value on providing the highest level of customer service to our customers, and to committing all available resourses to continually meet and exceed our customer’s expectations.

Managing multi-channel marketing fulfillment across multiple teams should not mean sacrificing brand control or speed to...
08/20/2026

Managing multi-channel marketing fulfillment across multiple teams should not mean sacrificing brand control or speed to market.

Bolger’s SmartQ workflow automation simplifies the entire process. From centralized asset management to real-time reporting and timely distribution, we help education and corporate marketing teams eliminate bottlenecks and scale with complete confidence.

Ready to streamline your marketing operations? Let’s connect; email us at [email protected]

Nothing compares to seeing a big campaign come off the press...Even before they go out in the mail, our pressroom depart...
08/11/2026

Nothing compares to seeing a big campaign come off the press...

Even before they go out in the mail, our pressroom department completes extensive color calibration, density testing, and layout testing right here on the floor. The goal is to catch everything up front to ensure that we deliver perfection to our clients every single time.

Big props to our press room staff for ensuring great quality and seamless operations!

08/10/2026

We hosted our 2026 Open House at Bolger this past Wednesday.

As our clients’ marketing operations, direct mail, and fulfillment needs grow more complex, having a single, highly integrated partner becomes a major strategic advantage.
We took our guests behind the scenes to see how our unified facility and full technology suite work together to scale speed, enhance personalization, and deliver efficiency across their entire supply chain.
Guests experienced live demonstrations across our key stops:
✔️ SmartQ® Portal: Real-time web-based inventory tracking and automated brand management.
✔️ HP PageWide Advantage 2200 & Canon Suite: High-volume, high-speed digital web and sheetfed production.
✔️ W+D BB700 & BlueCrest Rival Inserters: Automated inline insertion, 1-pass inkjet addressing, and 2D barcode tracking for 100% piece-level accuracy.
✔️ Bindery Line: Automated Polar cutting, Mueller Bravo saddle-stitching, and Horizon Stitch Liner booklet assembly.
✔️ KBA 6-Color & HP Indigo 100K: G7-certified offset precision paired with B2-format digital capabilities.

Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to join us.
We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to supporting your growth.

Two Footprints, One Future: The Treasures Behind Our Next Chapter 🏛️✨As our teams prepare to bring our Como and Kasota f...
08/04/2026

Two Footprints, One Future: The Treasures Behind Our Next Chapter 🏛️✨

As our teams prepare to bring our Como and Kasota facilities together under one roof, we recently challenged our crew to dig through those mysterious drawers, cabinets, and long-forgotten corners. The goal? Uncover the oldest and strangest pieces of history hiding across our facilities.

What we found wasn't just old office supplies—it was a tangible timeline of our history and the evolution of print manufacturing:

Original 1966 Bolger Artwork by Bayard Osborn (Found by Kelly Willhite & Kevin Pankratz at Como)

A Working 1969 Light Panel (Found by Mary Madden at Como)

A 1983 50th Anniversary Edition of "Pocket Pal" (Found by Cheryl Phillippi at Kasota)

Vintage Parker Eversharp Eraser Refills & a Stanley Bostitch 6-Wheel Numbering Machine (Found by Alicia Kaczrowski & Cathy Duellman)

Finding original artwork from nearly six decades ago alongside classic press proofing standards reminds us of where we started: deep craftsmanship, meticulous precision, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.

Bringing our entire team, technology, and operations together into a single facility isn't just a physical move. It is an intentional step to streamline our workflows, enhance our collaborative culture, and build a unified infrastructure for the future.

We are packing up decades of memories, but the spirit of innovation and quality that built Bolger travels right alongside us.

Here is to our rich history, our incredible team, and our next chapter together as one Bolger.

At Bolger, our history is made of craft, connections, and the wonderful people who make our work happen every day. For t...
07/31/2026

At Bolger, our history is made of craft, connections, and the wonderful people who make our work happen every day. For this month, we get to celebrate an awesome group of Bolger teammates marking anniversaries at work.

Please join us in celebrating these awesome people who have been making us go Beyond Print with their dedication and talent-
Amy B. – 30 Years
Rod A. – 26 Years
Erick S. – 18 Years
Jeff V. – 11 Years
Jen T. – 9 Years
Mike W. – 8 Years
Kayouanhia L. – 7 Years
Angelica H. – 5 Years
Ihor B. – 5 Years
Rita P. – 5 Years
Dakota L. – 3 Years
Gretchen H. – 3 Years
Shad A. – 2 Years

Regardless of whether they have been part of the Bolger family for just two years or three decades, these people are the foundation of our culture and craft.

Leave a comment below to wish them a happy anniversary from Bolger!

Our security goes beyond ticking boxes for us; it's how we safeguard your brand.Whereas Rufus, our Chief Paw-Trol Office...
07/28/2026

Our security goes beyond ticking boxes for us; it's how we safeguard your brand.

Whereas Rufus, our Chief Paw-Trol Officer, takes his job as seriously as he can (with a zero-tolerance red badge policy), the real benefit comes with the process. From being ISO 9001:2015 compliant to meeting the CMS Chapter 9 requirements, through stringent background checks and encryption of data transfer processes, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀.

Access control ensures that we're safe, our facility is secure, and your data is protected. (𝚈𝚎𝚜, 𝚁𝚞𝚏𝚞𝚜 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚒𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎.) 😜

the digital age, the selections that are made in terms of saving specific items are always intentional.Whether you are w...
07/24/2026

the digital age, the selections that are made in terms of saving specific items are always intentional.

Whether you are working on a donation pitch that will make someone feel appreciated or a highly competitive campaign where reputation is at stake, everything will always come down to intentions.

High-quality printing is more than just clicking on "Print".
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆. Regardless of how good our equipment is, the real magic is made by our people, including our press operators, color technicians, and production experts, who are the ultimate guardians of your brand vision and values.

And when everything needs to be perfect, 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗂𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗌 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝗌𝗍.

And when you have the trust, you 𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗉𝗈𝗌𝗌𝗂𝖻𝗂𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌.

Check out our latest deep dive into the topic of how award-winning printing creates the best brand experiences.



In an increasingly digital world, it might seem surprising that premium print communications continue to shape some of our most memorable brand experiences. Yet the pieces people choose to keep, the invitation that feels too beautiful to throw away, the annual report that reinforces credibility, the

Secrets from the Print Production Floor: The Facts it No One Talks About 😃😃😃It is often said on this page how much we ca...
07/17/2026

Secrets from the Print Production Floor: The Facts it No One Talks About 😃😃😃

It is often said on this page how much we care about precision, data protection and efficient brand governance. However, behind each successful high-speed operation is a production crew working with real-life challenges of bringing everything to life.

Curious about what happens in the heart of a premium print manufacturing plant? Here is a brief peek into some of the challenges our crew faces:
The greatest staring contest eve There is
nothing better at testing one's attention than going through a 200-page compliance proof to make sure that the font size of one disclaimer is correct to the very millimeter.

Color Commentary:Our press operators can detect a deviation of 2% in brand color even from across a busy room. While it may be great for spotting any changes, it also makes choosing paint colors at home an absolutely exhausting activity.

The Mathematics of Packaging Calculation † : Knowing when to use stock, how to calculate press times, and how to deal with custom margins requires nothing short of genius in logistics. It is the type of calculus that makes buying groceries on the weekends difficult.

Ultimately, we pay attention to all these small details to protect your executions. We just happen to have fun, consume plenty of coffee and laughs throughout this process.

Thank you to our partners, clients and team for driving us to keep up the momentum each day.

07/14/2026

A Master of Precision: Celebrating the Retirement of Marlys 👑✨

After years of calculating stock, press times, and complex margins, it is finally time for a highly anticipated final estimate: 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 😎

On last Wednesday, we celebrated an incredibly unique milestone as Marlys retired from Bolger.

Throughout her tenure, Marlys defined perfection through attention to detail. From managing extremely challenging accounts to coordinating custom kits or developing complicated dielines, Marlys did so with complete precision. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲t𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰­tion 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿.

In addition to her incredible technical ability, Marlys has also been an outstanding teammate, mentor, and friend. She added a joyful dimension 😍 to collaboration and willingly passed down her wisdom by imparting invaluable lessons. Her craftsmanship is entrenched in our operational philosophy. 🤌

We would like to thank Marlys for all of her hard work and the valuable contributions she made at Bolger. May this new chapter be filled with only happiness and relaxation. 💜

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