Small business to full-service enterprise
An Entrepreneur’s Dream To Become A Single-Point Provider
Strategic Factory was established in 1999 when President & CEO, Keith Miller, purchased an 800-square-foot, two-person, quick-print franchise in Pikesville, Maryland. Now, over two decades and a whole lot of hard work later, Strategic Factory stands with more than 150 employees and 100,000-square-feet of production split between three facilities in Owings Mills, Maryland. Innovation and perseverance have been Strategic Factory’s constant tools for success turning the small business to a full-service enterprise with national reach. As a preeminent single-point provider, Strategic Factory continues to expand its services and product offerings helping build businesses through print, signage, branding, and marketing solutions.
Defined by our engaging environment
Here, Company Culture Is Everything.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
One Company, Substantial Growth
Our History
2023
Partnership with the Washington Capitals is announced
Partnership with the Washington Wizards is announced
- BBJ Fast 50
- PGAMA's Best Wrap
- PGAMA's Best Website Design
2022
Hosted the second Strategic Fest for customers and prospects
Partnership with Oakview Group’s CFG Bank Arena is announced
- PrintingNews #1 Small Commercial Printer for 2022
- PGAMA's Best Digital Calendar
- PGAMA's Best Website Design
- PGAMA's Best Digital Unique Direct Mail Solution
2021
Relocated Signage Division to SF2, the second location under the ‘Strategic Factory’ brand in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Partnership with the University of Maryland is announced
Partnership with Loyola University is announced
Partnership with Johns Hopkins University is announced
- PrintingNews #1 Small Commercial Printer for 2021
2020
Supported affected communities by sourcing PPE, distributing testing kits, volunteering as a mass immunization site, installing safety barriers/signage, and distributing educational resources for schools
Partnership with Towson University is announced
Acquired High Mountain Signs and A|A Signs
Signage Department expands to include fabrication, structural, and electrical services
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- #193 Printing Impressions list
- Baltimore Business Journal Top 100 Private Companies
2019
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- Baltimore Business Journal Top 100 Private Companies
2018
Hosted the first Strategic Fest for customers and prospects
Partnership with the Baltimore Ravens is announced
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2017
Acquired Chesapeake Sign Company
Partnership with Insight ConneX is announced
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2016
Acquired Spokes Marketing Agency
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year Maryland
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#7)
- SmartCEO Smart Business Award
- SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award
- AMA Baltimore Best Public Relations Campaign
- BBJ Best Places to Work finalist
2015
Keith launches the ‘Strategic Factory’ brand overseeing its agencies BRANDED4U, Graphic Tango, Master Signs and Ink About It (formerly Miller’s Minuteman Press)
New building ‘SF1’ opens in Owings Mills, MD with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony officiated by Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford
Acquired General Envelope
- Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland - Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence
- Presstek Customer of the Year
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#8)
2014
Keith launches the ‘Strategic Factory’ brand overseeing its agencies BRANDED4U, Graphic Tango, Master Signs and Ink About It (formerly Miller’s Minuteman Press)
New building ‘SF1’ opens in Owings Mills, MD with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony officiated by Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford
Acquired General Envelope
- The Arc Baltimore Employer Distinction Award
2010
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2009
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2008
Promotional Product and Branded Apparel Department is added to expand available services
September 2008 – Consolidated production operations with a centralized production facility & company headquarters in Cockeysville, Maryland
Acquired ‘Thermo-Fast’ trade printer
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2007
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2006
Expanded with a third location in Towson, Maryland
Mailing Department is added to expand available services
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2005
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
2002
Expanded to triple the size of our original operation
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
1999
- Printing News Magazine’s Top-10 Quick Printer (#6)
- PGAMA Excellence in Print Award
- PGAMA Spirit of Excellence Award
- Inc. 5000 (#4059)
- Baltimore Business Journal Fast 50 Listmaker
- SmartCEO Future 50 Award
Testimonials
We always receive our orders in a very timely manner, and are consistently happy with the final products! Customer service has always been fantastic as well.
The Strategic Factory Team is comprised of a mighty force of experts when it comes to marketing our non-profit initiatives. From an online storefront, to digital strategies, to old-fashioned direct mail pieces, they work together seamlessly to understand our audiences and deliver a smart, comprehensive solution for reaching them. The team is invested in our mission and plays a critical role in our fundraising success.
Very attentive team, very in-tuned to what our company does (which I know is hard having a lot of clients to service in all different industries), very knowledgeable and up-to-date with the ever-changing world of SEO. And very pleasurable to work with – great people all around!
You all are so very easy to work with. Thank you for helping us with our rebranding of our 85 year old company.
My experience working with Strategic Factory has been nothing but positive. They are incredibly flexible and will work with you to make your storefront customized to fit your needs as a business. They have excellent customer service and are there for us when we need a quick turnaround on a project and always put their best work forward. Their team works to make my life easier and make our storefront as seamless as possible for both parties. And not to mention, all the high-quality swag and signage they have provided us
Strategic Factory is simply the best! The variety of product and quality of work is always on point, but what really keeps me coming back is the customer service. I consistently request rush orders and the team always delivers without fail or suggesting that I get items to them sooner. They understand my needs and simply care about delivering a good product. I’ve even sent artwork for print and they brought to my attention an error, which is not their responsibility. They are always looking out for the customer and go above and beyond. Special thanks to Brooks, Stacie, Sean, Wade, Melanie and the entire Traffic Team!
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For over 25 years, Strategic Factory has been a family-owned industry leader in Maryland, offering only the best in service and craftsmanship in a variety of products and solutions.