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.

Data Security Is Not an Afterthought; It's Core Infrastructure 🔒⚙️When healthcare marketers, financial services companie...
09/03/2026

Data Security Is Not an Afterthought; It's Core Infrastructure 🔒⚙️

When healthcare marketers, financial services companies, and enterprise organizations select a communications partner, the discussion cannot solely focus on press releases.

Because the biggest risk to your multi-channel communication efforts is not paper quality or ink distribution. The biggest risk is data compromise, version discrepancies, and regulatory exposure.

Handling the printing and fulfillment of high volume and personalized communications means handling customer sensitive data, regulated member data, and brand critical materials. If you depend on fragmented processes, excel sheets, and manual error-prone workflows for your print and fulfillment activities, then you are taking risks.

This is why we developed SmartQ...A workflow automation system designed to work seamlessly within our production floor and backed by SOC 2 certifications.

For your organization, it enables:

➕End-to-End Data Security: An automated, encrypted data transmission process ensuring your data stays secure at all times.

➕Version Control Without Compromise: Asset management that ensures the regulatory accuracy and brand protection in thousands of different iterations of your material.

➕Direct Access to Your Inventory and Process Stages: Know your inventory level, know your production phase and get your mail verification without guessing and wasting time.

Modern communications require speed, but sustainable ex*****on requires security.

Stop managing production friction internally. Partner with an automated workflow engine designed to protect your data, eliminate complexity, and safeguard your brand.

Connect with our team to tour our secure workflow: [email protected]

Intentional Operations: Establishing the Pace for the Fall 🍂📋As the months of summer draw to a close, there is an inevit...
09/01/2026

Intentional Operations: Establishing the Pace for the Fall 🍂📋

As the months of summer draw to a close, there is an inevitable change in tempo for enterprises as the pace of their operations returns to a more deliberate rhythm of planned activity and preparation for Q4.

Intentionally establishing that rhythm is the only way to eliminate the last minute fire drill approach in manufacturing and campaign ex*****on.

When marketing, logistics, and print production do not function in unison, the transition into the hectic volume of the fall season introduces unnecessary conflict: missed deadlines, rushed proofs, and administrative holdups. What enterprise leaders need is operational certainty, not surprises.

By coordinating workflow automation and collaborative partnership, Bolger synchronizes project timetables long before files reach the press floor.

By integrating your team’s coordination with ours, we provide you with:
➕Visibility of all aspects of inventory, version control, and mail planning
➕Proactive timeline management that eliminates unnecessary stress from high-volume fall launches
➕Responsible material sourcing and local production that ensures reliability of your supply chain

Pacing yourself now will make your ex*****on quick and smooth.

As you plan your team’s fall workflow, collaborate with an operational machine designed to preserve your time, protect your brand equity, and deliver absolute confidence every step of the way.

Dedicated Decades: Our August AnniversariesTechnology changes on a continuous basis in print manufacturing, yet the true...
08/28/2026

Dedicated Decades: Our August Anniversaries

Technology changes on a continuous basis in print manufacturing, yet the true foundation of excellence is the experience behind the machinery. When team members stick around for several decades/years and continue working together at one company, it guarantees that experience will safeguard the ex*****on, consistency and precision of every piece of work produced.

We want to celebrate an amazing collection of anniversaries from our team members in August:

Judy B. - 41 years
Christine C. - 31 year
Brett T. - 31 years
Javier R. - 24 years
Bryan B. - 15 years
Maricela G. - 15 years
Travis L. - 15 years
Ashley G. - 12 years
Jason S. - 12 years
Brendon J. - 11 years
Dave J. - 9 years
Molly H. - 5 years
Laurie T. - 4 years
Tofik A. - 2 years
Youa H. - 1 year

Thank you for being part of our bolger family and community.
Thank you for dedicating yourself to our craft and to each other. ....thank you from the bottom of our paper pallets.

Walk through the doors at Bolger, and one of the first things you notice is that this is not your typical manufacturing ...
08/27/2026

Walk through the doors at Bolger, and one of the first things you notice is that this is not your typical manufacturing space.

That is entirely by design. Thanks to dik and Carmen Bolger’s deep love for the arts, our building was created to be a place where creativity, craftsmanship, and community thrive together. 💜

Every corner of our facility reflects that vision:

Curated Spaces: dik and Carmen personally curated artwork throughout the halls and common areas, turning our workspace into an inspiring gallery for both employees and visiting clients.

A Creative Evolution: The building itself has fascinating roots, once used for manufacturing heavy prison and school doors. Today, it stands as an ironic and beautiful contrast: an open, airy, light-filled environment built for collaboration, fresh ideas, and modern craft.

Art Meets Technology: That appreciation for creative detail directly shapes how we work. Whether we are producing museum-quality print or building automated, data-secure marketing portals, the pride in precision and aesthetics runs through everything we do.

Our facility is a daily reminder that what we produce is an art form in itself!

Direct mail only delivers real ROI when strategy, data, and secure workflow automation align. When done right, it cuts t...
08/25/2026

Direct mail only delivers real ROI when strategy, data, and secure workflow automation align. When done right, it cuts through the digital noise and drives measurable results for your marketing and fundraising programs.

Partner with Bolger to streamline your ex*****on and maximize campaign performance.

Send us a message or visit the link in our bio to get started.

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.

Address

3301 Como Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN
55414

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16516456311

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