25 years of dreams
Message from President & CEO, Keith Miller
In 1999, I immigrated to the U.S.A. and began my journey in the print industry, purchasing a tiny, two-person print franchise. We didn’t have much, but we had a group of loyal customers who believed in us and spread the word. It was the beginning of my American dream.
In 2024, Strategic Factory will celebrate its 25th anniversary and I will celebrate 25 years in the U.S.A. chasing my American dream. It seems like just yesterday I started this venture and now years have flown by and Strategic Factory has expanded far beyond what I could have ever imagined. I feel wiser, shaped by all the trials and triumphs that come with being a business owner in a new country. I’m watching my children go off to college and start their own American dreams now, and it fills me with immense pride and reflection on my journey thus far.
To my family and the local community that have surrounded me and supported my dreams for Strategic Factory all these years, thank you! We are proud to call Maryland our home and we remain committed to making a positive impact and for continued growth here.
To my rockstar team members who show up to deliver their best in service and expertise every day, I am so proud of all that we have accomplished together over the past 25 years. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and passion. I am honored that you chose Strategic Factory and I am excited to see where the future will take us!
To the clients and friends who have been with us over the years, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your trust, support, referrals and commitment have been instrumental to our success and motivated us to continuously raise the bar and expand our list of offered services.
Thank you all for being a part of this journey and 25 years of dreams. The path ahead holds even more opportunities, new collaborations, and uncharted territories to explore. We hope to continue to earn your business and grow with you to make the next 25 years even bigger.
If you are new here, I invite you to join us, learn more about what we do, who we help, and all that we have in store for the next 25 years. We would appreciate the opportunity to work together!
Let’s Celebrate!
The Legacy Continues
As a proud, Maryland-based business committed to the continued growth of our surrounding community, we plan to celebrate our 25th anniversary by partnering with 25 nonprofit and charitable organizations on various initiatives and fundraisers over the next year.
Strategic Fest returns September 19th, 2024! This celebration is a quarter-century in the making and we’re so excited to celebrate with you! Help us ring in our 25th anniversary with a ribbon cutting of our newest facility in Owings Mills, Maryland. We’ll be rolling out the red carpet for this event of the year and you can look forward to live demos, food, drinks, live music, surprise guests, giveaways, and more. Head to strategicfest.com to grab your tickets today!
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1999 to Now
A Look Back Over the Years
2024
Strategic Factory celebrates its
25th Anniversary
2022
- 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
Hosted the second Strategic Fest for customers and prospects
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
- 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
2016
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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.
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!
“The finished product was exactly what I had envisioned.”
“I’ve had nothing but great experiences with all the staff I’ve had contact with. Amy Whitten was super kind and helpful! Linda Howell was also very helpful when I was attempting to reorder an item for last year. I hope you continue to have staff that is very helpful and kind!”