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.
In working with us, you’ll find that we’re all raving fans of Strategic Factory. Our company is made up of passionate individuals who are experts in what they do. While we all have our own roles, we’re also collaborative and willing to jump in wherever we can to ensure we provide the best results. We foster a working environment that cultivates ideas and encourages innovation. Our team regularly recognizes and celebrates each other’s hard work and professional growth. We have been recognized over the years for how we truly invest in our culture and prioritize our employees, mostly recently being recognized as one of fifty Greater Baltimore “Best Places to Work” 2024 companies.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
One Company, Substantial Growth
Our History
2024
- Greater Baltimore's Best Places to Work for 2024
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
Scott and Stacie are always very attentive and thorough. They both respond quickly and give us more than enough options when picking out new promotional items. We are very happy with everything we have received from Strategic.
Strategic Factory was very accomadating and filled the order within a timely fashion. The team was excited to recieve the merchandise. We are rocking our team gear!!
Shubh and team were fabulous. Not only did they work with me on cost, but they were friendly, thorough, and the turnaround time for the final product was way faster than I expected. I will use Strategic Factory again and recommend them to friends and colleagues!!
The mailed appeal went out a little early than we expected. Thanks so much for working expeditiously to ensure that Everstand is able to get our fundraising letters out at a reasonable time. The timing really was perfect. The printed versions looked great. great quality.
I would not hesitate to recommend Strategic Factory for your marketing, printing & signage needs. I’ve been working with Margaret Cockran as our Account Manager and she is awesome. Anything that comes up and I call – she is on point right away! Additionally, there are several others that I have had the pleasure to work with as well. We had a rebrand this past year and couldn’t be happier with the internal and external building signage, not just here in the MD, but in NJ, IL, and CA. From the factory design, manufacturing, shipping, and installation process each area was fantastic to deal with. Call them, you will not be disappointed.
So easy to work with and a quality product every time!
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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.