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Smartpress Ushers in a New Era for Speed, Service and Sustainability in Printing

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 25, 2026 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com has moved to a bigger, best-in-class campus with their parent company, The Bernard Group. Their state-of-the-art facilities were specifically designed to elevate the client experience, employee workplace and premium print production. Near their previous headquarters, Smartpress' new location allows the company to consolidate operations, streamline workflows and deliver faster, higher-quality service.

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Smartpress Emerges as a Leading Print Partner for Education Marketers

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Feb. 25, 2026 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com is fortifying its role as a trusted partner for schools, colleges and universities. With a new focus on supporting educational institutions, Smartpress launched an assortment of customizable products and services that will lead the print industry in bringing credibility, trust and campus brands to life.

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Smartpress Emerges as Key Printer in Finance Marketing

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 28, 2026 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com is transforming print marketing for financial institutions by introducing a new assortment of products and leveraging its innovative Marketing on Demand Platform™ (MOD). The platform brings efficiency, security and brand consistency to print collateral for banks, credit unions and wealth management firms, thus cementing Smartpress' status as a strategic print partner in the finance industry.

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Smartpress Sets a New Standard for Fully Customizable Print

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 7, 2026 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com has positioned itself as the ultimate partner for businesses seeking fully customizable print solutions.

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Smartpress Launches Unique Sticker and Magnet Postcards

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Dec. 3, 2025 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com launched six new sticker and magnet postcard products designed to help businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions create memorable marketing experiences. These innovative assets reflect Smartpress' commitment to combining creativity, quality and staying power in print.

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Smartpress Doubles Down on Health Care Printing

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Sept. 9, 2025 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com, a leader in custom printing, announced an expanded commitment to serving the health care sector. Already a trusted partner for many top organizations, Smartpress is positioning itself as the go-to destination for printing in this vital industry.

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Smartpress Debuts New AI Agent: Smartpress Intelligence

CHANHASSEN, Minn., May 13, 2025 -- Innovative commercial printer Smartpress.com unveiled their newest foray into AI with Smartpress Intelligence. The groundbreaking proprietary tool helps clients configure print projects, offers expert recommendations and provides real-time pricing, proving the sustainable printer is committed to making print accessible to everyone regardless of expertise level.

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Smartpress Drives Success in Employee Satisfaction & Engagement

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 22, 2025 -- Commercial printer Smartpress and their parent company, The Bernard Group, are revealing impressive employee-focused metrics that prove the manufacturer sets a high bar for engagement and participation. Based on employee feedback from their annual Gallup survey and other key metrics, their notable numbers highlight why the sustainable printer is an industry leader in more ways than one.

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Smartpress Expands Production Capabilities with South Carolina Facility

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 25, 2024 -- Online printer Smartpress.com is expanding its operations to an additional production facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Strategically chosen to expedite shipping times, the new location will add 150 employees to the carbon neutral printer's 100% employee-owned business model.

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Smartpress Shines Bright at Adobe MAX Creativity Conference

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 21, 2024 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com gave a standout performance at the Adobe MAX Creativity Conference in Miami last week, solidifying their status as an influential brand and sought-after company in the design community. Highlighting their capabilities in a one-of-a-kind booth, this showing is yet another step forward in growing their business and leading the industry in premium-quality print marketing.

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Smartpress Upgrades House Sheet to High-Performing Symbol Freelife

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Aug. 28, 2024 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com revealed the newest addition to their sustainable paper selection with Symbol Freelife coated stock. An upgrade from their previous coated matte and coated gloss stocks, Symbol Freelife aligns perfectly with the online printer's mission to provide premium print products, world-class service and to do it all as sustainably as possible.

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Smartpress Cements Sustainable Status with EcoVadis Platinum Rating

CHANHASSEN, Minn., July. 17, 2024 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com has achieved Platinum status with EcoVadis for the third year in a row. Along with their parent company, The Bernard Group, the carbon neutral printer retains its position in the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies rated across the globe.

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Smartpress Marks Exponential Growth with Marketing on Demand Platform™

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 17, 2024 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com revealed their Storefronts print portal contributed to their significant growth in 2023, with a 25% jump in Storefronts' revenue over last year. The online printer plans to make the innovative portal a key priority in 2024 with notable investments in both staffing and technology to expand its capabilities.

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Smartpress Demonstrates Commitment to Being a Force for Good

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 3, 2024 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com finished 2023 strong with a long list of charitable collaborations. Working with local and national organizations, the carbon neutral printer's approach to social responsibility is more robust than ever, with an eye on continuing existing partnerships and fostering new ones in 2024.

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Smartpress Implements Sustainable Packaging Practices

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Dec. 12, 2023 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com has implemented healthier packaging practices by replacing virgin plastic and virgin paper products with sustainable alternatives. Sustainable packaging joins an already robust selection of recycled or recyclable print products, further solidifying the carbon neutral printer as an environmental leader in the industry.

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Smartpress Partners with Custom One & Minnesota Wild to Rebrand On-the-Glass Club

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 15, 2023 -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com is expanding its marketing reach with a design collaboration with Custom One and the Minnesota Wild. By providing the rebranding assets for the On-the-Glass Club at the Xcel Energy Center, the employee-owned printer further cements its place as an innovative industry leader.

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Smartpress Reveals Annual Environmental Management Achievements

CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 18, 2023 -- Online printer Smartpress.com solidified their reputation as a sustainable business with the announcement of three major successes in their Environmental Management System (EMS). With high expectations from clients, and a united effort with their parent company, The Bernard Group, the carbon neutral printer proved once again they're committed to leading the industry in reducing environmental impact.

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Smartpress Announces EcoVadis Platinum Status for the Second Year

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 28, 2023 -- Online printer Smartpress.com revealed they've earned a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis for the second year in a row. This achievement solidifies the carbon neutral printer as a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and showcases their commitment to eco-friendly practices throughout the entire company.

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Smartpress Releases Four New Sustainable Materials

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 31, 2023  -- Online printer Smartpress.com is continuing to make sustainable offerings a priority with four new green alternatives. These new options boast eco-friendly features and prove once again why the carbon neutral printer is a leader of environmental stewardship in the industry.

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Smartpress Leads Industry in Corporate Social Responsibility

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 9, 2022 -- Online printer Smartpress.com is proving that social and environmental stewardship is at the core of the brand's values and business practices. The employee-owned company is a champion for the environment - they're carbon neutral for Scopes 1 and 2 and even achieved EcoVadis Platinum status. But they're also establishing a reputation for being a force for good when it comes to charitable giving and volunteering.

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Smartpress Launches Custom Hardcover Books

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 6, 2022  -- Online printer Smartpress.com is expanding their premium print offerings with new Hardcover Books. Along with four other book binding choices, this latest option positions the brand at the top of the list for small business owners and professional designers.

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Smartpress Earns Platinum Sustainability Rating

CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 22, 2022  -- Online printer Smartpress.com is exceeding their sustainability goals with a newly awarded Platinum rating from EcoVadis, an independent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) evaluation company. Having maintained Gold status since 2019, this upgrade puts them in the top 1% of all companies evaluated in the printing services industry. It's yet another example of Smartpress' commitment to reducing environmental impacts.

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Smartpress Launches Game-Changing Loyalty Program

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 30, 2022  -- Online printer smartpress.com just rolled out an all-new loyalty and referral program called Print Points. This incentive program lets their customers earn and redeem points for dollars off printing, strengthening the brand's already-robust commitment to world class service.

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Smartpress Unveils Rose Gold Foil & Three New Foil Products

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 9, 2022  -- Online printer Smartpress.com is proving once again they're an innovative, customer-focused brand with the release of rose gold foil and three all-new foil products. The premium printer is taking action as foil continues to be a customer favorite and demand for more specialty print grows.

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Smartpress Announces World Class Net Promoter Score

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 19, 2022  -- Online printer Smartpress.com announced a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 77 for 2021. Since a score of 73 or higher in the professional services industry is considered world class, that's a significant achievement. (And they've maintained that world class status since they started tracking NPS four years ago.)

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Smartpress Releases Five Sustainable Signage Materials

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 15, 2021  -- Online printer Smartpress.com is celebrating National Recycling Day with six new eco-friendly sign substrates. Along with two existing sustainable signage materials, these new offerings give their customers a variety of green alternatives and bolster the carbon neutral printer's socially responsible reputation.

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Smartpress Rolls Out Custom Product Boxes

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 10, 2021 -- Online printer Smartpress.com is getting into the product packaging game with new Tuck Boxes in three sizes. The first of more custom boxes to come in 2022, this launch streamlines the print and packaging process and boosts branding for small business owners and resellers.

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Smartpress Achieves Environmental Milestone with Sustainable Hemp

CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA -- July 28, 2021 -- Printing can get a bad rap. Naysayers argue it's not sustainable and it's cutting down all our trees. Fortunately, times (and processes) have changed. Majorly. Online printer Smartpress.com is honoring World Nature Conservation Day by putting the spotlight on paper sustainability and eco-friendly stocks.

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Smartpress Announces Carbon Neutral Program

CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA -- April 20, 2021 -- Online printer Smartpress.com demonstrated its commitment to leading the print industry in environmental stewardship through a purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) and carbon offsets from 3Degrees, Inc. Smartpress' Carbon Neutral Program offsets 100% of the company's emissions and those made by energy partners on their behalf.

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Smartpress Launches Unique Digital Sleeking

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Online printer Smartpress.com is shaking up the industry by introducing foil products created through an innovative Sleeking™ process. More flexible and vibrant than traditional foil stamping, their gold, silver and holographic Sleeking is elevating print materials with new, rich, luxurious bling.

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Smartpress Introduces 30 Groundbreaking Products for Print Marketing

CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA – Feb. 25, 2021 – Online printer Smartpress.com just launched 30 state-of-the-art products into the marketing industry, pioneering the next level of creativity and innovation for custom ads and invitations. In a world of digital marketing, print is taking back its place in the advertising arsenal, one designer fold at a time.