At Barnhart Press, we bring together a rich heritage of craftsmanship, collaboration, and innovation, enhanced by cutting-edge printing and finishing technologies. Our dedicated team takes pride in creating high-quality print and presentation products that elevate your brand. From dimensional UV effects and custom die-cutting to variable polyfoil and other high-end digital enhancements, we specialize in solutions that make an impact and stand out.
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Our Printing & Finishing Capabilities
Digital Printing
- Individual, personalized printing
- Highest Quality and exactly the same from the first sheet to the last
- Quick turnaround
- Complete finishing capabilities
- Production proofs available
- Check out more about Digital Ink Jet Advantages here: http://www.barnhartpress.com/digital-print/
Offset Printing
- 20” to 40” sheet size, up to seven colors plus coating
- Press operators with long-term experience at Barnhart Press
- Inline spectrophotometer for consistent color throughout the run and reruns
- Quick make-readies
- Print with the environment in mind
- Soy and vegetable-based inks
- Minimal amount of VOCs
- Several recycled stock options to choose from
- Aqueous coatings are recycled
- All wastepaper is recycled
- Waste ink and solvents are used as fuel in cement manufacturing
Digital Foil and UV Effects
- Variable techniques, even in foil!
- Short run polyfoil options on coated stocks
- Spot gloss in variable densities and textures
- Wow Factor! See more here: http://www.barnhartpress.com/use-your-senses/
Die-Cutting, Conventional Foil, and Emboss
- In-house conventional die-making and die-cutting capabilities
- Intricate to simple die cutting
- Conventional foil, blind emboss, and foil emboss combo capabilities
Gluing
- In-house capabilities to glue short-run packaging, pocket folders, and special presentation products.
Bindery
- One of the most complete finishing departments in the Midwest
- Several folding options
- Saddle Stitcher Collator with the ability to do up to six signatures and a cover
- Signature Collator that collates up to 15 signatures for mechanical binding (twin wire, plasticoil)
- Sheet Collator collates up to 15 sheets
- Round Corner
- Eyelet
- Automatic punches for spiral binding
- Drilling – single to seven holes
- Twin Wire Binding
- 3:1 for thinner pieces
- 2:1 for pieces over 9/16” thick
- Shrink Wrapping with various films
Mailing and Fulfillment
- Mailings of any run quantity
- Mail match available
- Worldwide shipping
- Electronic tracking of shipments options
- Handling multiple pieces to multiple locations
- List management of furnished lists
- Variable & static QR codes
- National change of address ability
Prepress
- Archival of the customer’s original file and the finalized file that was printed for up to three years
- Color-calibrated proofs to match presses
- High-quality line screens of 240 lpi on coated papers
- Prepress work is done with the environment in mind
- We use 99.9% pure aluminum printing plates that are recycled
- Very little water is used to develop plates
- No chemistry and no VOC’s are involved in the prepress process
Common Questions
- What printing methods does Barnhart Press use?
Both offset (up to 7 colors + coating, 20–40″ sheets) and digital (personalized, quick turnaround, consistent quality).
- What finishing options are available?
Digital/variable foil & UV effects, conventional die-cutting/foil/emboss, gluing for pocket folders/packaging, and comprehensive bindery (saddle stitch, collating, spiral, drilling).
- Does Barnhart Press handle mailing and fulfillment?
Yes—any quantity, list management, variable QR codes, electronic tracking, worldwide shipping.
- How does Barnhart Press ensure quality and sustainability?
Inline color control, high-res proofs (240 lpi), soy inks, recycled stocks/plates, no-VOC prepress, and waste recycling.
- What makes the bindery department stand out?
One of the most complete in the Midwest, with multiple folding, collating, and binding options for complex projects.