Anyone else a fan of the movie Office Space? I thought of this quote recently when a friend confessed that she didn’t really know what our business provides. A printing company…what does that mean now days? I figured that other people must be wondering the same thing, so it’s time for a blog post review of our products and services. It’s been almost two decades since we started as a small commercial print shop with a printing press and a copier. How times have changed!
In broad terms, we create products that are customized with your words or logo.
Business Printing and Bindery
We work with offices in all industries, such as town government, schools, attorneys, medical offices and hospitals, engineering firms, manufacturers, and trucking companies.
We provide items such as business cards, envelopes, letterhead, brochures, flyers, newsletters, forms, labels, magnets, manuals, binders, wayfinding signs, and wall graphics. Anything to keep the office running smoothly!
Engineering Prints and Supplies
New England Blueprint is our department that specializes exclusively in products for architectural, engineering, and construction professionals (the AEC industry). We can print and bind your blueprints, provide rolls of paper and toner for your plotters, or sell you the plotters and scanners for your in-house work.
Equipment Sales
We sell, install, and service plotting equipment for engineering firms, architects, and town planning offices.
We are an authorized dealer for Epson, Canon, WideTek, and Leica. We carry printers, copiers, plotters, flatbed scanners, and 3D scanners. We will work with you to find the right equipment for your needs and your budget, whether you need a small office printer or the latest 3D technology.
Wide Format and Vinyl Printing
Our wide-format department produces banners, posters, A-frame signs, vinyl window graphics, vinyl wall graphics, and vehicle wraps. If you need to customize something larger than a piece of paper, this department is ready to roll. We’ve created attention-getting storefronts for new businesses, wrapped food trucks so they stand out, and printed massive banners that withstand the elements and are highly noticeable outdoors.
Branded Apparel
Here’s another great place to display your logo. We have hundreds of styles from name brands like Nike, Port Authority, Hanes, and The North Face. We can outfit your sales team, dress your work crew in heavy duty styles, or provide the latest on-trend looks. We provide branded apparel for medical offices, schools, sports teams, fundraisers, work crews in construction and maintenance, and office personnel.
Promotional Products
We can imprint your logo or message onto thousands of different promotional products. Mugs, pens, and hand sanitizer are popular office give-away items. Sunscreen, hats, and umbrellas are perfect for golf tournaments and summer events. We’ll help you find the perfect product for your project and your budget. We also offer many eco-friendly items made from sustainable products!
Mailing Services
Our complete mailing services help you reach your customers directly. Our equipment will print, fold, insert, seal, and address your letters or flyers. We also print eye-catching postcards. You can mail with our postal permit or your own, and we will ensure that your project reaches the post office on time. Our mailing services free up your time and using our postal permit can save you money, too!
Scanning
At Minuteman Press, we provide several types of scanning services, If you need to make changes to a document but you don’t have the original file, our OCR scanning will help. We can also scan large format documents such as blueprints or fine art prints in sizes up to 42 inches wide and 16 feet long. Our flatbed scanners can accommodate mounted items and plaques up to 0.6 inches thick. We provide scanning services to many law offices and institutions looking to convert paper files into digital files. We ensure confidentiality during the scanning process.
Each work day at Minuteman Press is unique. Within our walls, you might find one staff member printing blueprints while another is cutting custom vinyl lettering, The next day, someone is printing full-color envelopes while someone else is preparing a mailing job. It’s hard to summarize what we do when it covers so many projects in so many industries. Whatever your printing or marketing needs are, know that our printing professionals are here to help. We take pride in our work and guarantee your satisfaction. We hope to work with you soon!
…and because of nationwide shortages and delays, the time to order branded winter apparel is now.
Ordering now means you’ll have more color and style options. Fleece items are going fast!
Port Authority Cardigan
Port Authority Sweater Fleece
Port Authority Spectator Gloves, Hat, and Scarf
CornerStone Winter Safety Wear
Our branded winter clothing and outerwear will keep you warm whether you’re on a job site or in the office. We carry sweaters, fleece vests and jackets, raincoats, scarves and hats, work wear, and safety wear. You can browse our online catalog or reach out to us and we’ll help you find the right style for your needs. We’re here to help!
T-shirts are a highly-effective way to promote your brand. Consumers keep t-shirts for an average of 14 months, longer than every other promotional product category except outerwear. Brand recall is higher for apparel than other promotional items, with 85% of consumers being able to remember the advertiser that gave them a shirt or hat. In addition, branded T-shirts generate an average of 3,400 impressions, more than pens, umbrellas, or mugs1.
Unfortunately, fabric manufacturing can be harmful to the environment. From the growth of cotton to the by-products of manufacturing, there is an impact on the earth.
When Michael canvassed the floor of the PPAI show in Las Vegas, he was happy to see many vendors focusing on sustainability and environmental awareness. We’ve always believed in voting with our dollars and supporting companies with ethical and eco-friendly practices. He found several t-shirt brands that have re-thought the traditional manufacturing process.
The Allmade sample we have is possibly the softest t-shirt we’ve ever felt. When we picked it up, it actually made us take pause. It’s that t-shirt you’re always reaching for when you open the drawer. The kind that makes you feel disappointed when you realize it’s still in the hamper from last time.
The way Allmade manufactures their shirts is a huge bonus. Their tri-blend shirts are made from three eco-friendly and responsibly sourced materials…US grown organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel Modal. Each of these tri-blend shirts contains the equivalent of 6 plastic water bottles. The Allmade 100% cotton shirts are made from cotton grown in Texas and fabriated in the Carolinas, reducing the environmental impact of shipping.
Allmade has a nifty impact calculator so you can see the real-world effects of choosing sustainably made shirts.
District is making waves with their new Re-Tee. Made from entirely recycled content, it’s an eco-friendly choice with budget-friendly prices. The colors come from old t-shirts and recycled polyester fibers, so there’s no need to re-dye it. This process eliminates the need for a traditionally water-intensive dyeing process and the need for new raw materials. By recycling existing fabric scraps, District is keeping materials out of the landfills, too.
We’re pretty sure that you’re familiar with Hanes. The good old standard in t-shirts and socks is probably found in most American homes. Did you know that Hanes prides itself on social and environmental responsibility?
Their website has a fantastic interactive tool that explains how Hanes t-shirts are responsibly made. They focus on water conservation in their cotton fields, low-waste yarn spinning, and state-of-the-art renewable energy in their facilities, They’re also reduced their carbon emissions from transportation by 50% since 2008. Way to go, Hanes!
We also thought we should share their effort to help homeless people around the US with their 10th National Sock Drive. Since starting this program in 2009, they’ve donated 3 million pairs of socks. Click here for more info on the Hanes 2019/2020 Sock Drive.
Marine Layer is a fun brand based in San Francisco with stores around the US. Their focus is on shirts that are so soft you’ll never want to take them off. From day one, they’ve focused on people and the environment. Their signature fabric contains micro-modal, made from recycled beechwood.
…and then Marine Layer got even better when they introduced Re-Spun. They recycle old t-shirts into new t-shirts with an entirely water-less, closed loop system. Talk about dedication to sustainability! They make their Re-Spun shirts without any water, dyes, or new materials. Their process starts with donations of old t-shirts, sorted by color and broken down to the fibers. They add recycled plastic water bottles to the fabric and create super-soft new shirts! Here are some fun FAQs about the process.
Marine Layer makes most of their shirts in the US, but when they occasionally have to outsource overseas, they utilize factories with the same standards we’d have here.
So whatever your vibe or style, we have an eco-friendly shirt for you! From the traditional look of a Hanes tee to the laid-back weekend attitude of a Marine Layer tee, we can help you choose the right style for your employees or customers. We can imprint all of these styles with your logo or message, and you can feel good knowing that you made an eco-friendly choice while still promoting your brand.
We’re going to let you in on a little secret. It’s what the Danish call ‘hygge’ (pronounced “hoo-guh”) and it’s ahh-mazing. Our New England winters can go from dreary to bitterly cold, and some days you just want to curl up on the couch. The concept of hygge embraces that feeling. Hygge helps the Danes get through their long dark winters, and if they can do it, we can do it! Think soft slippers, a cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and a good book. All of these things are hygge.
For a glimpse at hygge in Copenhagen, check out this video.
You’ll notice that the focus isn’t on commercialism, but rather on good feelings and atmosphere. The comfort that comes from your own worn-in couch and grandma’s dishes. Something comfortable and cozy.
So do the Danes just sit around in their fuzzy socks drinking cocoa all day? No…they’re at work too. They find ways to bring hygge into everyday life. Maybe it’s a favorite mug for your afternoon coffee break or a warm sweater.
Minuteman Press can help bring a little hygge into your workplace with these cozy and comfortable ideas! Corporate wear doesn’t have to be a button-down shirt. Soft fleece, knit hats, and long scarves are thoughtful ideas for the chilly months ahead.
We carry lots of hygge gift ideas too…no minimum quantities, so perfect for co-workers or family members!
As Americans, we enjoy a melting pot of ideas from many cultures. Sushi from Japan. Beer from Germany. St. Patty’s Day from the Irish. We hope you’ll embrace some of Denmark and add hygge to your way of life!
Minuteman Press is committed to making your job easier so you can enjoy more of the holiday season!
