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
Margaret and team are fantastic to work with. I am happy I switched to SF for all of our printing needs.
As a former franchisee myself, it was crucial for us to ensure both owner-operators and investors could succeed. We spent our time crafting the perfect business model and support system in place to ensure both single-unit and regional developers could achieve success in tandem with the rapid growth of the sport and the demand for indoor pickleball. We are thrilled to be growing like we have been and are grateful for our collaboration with Strategic Factory to ensure wherever pickleball players are, they can enjoy the sport in a Dill Dinkers, just as much as we do.
Exceptional customer service, high quality work.
The Strategic Factory sign crew did a great job with the installation of four signs at our company. Wade and installer Richard were both very knowledgeable and the customer service was outstanding throughout this process.
I love working with Strategic Factory. They make everything so easy and turn around projects in record time.
Ben and the team at Strategic Factory have been great to work with. They are responsive, creative and proactive. I have appreciated both their senior living experience and knowledge as well as their ability to coordinate creative assets, printing and promotional items.
News & Events
Let's Make Something Great
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.