The History of a Family in Printing
Robert “Bob” Schroeder established State Graphics in 2012 in Wheeling, IL. But the origin of his story traces back decades earlier, with roots in The Great Depression. Robert’s father William and his grandfather Marshall were instrumental in initiating Bob’s love of printing. Marshall Schroeder began his career in the 1930s, documenting a tumultuous era in history at the Waukegan News-Sun. William Schroeder got his start writing, designing, and producing a comic strip for his school newspaper — at the tender young age of 10.
As he developed his own career, Bob discovered both an affinity and a talent for the family tradition of putting ink to paper, and after outgrowing a printing franchise purchased in 2007, his path led him to open the present-day venture known as State Graphics — encompassing multiple locations and dozens of traditional and digital machines.
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Marketing and Design
Direct Mail
Bindery
Apparel
Promotional Products
Laser Engraving
Large Format
ZĂĽnd Cutting
Green Initiatives
At State Graphics we pride ourselves on maintaining our Earth’s natural resources. We use low-VOC products and recycle all our paper and aluminum plates — doing our part to leave a clean planet for future generations.
All of our paper is at least 30% post-consumer waste. This ensures a sustainable future for the paper industry.
Testimonials
Clients
Fast Turn Around Time
Personalized Service
Industry Leading Technology
In House Quality Control
What We Do
Printing. Screen Printing. Promotional Items. Embroidery. Laser Engraving.
State of the Art Printing
We do a majority of our printing in house at our 25k square foot printing company facility. We personally manage and oversee the quality of all of the products that are sent out of our business. We can put your name and logo on anything.
Our Services
We offer multiple services to help you put your logo on anything and accomplish all of your printing needs. We have printing solutions for every need. Reach out to us if you need something printed! See examples of what we offer below.
Printing Company Frequently Asked Questions
What is your phone number and operating hours?
You can call us at 847-215-2500 from 8am to 5pm CST Monday through Friday. You can send an email at any time: sales@stategraphics.com
Can you print jobs in non-standard formats?
Yes. Give us a call to get started: 847-215-2500
How well will my job match what I see on my monitor?
Most people are surprised at how well their job matches what they see. But because of wide differences in monitor calibration and the different technologies used, some printed colors may not exactly match the colors on your specific monitor.Â
What is the difference between the RGB and CMYK color space, and why does it matter?
RGB refers to the primary colors of light, Red, Green and Blue, that are used in monitors, television screens, digital cameras and scanners. CMYK refers to the primary colors of pigment: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. These are the inks used on the press in “4-color process printing”, commonly referred to as “full color printing”.
The combination of RGB light creates white, while the combination of CMYK inks creates black. Therefore, it is physically impossible for the printing press to exactly reproduce colors as we see them on our monitors.
Is there an extra charge for bleeds?
No. Unlike many other companies, all our prices include full bleeds free of charge.
What is State Graphics policy on privacy and security?
No information we collect for order processing or from inquiries is shared with any other company or website. Your information is only used to contact you when necessary. Credit Card information is only used to bill you for products and services ordered.
How long will it take to get my order?
Most jobs will be shipped within 4 business days after you approve your proof. Give us a call if you need expedited service: 847-215-2500
How quickly will I receive my proof?
Once you have placed your order, you should get it within 1 business day after we receive your electronic files.
Where can I get more information on file preparation?
You can reach us by email at sales@stategraphics.com or during business hours by phone at 847-215-2500
Call us at 847-215-2500 today!
Contact Us
We hope to hear from you! Visit our friendly people, or just give us a call. And if you’d like, use the contact form to send some more info!
Locations:
State Graphics – Wheeling
468 Diens Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
Hours:
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
State Graphics – Lake Barrington
22292 N. Pepper Road, Unit C
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Hours:
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
State Graphics – Highland Park
1500 Old Deerfield Road, Unit 5
Highland Park, IL 60035
Hours:
M-F 8:30AM-3:30PM
Email: sales@stategraphics.com