Company Information

We love what we do.

The passion we have for our work enables us to take ownership of our clients' projects. We constantly strive to deliver the highest-quality products possible.

There is no greater satisfaction than delivering a finished product that helps a client reach their goals and objectives. To learn more about our approach to customer service, follow the provided links for more information.

Mission & Brand Promise Statements

Mission:

Our mission is to help businesses strategically print & distribute the right message to the right contact at the right time to achieve a higher return on their investment.

We refer to this mission as Print with Purpose^sm

Brand Promise:

Our brand promise to our clients’ is to become their preferred print partner by being simpler, faster & easier to do business with, and to do that every day better than any other printer.

We refer to our brand promise as Peace of Mind Printing^sm.

Company History

Western Graphics, Inc., formerly known as Western Design and Printing, Inc., was founded by a State Legislator in 1960. He wanted to send letters and information to his constituents, so he opened a small print shop. Paul and Lilian Brazman purchased the shop after the Legislator was defeated in an election in 1966. In March of 1977, two partners, Robert Keran and James Muellner purchased Western. In 1987, James Muellner sold his 50% interest in the company to Bob Keran. The company relocated in 1996, completing its fifth move in nineteen years. In 2002, Tim Keran purchased the company from his father.

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Affiliations and Association Memberships

Printing Industry of Minnesota (PIM)

National Association For Printing Leadership (NAPL)

Printing Industries of America (PIA)

Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (MNCC)

Vistage International, (the World's Largest CEO Organization with 14,500
members worldwide)

Manufacturer's Alliance, (peer-to-peer training, education, and resources which allow Minnesota-based member manufacturers to continuously grow, improve, and stay competitive)

Lean Enterprise Institute, (nonprofit association helping companies transform themselves into lean enterprises)

We continue to evolve as a diversely skilled, fast-moving team of professionals ready to learn and meet whatever challenges our clients may face. We launched this cutting-edge Web site to make it easier for our clients to request estimates, place orders, check proofs, or transfer files online. We hope you find it as helpful as we do.