What The Schiele Group does

The Schiele Group is a family-owned commercial printing company founded in 1964 and headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Operating from approximately 120,000 square feet of manufacturing across three Elk Grove Village facilities with 16 production lines and a workforce of about 140, the company prints close to one billion pieces per year and serves customers throughout the United States via direct sales and in-house logistics. Its customer base spans local businesses, marketing agencies, financial institutions, labor unions, schools, government, political campaigns, and consumer brands; named accounts include Six Flags, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, and Vienna Beef.

The company's service offering covers the full print lifecycle: large-format digital printing up to 126 inches wide and 100 feet long, event signage, sheet-fed and web offset printing, die cut printing, direct mail including EDDM and variable data, secure test printing, custom kitting and packaging, design services, digital storefront portals, and supply chain management. Production is anchored by a Fujifilm J Press 750S inkjet platform capable of 3,600 sheets per hour, complemented by wide-format digital printers, eco-friendly UV ink systems, and a diverse substrate inventory including aluminum, acrylic, foam board, and corrugated plastic. G7 color management certification, union-bug printing specialization backed by Chicago Federation of Labor support, and self-described status as the largest secure test printer in the Midwest signal quality, compliance, and niche depth.

The Schiele Group runs a sales-led go-to-market via phone (847-434-5455), email ([email protected]), and an online customer file portal, handling design, production, finishing, and fulfillment entirely in-house. Revenue is generated transactionally through custom-quoted pricing on print jobs; no public pricing tiers or software subscription model exist. The business has expanded through acquisition, most notably Chicago Press Printing in 2017, and continues to reinvest — a $1.2 million equipment investment was reported alongside the latest operating data. The company remains privately held with no known institutional ownership beyond the founding Schiele family and is led by President and CEO John Schiele.

Name

The Schiele Group

Legal name

Schiele Group

Website

https://theschielegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Schiele Group is a family-owned commercial printer based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, operating 16 production lines across 120,000 square feet to deliver large-format, offset, inkjet, direct mail, and kitting services to U.S. businesses, agencies, unions, and political campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Printing Services: Core revenue from printing services including large format printing, web printing, sheet-fed printing, die cut printing, event signage, and political printing. Primarily one-time transaction-based with some recurring clients.
2. Direct Mail Services: Direct mail campaigns including EDDM, personalized mailing, geo-saturation, variable data printing, and fulfillment services.
3. Kitting and Packaging: Custom product packaging, kit assembly, mailing fulfillment, and supply chain management services.
4. Design and Creative Services: Creative consulting, design services, and digital storefront creation.
5. Match Mailing: Variable data printing with postage and envelope stuffing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Schiele Group is a commercial printing company that produces large-format digital prints, event signage, direct mail, union and political campaign materials, and kitted/packaged print collateral for businesses, agencies, sports/entertainment venues, food brands, unions, government entities, and political campaigns. Its 120,000-square-foot facility in Elk Grove Village, IL also supports in-house design services, an online digital storefront for repeat buyers, and COVID-19 compliance graphics (sneeze guards, floor decals).

Product overview

The Schiele Group is a commercial printing company offering a comprehensive suite of print-related services organized as a unified printing service portfolio rather than a modular software platform. The core offerings include Large Format Printing (featuring wide-format digital printing up to 126 inches wide), Event Signage (trade show and event graphics), Business to Consumer Printing (retail materials), Direct Mail Services (including EDDM and variable data mailing), Union Printing (with union-bug labeling), Political Campaign Printing, Cards & Card Carriers, and Kit Packing & Distribution. Supporting services include Custom Packaging, Design Services, Digital Storefronts, Supply Chain Management, and COVID-19 Compliance Graphics. Production is powered by Fujifilm J Press 750s equipment. The company operates 16 production lines across 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space with 140 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large-format digital printing Production of large-format digital prints, signage, and displays for businesses, venues, and event operators.
• Event signage Custom signage and printed collateral for live events, sports venues, and entertainment properties.
• Direct mail printing Printed direct-mail pieces for marketing, political, and member-communication campaigns.
• Union printing Specialized printing services tailored to labor unions and their member-communication needs.
• Political campaign printing Printing services for political campaigns and advocacy organizations, including mailers and event materials.
• Kitting and packaging Assembly and packaging of multi-component print kits for distribution or shipment to end recipients.
• Design services In-house graphic design services to prepare artwork for clients prior to press production.
• Digital storefront Online ordering portal that allows repeat business clients to place and manage print orders directly.
• COVID-19 compliance graphics Printed pandemic-compliance products including sneeze guards and floor decals for businesses and venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 billion pieces printed in one year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• FASTSIGNS: Franchise network specializing in signs, graphics, banners, and visual communications. Comparable to Schiele's large-format/event signage line of business, though more retail-facing and franchise-franchised.
• Landa Digital Printing: Digital printing press manufacturer whose Nanographic presses compete with Schiele's Fujifilm J Press for high-end short-run commercial work. Comparable as a competitor for the same print-buyer customers seeking modern digital press economics.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global online printing platform producing business cards, signage, packaging, and marketing materials at massive scale. Comparable on commercial printing service mix and broad B2B customer base, though distributed via a self-serve digital model rather than sales-led.
• Donnelley Financial Solutions: Financial printing and communications services firm, originally part of RR Donnelley. Comparable in secure/compliant printing capabilities (relevant to Schiele's secure test printing positioning) and large enterprise client base.
• Quad/Graphics: Large US publicly traded commercial printer offering offset, digital, and direct mail services across multiple plants. Comparable as a multi-plant general commercial printer competing for the same enterprise marketing budgets.

Direct peers

• 4over Inc. US commercial printing trade printer offering offset, digital, large-format, and direct mail services to resellers and end buyers. Closely matches Schiele's product mix and B2B customer base at a similar mid-market scale.
• PIP Printing (The Printing Source): National franchise commercial printing brand offering digital printing, direct mail, signage, and marketing materials. Comparable on full-service B2B commercial print offerings and franchise-led distribution model.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise network of independently owned commercial print centers offering digital printing, signage, direct mail, and marketing services. Comparable on service portfolio and SMB-to-mid-market customer targeting.

Regional players

• ColorDynamics: Midwest commercial printer offering offset, digital, large format, and direct mail. Comparable as a regional competitor for Chicago/Midwest B2B print buyers.
• The LTY Group: Midwest-based commercial printer serving Chicago and surrounding markets with offset, digital, and direct mail services. Directly comparable as a Chicago-area commercial printing competitor for local business and agency clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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