What MODERNISTIC does

Modernistic is a third-generation, family-owned custom print and finishing manufacturer headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota. Founded in 1938 (the company also references a 1940 start in some materials) and operating as a private, independently held enterprise with no disclosed outside investors, the company employs 101–250 people and operates as a single-site, vertically integrated manufacturer serving enterprise and mid-market B2B clients across more than 20 industries including retail, transportation, construction and agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, education, energy and utilities, art and entertainment, and OEM manufacturers. Notable customers disclosed in case studies include a national convenience store chain (278-store décor program), a national adventure retailer, a 3,000+ vehicle fleet graphics program, an NFL stadium, multinational medical device and automotive OEMs, an EV manufacturer, and a super-car OEM, with work spanning consumer brands through aerospace (including Saturn program components).

The company's product and service portfolio spans finished products (Graphics, Displays, Décor & Signage) and service products (Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Precision Cutting, Fabrication and Finishing, Print Management, Custom Paint Masking, Design and Engineering, Kitting and Assembly, Shipping and Installation, Fleet Graphics, Special Effects Printing, and Converting). Core technology is centered on large-format screen printing (carousel, wide, grand format), UV, latex, dye-sublimation, flexographic, offset, and eco-solvent digital printing, combined with 25+ cutting machines including die-cutting (roll-fed, flatbed, rotary), digital cutting, routing, saw cutting, guillotining, and sheeting, plus plastic fabrication capabilities (heat bending, laminating, kitting, assembly). Differentiated proprietary assets include Brilliant White Ink™, a patent-pending Sustainable Magnetic Receptive (SMR™) substrate, custom-engineered proprietary fabrication equipment including one of the largest 72-inch roll-fed die cutters in the US, an in-house ink lab for bespoke formulations (soft-touch, scented, glow-in-the-dark, antimicrobial), and 3M™ MCS™ Warranty-backed output. The facility holds ISO 9001 certification.

Commercially, Modernistic runs a direct-sales, quote-based enterprise model: customers initiate via a Request-an-Estimate form, and pricing is project-by-project rather than subscription-based. Revenue is generated through two streams — custom print manufacturing (one-time project engagements spanning design through installation) and ongoing print management services (managed services where Modernistic acts as the direct manufacturer and consolidated print buyer for a brand). Distribution is exclusively direct, with no reseller or marketplace channels, and the company offers national shipping and installation services handling permits and regulations for hundreds of locations per year. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

MODERNISTIC

Legal name

Modernistic

Website

https://modprint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Modernistic is a third-generation, family-owned custom print and finishing manufacturer offering vertically integrated screen printing, digital printing, precision cutting, fabrication, and installation services to enterprise B2B clients across 20+ industries including retail, transportation, healthcare, and OEM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Screen Printing (323113)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Custom printing services
• Screen printing manufacturing
• Precision cutting fabrication
• Point of purchase displays
• Fleet graphics installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Stillwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Print Manufacturing: Modernistic designs, engineers, prints, cuts, fabricates, kits, assembles, and installs custom graphics, displays, décor, signage, and industrial parts for B2B clients. Revenue is generated through project-based custom manufacturing engagements, print management contracts, and full-service print procurement. Services span screen printing, digital printing, precision cutting, fabrication & finishing, custom paint masking, kitting & assembly, and shipping & installation. Pricing is quote-based per project.
2. Print Management Services: Full-service print procurement where Modernistic manages all print needs for a brand — working as a direct manufacturer and print manager. Clients buy direct, reducing costs, and Modernistic handles all details from design through installation. This is an ongoing managed services revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Modernistic is a custom print and finishing manufacturer that designs, engineers, prints, cuts, fabricates, kits, assembles, ships, and installs custom graphics, point-of-purchase displays, décor, signage, fleet graphics, and industrial parts for B2B clients. All production — screen printing, digital printing, precision cutting, fabrication & finishing, kitting & assembly, and installation — is performed vertically integrated and in-house at its Stillwater, Minnesota facility, with revenue generated through project-based custom manufacturing engagements and ongoing print management contracts.

Product overview

MODERNISTIC is a print and finishing manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of finished products and manufacturing services. The company operates two main product categories: Finished Products (Graphics, Displays, and Decor & Signage) and Service Products (Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Precision Cutting, Fabrication & Finishing, Print Management, Custom Paint Masking, Design & Engineering, Kitting & Assembly, Shipping & Installation, Fleet Graphics, Special Effects Printing, and Converting). Additionally, they offer specialty products including proprietary technologies like Sustainable Magnetic Receptive (SMR™) and Brilliant White Ink™, as well as an Online Print Ordering Portal for 24/7 ordering. The company serves diverse industries including retail, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, education, energy/utilities, construction/agriculture, art/entertainment, and OEM customers. All production is vertically integrated at their Stillwater, MN facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graphics Custom-printed graphics products — including wall graphics, window graphics, floor graphics, decals, labels, overlays, and fleet graphics — sold as finished goods to brands to grow awareness and enhance passive sales.
• Displays Point-of-purchase displays including free-standing, counter, permanent, and semi-permanent displays designed to increase sales and attract customers in retail environments.
• Decor & Signage Interior and exterior décor and signage solutions including hanging décor, wall coverings, and signage that streamline cost and maximize brand experience for businesses.
• Screen Printing Large-scale screen printing services — carousel, wide format, and grand format — with specialty effects capabilities, performed in-house for B2B customers across industries.
• Digital Printing Large format digital printing services using double roll feeding UV and latex printing technologies for various substrates, sold as a standalone service to B2B clients.
• Precision Cutting Precision cutting services — die-cutting, digital cutting, router cutting, slitting, sheeting, and saw cutting — for intricate parts and various material thicknesses, sold as a standalone service.
• Fabrication & Finishing Plastic fabrication, bending, shaping, and laminating services that transform 2D materials into finished 3D products, sold as a standalone service spanning 100 to 500,000 parts.
• Print Management End-to-end print procurement management service where Modernistic acts as a direct manufacturer and print manager, allowing brands to buy direct and reducing costs.
• Custom Paint Masking Custom stencil/mask solutions for multicolor painting processes — cold temperature, high temperature/bake cured, wet pull, feather, powder coat, anodizing, and media blasting masks — used in OEM paint assembly lines.
• Design & Engineering Design, engineering, and prototyping services that optimize artwork structure for manufacturing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, sold as a standalone service.
• Kitting & Assembly Kit assembly and packaging services that group parts for easy installation, reducing shipping costs and distribution time for multi-site rollouts.
• Shipping & Installation Nationwide installation services that handle permits, technicalities, and government regulations across retail, stadium, and vehicle locations, executing hundreds of installations per year.
• Fleet Graphics Vehicle wrap design, production, and installation service for cars, trucks, trailers, buses, boats, and airplanes — including spot graphics, partial wraps, full wraps, and reflective accents.
• Special Effects Printing Specialty printing effects service — soft touch, scented, chalkboard, dry erase, anti-microbial, magnetic, scratch-off, glitter, glow-in-the-dark, metallic, fluorescent, chrome, reflective, textured, and thermochromic finishes — enabled by the in-house Ink Lab.
• Converting Material converting services — rotary die cutting (13" and 10" wide web), laminating, and sheeting up to 70" wide rolls — sold to OEMs needing converted parts and labels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44% of customers fixate on endcaps — case study with national adventure retailer showed measurable in-store attention improvement
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DreamScape (DreamScape Print Provider Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModernistic is a trusted member of the DreamScape Print Provider Network (PPN), authorized to produce exceptional wallcoverings using DreamScape's premium media. This partnership enables Modernistic to offer DreamScape wallcovering products as part of its decor and signage portfolio.
• 3M (MCS™ Warranty Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerModernistic offers the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty on its products, providing customers with a comprehensive warranty backed by 3M. This partnership signals quality assurance and is prominently featured on the company's value proposition materials.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vomela Companies: Vomela is a direct peer and one of the largest US large-format commercial printers, providing graphics, signage, displays, decor, and visual merchandising solutions across retail, transportation, and OEM customers — virtually the same product/application matrix as Modernistic.
• Moss: Moss designs and produces graphics, displays, signage, and large-format visual experiences for retail, events, and brand environments. Direct overlap with Modernistic's display, decor, and signage business serving enterprise brands.
• DisplayWorks: DisplayWorks manufactures custom retail point-of-purchase displays, fixtures, and in-store environments. Closely aligned with Modernistic's Displays product line and retail segment focus.
• Tukaiz: Tukaiz is a Midwest-based commercial printer and print management provider offering offset, digital, large-format, and finishing services. Comparable custom-print and managed-services motion with similar B2B enterprise customer profile.
• Fey Printing & Packaging: Fey Printing specializes in screen printing, digital printing, and packaging for industrial and consumer brands. Strong overlap with Modernistic's commercial screen printing and OEM/industrial parts capabilities.
• The Bernard Group: The Bernard Group designs and produces retail environments, custom displays, signage, decor, and graphics for enterprise brands. Direct overlap on Modernistic's retail POP, decor, and signage business.
• North America Display: North America Display manufactures retail point-of-purchase displays, store fixtures, and branded environments. Comparable custom display manufacturing and installation scope to Modernistic's Displays segment.
• Brand Image Group: Brand Image Group designs, fabricates, and installs retail store environments, signage, and branded displays for global brands. Comparable custom manufacturing and installation model for retail and commercial environments.

Broad incumbents

• Quad/Graphics: Quad is a much larger publicly traded commercial printer offering offset, digital, and large-format printing plus integrated marketing services. It serves many of the same B2B brand customers as Modernistic across retail, retail media, and packaging, though at vastly broader scale.

Emerging players

• Dunmore: Dunmore manufactures specialty coated and laminated films, foils, and printable substrates used in graphics, signage, and label applications. Adjacent comparable as a substrate and specialty-materials supplier in the same end markets as Modernistic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/modernistic1938
• Facebookfacebook.com/modernistic-printing-graphics-109199975782320
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modernistic

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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