Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Printing and Mailing Services Partner
Balsley Printing has served businesses and nonprofits in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and nationwide for over 112 years. Founded in 1912 by R.I. Balsley, our fourth-generation family business combines century-old craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver high-quality printing and mailing solutions. Our expertise spans graphic design, digital color printing, direct mail campaigns, and finishing services tailored to diverse industries including urgent care clinics, retail, and corporate clients.With three locations in Freeport, Rockton, and Beloit, we maintain a commitment to personalized service while acquiring specialized companies like GEM Printing and Freeport Press to expand capabilities. Our team of experienced professionals prioritizes quick turnaround times, competitive pricing, and comprehensive print management programs that address evolving client needs across both local and national markets.
Services
Graphic Design
Digital Printing
Direct Mail Services
Mailing Services
Finishing Services
Catalog Printing
Business Cards
Postcards
Envelopes
Flyers
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- We offer 112 years of printing industry experience with family-owned tradition
- Our comprehensive services cover design, printing, and mailing under one roof
- We serve both local communities and national clients with specialized programs
- Our team maintains expertise in urgent care marketing and cross-media solutions
- We guarantee quick turnaround times with three strategically located facilities
Services
Graphic Design
Our professional art department creates visually compelling materials for print and digital media. Specializing in brochures, newsletters, and direct mail pieces, we transform client concepts into market-ready designs. With decades of experience serving diverse industries, our designers combine creative vision with technical expertise to ensure print-ready files that maximize visual impact and postage efficiency.
Direct Mail Services
We provide end-to-end direct mail solutions from design to delivery. Our services include EDDM postcards, magnet mailers, and targeted campaigns with postage optimization. With specialized programs for urgent care clinics and retail businesses, we help clients achieve measurable results through strategic mail distribution across local and national markets while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Digital Color Printing
Our advanced digital printing capabilities produce high-quality materials with fast turnaround times. We handle projects ranging from business cards to large-format banners using state-of-the-art equipment. This service supports variable data printing for personalized marketing materials while maintaining consistent color accuracy and print quality across all production runs for both local and national clients.
Mailing Services
We offer comprehensive mailing solutions that streamline the distribution process for businesses of all sizes. Our services include list management, postage optimization, and bulk mail handling. With specialized EDDM capabilities covering 200+ piece minimums, we help clients maximize postage discounts while ensuring timely delivery of marketing materials to targeted geographic areas across the Midwest region.
Finishing Services
Our finishing department provides essential post-printing capabilities including binding, laminating, and specialty coatings. These services enhance the durability and professional appearance of printed materials while supporting custom requirements for corporate clients. With decades of experience in print finishing, we ensure all materials meet strict quality standards before delivery to local businesses and national accounts.
Questions
What printing services does Balsley Printing offer?
We provide graphic design, digital color printing, direct mail campaigns, EDDM postcards, magnet mailers, business forms, and finishing services for businesses in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and nationwide.
How long has Balsley Printing been in business?
Since 1912, we've served the printing needs of Rockton, IL and surrounding areas. As a fourth-generation family business, we combine over a century of experience with modern printing technology.
Do you serve businesses outside Northern Illinois?
While based in Rockton, IL, we serve clients throughout Wisconsin, across the United States, and have specialized programs for urgent care clinics nationwide through our expanded distribution capabilities.
What makes Balsley Printing different from competitors?
Our combination of family-owned tradition, local community focus, and national service capabilities sets us apart. We offer comprehensive print solutions from design to delivery with three strategically located facilities supporting quick turnaround times.
Can you handle large printing projects?
Yes, through our acquisitions of GEM Printing and Freeport Press, we have expanded capacity to manage large-scale projects while maintaining personalized service for both local businesses and national accounts.
What are your standard business hours?
Our Rockton, IL location operates Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Other locations maintain similar weekday hours with variations noted on our contact information.
