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At Blooming Color, we’re printing pioneers. We’ve remained Chicago’s leading commercial printer for over 30 years, because we believe the secret to printing is possibility. Blooming Color doesn’t see obstacles – only opportunities. Every print is an adventure.
We’ve got the cutting-edge techniques that overcome the ordinary, the forward-thinking commitment that makes us partners for life, and the innovative ingenuity that turns dreams into realities. So don’t just dream the future...
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It all started with “yes.” When we started serving our clients in the 1980s, we asked ourselves if we could create a company where extraordinary is the norm. Where we surpassed state-of-the-art to reach the pinnacle of print.
The answer was always “yes”. We wrote it all down here, in our Journal of Impossible Things. Every discovery made, every horizon crossed, and every dream brought to life. After 30 years of legendary print, we know one thing – with ink, ingenuity and innovation, anything is possible. Flip through our Journal of Impossible Things, and prepare to Ink the Impossible.
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Work of Art.
HP ELECTROINK YOUR WORK SHOULD BE UNFORGETTABLE Thanks to the artful solutions of Blooming Color’s award-winning innovators and their unparalleled mastery of HP Indigo digital offset presses, you’ll never get lost in the crowd. Our suite of world-class HP Indigo digital offset presses boast an impressive 20.9” x 29.5” press sheet, and the best CMYK and Pantone color representation in the market. When you unleash the pinnacle of print, you’ll ink the impossible.
Turn unique and inspiring ideas into unthought realities with the vivid colors of HP ElectroInk. From PMS colors to white and fluorescent inks, to clear raised inks, we make standout pieces powered by possibility.
VARIABLE PRINT Imagine a level of customized marketing that speaks to the most important target today – the audience of one. Enter Blooming Color. Powered by our smart stream technology, we’ll help you personalize each piece with completely custom copy and imagery. 11
DYNAMIC imaging & Mapping Your print should be personal. With our advanced dynamic mapping, you can include a geo-coded map unique to each recipient's location, in every direct mail piece. Variable imaging will insert specific pictures in order to personalize the piece for every prospective audience.
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postcards with variable print & imagery
Our approach to direct mail is driven by data, and primed for personalization. We’ll work closely with you to create customized, relevant mail that delivers direct results.
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EXPLORE A WIDE WORLD OF POSSIBILITY Blooming Color excels in conventional offset printing. Our Man Roland and Heidelberg presses are built for the long run. Whatever printing horizon you’re looking to cross, Blooming Color will take you there with timeless vision.
Specialty Coatings & Inks Dazzle clients with metallic ink, and enhance your prints with specialty coatings like soft-touch, satin and gloss aqueous, spot varnishes, and pencil-receptive coatings. Not only will they guard against scratches and smudges – they’ll give the piece a truly legendary look.
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24-POINT BOARD When digital offset isn’t the answer, our presses are capable of running 24 Point Board. Not only are we a perfect fit for packaging and folding carton applications – our flatbed cutting capabilities are also ideal for prototyping. We’ll get you ready for your next launch.
Finishing The spirit of innovation is alive and well at Blooming Color. Performing 95% of our own finishing allows us to control turn time. We offer a host of binding options, like folding, scoring, gluing, tabbing, laminating, and die-cutting. As Chicago’s leading printer, quality and on-time delivery are our top priorities.
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Online Portal.
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At Blooming Color, our cutting-edge innovation knows no boundaries. That’s why we designed inkflö – a user-friendly, data-driven printing platform that allows you to create and distribute printed materials from anywhere in the world with the push of a button.
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Our developers custom-build a platform for your organization.
Review, edit, and approve digital artwork in real-time.
Our fully automated, seamless workflow allows you to send your print order instantly.
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Your pieces are sent directly to our high-quality Indigo presses, with a lightning-fast production time.
Our in-house bindery and fulfillment teams ensure timely completion of your order.
Simply select the shipping location(s) and we will send you the tracking number when it's complete.
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THE FUTURE OF FULFILLMENT IS HERE
As an international printer with an on-campus production center, there is no match for our efficient ingenuity. Driven by the spirit of innovation, and powered by inkflรถ, our seasoned team of print professionals lives for bold ideas and new solutions.
custom solutions inkflรถ offers an all-new level of accessibility. For streamlined, easy-to-use document management, Blooming Color is the definitive logistic solution.
PICK & PACK Your inkflรถ portal allows real-time inventory management of your print collateral and promotional merchandise.
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KITTING & ASSEMBLY When you need a partner to put it all together, we push the envelope for every client. We pack, store, kit, and ship from our secure facility to anywhere in the world.
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Boundless Power.
EXPERIENCE THE EXPANSE OF INFINITE INNOVATION Blooming Color specializes in the kind of legendary print you can’t miss. Our wide format print hoists your brand’s flag high for all to see. Because if you want to go where no one has gone before, you’ve got to dream a little bigger.
Industry-Leading Equipment Our HP Scitex is a massive printer with an awe-inspiring 98” wide, 2 ½” thick output, and any shape or dimension is achievable with the Zund Flatbed Cutter.
specialty inks Our mastery allows us to utilize solvent, UV, and latex inks. Our team of innovators will guide you to the right printer based on your application.
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UNIQUE SUBSTRATES & MATERIALS In a whole universe of possibility, go beyond paper. We offer an ocean of unique substrates and materials. Vinyl, gatorboard, PVC, corrugated plastics, cardboards, metal, wood, acrylic, canvas – if it exists, we can print on it.
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Unique Look.
BLOOMING COLOR ALWAYS FINDS A WAY Our versatile wide-format division grants us peerless signage and wayfinding capabilities. With these trusted tools, our printing pioneers will give your business direction.
On-Site Consultation It all starts with a plan. We’ll carry out a site survey to consider entrances and exits, analyze the blueprints, and then design a customized solution for optimum flow and proper crowd control.
ADA Compliance Legendary print is designed for every audience. Our advanced accommodation techniques, like Type 2 Braille using photo-polymer acrylic raised lettering, will ensure that your wayfinding is ADA compliant. 31
INSTALLATION No job is complete until it is installed. Our team of installation experts guide you through permitting, installation, and final inspection processes.
dimensional sign: layered direct print acrylic, mounted with brushed aluminum cap/standoff hardware
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