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Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Nominee
We are thrilled to announce that Empire Screen Printing is a nominee for the prestigious Wisconsin […]
Printing Impressions 2023 Top 300
“Presenting our 40th annual list of the top 300 printing companies in the US and Canada. […]
14TH ANNUAL GREEN MASTERS PROGRAM® ACHIEVEMENTS
The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) proudly announces the culmination of the 14th year of its […]
2023 Charities
It’s that time of year again where we print the Children’s Miracle Network cards. You can […]
10 Years With Wisconsin Green Tier
“EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the environmental leadership of Green […]
Empire Showcases Efficiency in Screen Printing Workplace
“Screen printing is a notoriously polluting industry, and there’s mixed information on how the process can […]
Empire Hosts Partners In Printing Expo 2023
Empire Screen Printing is excited to host the 2023 Partners in Printing Expo on July 27th […]
3M Recognizes Empire as a Preferred Converter
Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen-printed products, has been recognized by 3M as a […]
Empire Offers Kitting and Fulfillment Options
“Empire’s diverse printing capabilities range from screen to digital and flexo printing. These techniques serve a […]
PRINTING IMPRESSIONS RANKS EMPIRE AS #152 IN THE TOP 300
“What a difference a year makes. Most printing companies appearing on our 39th annual Printing Impressions […]
Navigating a challenging business environment
“Some of the headwinds and tailwinds that businesses currently face are driven by expected business cycle […]
Empire’s Decal Sheets Advance Lean Manufacturing Practices
“Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen-printed products, enables its customers to practice lean manufacturing […]
WSBC Celebrated 2022 Sustainable Business Award Winners
“Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) is proud to announce the 2022 Sustainable […]
Screen printer has built an Empire in Onalaska
“In October of 1960, James (Jim) Brush opened the doors of Empire Screen Printing in a […]
Why Screen Printers Should Invest in UV LED for Ink Curing
“THE BENEFITS OF ADOPTING UV LED technology for ink curing are far-ranging for screen printing companies. […]
Many Options in Labels, Stickers, and Decals for Food & Beverage Applications
“While they may seem the same, labels, stickers and decals are different—and have separate uses. Empire […]
A Wide Range of Warning, Danger, and Safety Decals
“Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen-printed products, highlights its warning, danger, and safety decals […]
Empire Screen Printing Offers High-Quality Embossing Services
“Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen-printed products, announces its broad range of high-quality embossing […]
Empire Highlights its Many Options in Labels, stickers, and decals for the aircraft market
“All three have a substrate, adhesive backing, and a top lamination or clear coat. The specific […]
New Screen Equipment Improve Processes and Efficiencies
“Automation has played a key role in Empire Screen’s screen making improvements. Screen makers previously had […]
PIP 2021 CHARITY Golf Tournament
Along with 3M, Empire hosted a charity golf tournament this past July. After the tournament, there […]
Screen vs Digital Printing: What Are the Advantages of Each?
“A few questions need to be asked during the print-buying decision-making process: What is the desired […]
Durable and Sustainably Printed Overlays
“Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen-printed products, announces overlays that are both durable and […]
ROLL TO ROLL INNOVATIONS ACHIEVES NEW LEVELS OF QUALITY
“Empire Screen Printing, expands its printing capabilities with the introduction of a revolutionary new multi-color, roll-to-roll […]
THE INNOVATORS OF 2021
“This year, we profiled four companies that have embraced innovation in four very different ways.” Read […]
GRAPHICS SOLUTIONS FOR APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS
“Empire delivers extremely durable, superior quality graphic solutions.” Read the full article here.
GRAPHICS SOLUTIONS FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
“Company replicates a nostalgic look in recent project for Wisconsin’s oldest operating tavern.” Read the full […]
THE PANDEMIC AND THE PREDICTION ENGINE
“How COVID-19 affected artificial intelligence.” Read the full article here.
EMPIRE SCREEN PRINTING TO CELEBRATE OVER A DECADE OF PIP EXPO
“A partnership between PRINTING United Alliance and Empire to bring printing professions together for a vendor […]
EMPIRE PARTNERS WITH MEDICAL DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURES
“In the rapidly changing medical market, Empire delivers the quality, prototyping, sampling, and rapid response time […]
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SCREEN PRINTING INDUSTRY
“Pioneering LED-based technologies change the landscape of printing and its environmental impacts.” Read the full article […]
EMPIRE LEADS INDUSTRY WITH UV LED INK CURING TECHNOLOGY
“Empire’s leadership works with suppliers throughout the industry to replace traditional solvent-based inks and mercury UV-cured […]
Screen vs Digital Printing: What Are the Advantages of Each?
“A few questions need to be asked during the print-buying decision-making process: What is the desired […]
PRINTING IMPRESSIONS RANKS EMPIRE AS #140 IN THE TOP 300
“During these unsettling times, we can take solace that we as an industry, and a nation, […]
Learning, Networking, and Innovating at Partners in Printing
“The biannual Partners in Printing Expo (PIP) began in 2010, when it was held in Empire […]
Highlights of Partners in Printing Event
“Doug Billings describes Empire Screen Printing’s Partners in Printing 2021 Expo, which will be held July […]
LINE-UP CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. & La Crosse Festivals, with support from Printing United Alliance, announces a […]
ROCK PERFORMER CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. & La Crosse Festivals, with support from Printing United Alliance, presents the […]
Fluid Color – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Fluid Color as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Interchange – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Interchange as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
Mimaki – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Mimaki as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
FLEXcon – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome FLEXcon as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
Great Lakes Graphics Association – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Great Lakes Graphics Association as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners […]
EXILE Technologies – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome EXILE Technologies as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Smyth – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Smyth as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
ANOTHER COUNTRY PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. & La Crosse Festivals, with support from Printing United Alliance, presents the […]
ROCK PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. & La Crosse Festivals, with support from Printing United Alliance, presents the […]
COUNTRY PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. & La Crosse Festivals, with support from Printing United Alliance, presents the […]
ROCK/COUNTRY PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. & La Crosse Festivals, with support from Printing United Alliance, presents the […]
Tattoos & Tailgates Announcement
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. and La Crosse Festivals, with support from Printing United Alliance, presents the […]
Lake Image Systems – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Lake Image Systems as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners […]
Heidelberg USA – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Heidelberg USA as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
PIM – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome PIM as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
Chromaline – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Chromaline as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
SSI Electronics – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome SSI Electronics as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
IT Supplies – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome IT Supplies as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Pica Grove – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Pica Grove as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
SAATI – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome SAATI as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
Tekra – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Tekra as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
ELC – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome ELC as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
Durst – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Durst as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
MacDermid – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome MacDermid as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing Expo. […]
Curbell Plastics – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Curbell Plastics as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Ranked #158 in Printing Impression’s Top 350 List
The Printing Impressions 350 is the industry’s most comprehensive list of the leading printing companies in […]
SwissQPrint – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome swissQprint as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
NECAL – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome NECAL as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Phoseon Technology – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Phoseon Technology as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in […]
Grünig/Signtronics – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Grünig/Signtronics as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Marabu – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Marabu as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Polymershapes – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Polymershapes as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
My Press Needs – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome My Press Needs as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners […]
Sun Chemical – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Sun Chemical as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in […]
Nazdar – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Nazdar as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Demak – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Demak as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Sefar – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome Sefar as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in Printing […]
Mosaica Group – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
Empire is proud to welcome The Mosaica Group as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners […]
Sakurai USA – PIP 2021 Platinum Sponsor
We would like to recognize Sakurai USA as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Partners in […]
PRINTING United Alliance: Its Impact on the Industry
The merger of SGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association) and PIA (Printing Industries of America) has created […]
Color Differences by Rick Auterson
Empire’s Rick Auterson, Director of Technical Services, was published in the latest issue of Specialty Printing […]
SGIA Journal Shows Off PIP2021
Take a look at page 54 on SGIA’s publication and learn more about our PIP2021 show! […]
Announcing the Tattoos & Tailgates Concert Series Main Act
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. and La Crosse Festivals, with support from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, […]
Announcing the Tattoos & Tailgates Concert Series Opening Act
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. and La Crosse Festivals, with support from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, […]
Announcing the Tattoos & Tailgates Concert Series Emcee
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. and La Crosse Festivals, with support from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, […]
Partners in Printing 2020 Expo
It is no secret that Empire Screen Printing is devoted to people. We value everyone who […]
Save the Date: Tattoos & Tailgates Concert Series
Empire Screen Printing, Inc. & La Crosse Festivals, with support from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, […]
Empire’s New Plant Manager
Please join Empire Screen Printing in welcoming our new plant manager, Mike Wakeen. Mike joined the […]
Empire Screen Printing Receives Recognition from LADCO and WMC
Onalaska, WI: Empire Screen Printing is awarded for its innovation in sustainable screen printing technology. Empire […]
Charity Golf Winners
To finish up the National Sales Meeting: Partners in Printing event, Empire hosted a charity golf […]
National Sales Meeting Wrap-up
Thank you for another successful National Sales Meeting! We have new photos and testimonials posted, along with a survey […]
NSM 2018: Silver Vendors
Empire’s Partners in Printing Vendor Fair will feature the following silver vendors: Don’t miss what the industry-leading […]
NSM 2018: Gold Vendors
Empire’s Partners in Printing Vendor Fair will feature the following gold vendors: Don’t miss what the industry-leading […]
NSM 2018: Platinum Vendors
Empire’s Partners in Printing Vendor Fair will feature the following platinum vendors: Don’t miss what the industry-leading […]
NSM 2018: Richard J. Leinenkugel
Dick Leinenkugel is president for the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, appointed October 1, 2014. He joined […]
NSM 2018: Live to Be Charity Golf
85 participants only. Separate registration is first come, first serve. All proceeds benefit the Live to […]
NSM 2018: William A. Strauss
William A. Strauss is a senior economist and economic advisor in the economic research department at […]
NSM 2018: Wisconsin BBQ
Available for platinum and gold vendors: Our ever popular Wisconsin BBQ hosted by Empire’s president, John Freismuth, […]
NSM 2018: Marci Kinter
Ms. Kinter is the Vice President for Government & Business Information for the Specialty Graphic Imaging […]
NSM 2018: Jared Blake, Unplugged
Jared Blake is a country music singer who resides in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a songwriter […]
NSM 2018: Dr. Steve Taubman
A certified master of demonstrational hypnosis, author, physician, and a student of many of the world’s […]
NSM 2018: Dan Black
Dan Black, VP of Business Development and Client Engagement at Tortal, provides strategic consulting on talent […]
NSM 2018: Dana Starkell
Dana Starkell grew up living the life of adventures. He is the son of Don Starkell […]
Family Business of the Year 2018
On May 3, 2018, Empire Screen Printing was honored with a special recognition from the Wisconsin […]
MagiCAL, Empire’s New Product Line
Empire introduces MagiCAL, Decals with Flair! These pressure-sensitive vinyl decals are ideal for promotional advertising, name […]
Empire Reveals 12-Color UV LED Screen Printing Press
The 12-color Legacy Press was built in-house by Empire employees to print more than six colors […]
CMN Hospital Hero Holiday Cards Available!
“A 30 year holiday tradition continued in Onalaska Thursday morning. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Hero Holiday Cards […]
News8000’s Article on Scott Walker’s 2017 Visit
“Wisconsin’s Governor stopped in our area Monday morning to say his re-election will create a brighter […]
SGIA Expo Silver Image Award 2016
We won SGIA Expo’s Silver Image Award for instrumentation dials/gauges/panels for a Speed Queen chrome overlay.
Business Friend of the Environment 2016
“Today, the WMC Foundation recognized Empire Screen Printing, Inc. as one of nine recipients of this […]
Wisconsin Sustainable Business Award 2016
We were awarded by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council for our “efforts in developing innovative products, […]
SGIA Sustainable Business Recognition 2016
We were recognized by SGIA for our sustainable business practices.
SGIA Sustainability Case Study 2015
SGIA did a case study about our sustainable solutions and Green Tier participation.
Wisconsin Business Voice Magazine 2014 by WMC
On page 20, we’re featured for our nomination for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award.
Specialist Printing 2014 Case Study
Stacy Hoge looks at examples of ink curing technology in practical application.
“Innovative Industry Leader” ISP Jul/Aug 2012
Industrial + Specialty Printing (ISP) interviewed president John Freismuth about our UV LED ink curing technology.
ISP Shop Tour Nov/Dec 2012
Industrial + Specialty Printing (ISP) took a tour of our plant and featured us in their November/December […]
