About Larkin Industries
In 1976, Mike and Lynn Larkin started a print finishing business in their one-car garage. From this humble beginning, they achieved success and have grown the company to its present size while accumulating an impressive list of credentials.
The Company Today
- Established in 1976
- 50,000 square-foot facility (Two additions)
- Controlled access with camera surveillance
- 45 – 65 Employees
- Privately owned (Active ownership)
- ISO Certification
- Financially sound
Awards and Recognition
- Printing Impressions Gold Ink Awards — Silver, Bronze and Pewter
- International Gallery of Superb Printing — Gold, Silver, Bronze and Pewter
- FSEA Expressions of Excellence — Silver and Bronze
- PIM Star of Excellence — Best of Class
- U.S. Business Administration — Small Business of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Environmental
- FSC Chain-of-Custody material handling
- Energy efficiency programs and facility upgrades
- Printing Industry of Minnesota — Great Printer environmental certification
- Certified recycling and waste reduction program
- MN Pollution Control Agency water quality certification
- Recognized by Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
Association Memberships
- ISO 9001:2015 – Certification for Quality
- Printing Industry Midwest
- Great Lakes Graphics Association
- Foil & Specialty Effects Association
- Printing Industry of Minnesota — Great Printer environmental certification
- International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking
- Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association
- Midwest Manufacturers’ Association
- Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association
- Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association
- Printing Industries of America
- St. Paul – Midway Chamber of Commerce
