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
Larkin Industries
ISO9001:2008 Certified
PIM - Printing Industry Midwest
ISO9001:2008 Certified
Foil & Specialty Effects Association
Great Printer Environmental Initiative
International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking
ISO9001:2008 Certified
ISO9001:2008 Certified
ISO9001:2008 Certified
ISO9001:2008 Certified