Business Details
41 Years
experience
Chicago's Trusted Commercial Printing Partner Since 1985
MidAmerican Printing Systems has been a trusted leader in commercial printing since 1985, delivering high-quality offset, digital, and lithographic printing solutions. Our expertise spans direct mail campaigns, marketing collateral, and large-format printing, supported by G7 certification and FSC-certified sustainable practices. With a 40+ person team averaging 25 years of experience, we prioritize customer-centric service, combining technical precision with creative problem-solving to meet diverse client needs.Our commitment to innovation is evident in our state-of-the-art technology and a 24-hour turnaround standard for most jobs. As a family-owned business, we maintain rigorous quality controls across prepress, printing, and finishing stages, serving clients from small businesses to major corporations in Chicago and beyond.
Services
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Direct Mail Services
Large-Format Printing
Eco-Friendly Printing
Prepress Services
Book Binding
Variable Data Printing
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of commercial printing expertise in Chicago
- In-house prepress and finishing services for faster turnaround
- G7-certified color management for perfect color matching
- FSC-certified eco-friendly printing options available
- Nationwide direct mail campaigns with USPS compliance expertise
Associations and certifications
- G7 Certified
- FSC Certified Printer
What people say
Exceptional quality
Fast turnaround
Expert team
Eco-friendly options
Personalized service
Services
Offset Printing
Our offset printing services deliver high-volume, precision commercial printing with exceptional color accuracy. Using proven lithography techniques, we produce consistent quality from first to last print, ideal for catalogs, marketing collateral, and large-format posters. Our Chicago-based facility handles projects from business cards to 29"x41" prints with various paper options and finishing services.
Digital Printing
Modern digital printing solutions for fast turnaround on short-run projects. Our technology enables personalized direct mail campaigns with variable data capabilities, supporting both color and black-and-white requirements. As Chicago's digital printing specialists, we complete most jobs within 24 hours without rush charges, including large-format options up to 24"x36".
Direct Mail Services
Comprehensive direct mail solutions from campaign design to delivery. Services include database formatting, postal presorting, inkjet addressing, and USPS-compliant mailing. Our expertise extends to EDDM routes and targeted campaigns with CASS-certified address validation. With Chicago GMF proximity, we ensure timely delivery for major institutions and small businesses alike.
Eco-Friendly Printing
Environmentally responsible printing solutions certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. We use vegetable-based inks, low VOC wash solutions, and 100% recycled waste paper. Our duplex printing practices and FSC-approved paper sourcing demonstrate our commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining commercial-grade quality standards.
Prepress Services
Professional prepress preparation with G7-certified color management. Our services include file optimization, proofing options, and variable data programming. Utilizing Computer-to-Plate technology and modern calibration standards, we ensure optimal print results. The team offers creative design support for direct mail campaigns through brochure finishing touches in both MAC and PC environments.
People
Jerry Freund
President
Founder of MidAmerican Printing Systems in 1985, Jerry leads with over 35 years of industry experience. He holds a B.S. in Business Management and serves on the Chicago Postal Customer Council Executive Board, guiding strategic growth.
Art Chiappetta
Sales Director
12-year veteran with 25+ years total industry experience. Specializes in client management and timely project delivery, holding Marketing and Management degrees while maintaining a strong service-oriented approach to client relationships.
Bruce Miller
Senior Sales Executive
40-year printing industry expert with comprehensive knowledge of communications objectives. Holds dual degrees from RIT and DePaul University, applying multi-generational family business experience to client solutions.
Ezra Clark
Digital Operations Manager
21-year veteran overseeing digital workflows, managing 150 weekly orders. Specializes in preflighting graphics files and adapting to evolving prepress technologies while maintaining rigorous quality control standards.
John Pedersen
Plant & Facilities Manager
30-year industry professional managing production workflows across digital, offset, and bindery operations. Holds Graphic Arts Associates Degree and ensures operational efficiency through strategic job routing and facility management.
Questions
What commercial printing services do you offer?
We offer offset, digital, and large-format printing with specialty services in direct mail, variable data printing, and eco-friendly options. Our full-service capabilities include prepress, printing, and complete finishing services.
What is your standard turnaround time?
Most print jobs are completed within 24 hours, with no rush charges for expedited delivery. Complex projects receive customized timelines while maintaining our commitment to on-time delivery.
Do you provide environmentally responsible printing options?
Yes, we're FSC-certified and offer sustainable printing solutions using vegetable-based inks, low VOC materials, and 100% recycled waste paper through our comprehensive eco-friendly printing program.
Can you handle large direct mail campaigns?
We manage complete direct mail solutions including database formatting, CASS certification, postal presorting, and nationwide delivery. Our Chicago location provides strategic advantages for Midwest-based campaigns.
What makes your printing services different from other Chicago printers?
We combine 30+ years of experience with G7-certified color management, in-house comprehensive services, and a 40-person team with 25+ years average experience, ensuring superior quality and personalized service.
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