Custom Apparel Wins International and Regional Accolades in 2018
Local Businessman and Team Recognized by Industry Organizations for High-Quality Services and Innovative Products
Now in its 37th year of service, Chicagoland-based, McGrath Printing | Custom Apparel, 740 Duffy Drive, Crystal Lake, was honored by the Great Lakes Graphics Association with four awards and the Printing Industries of America with two internationally-recognized awards in 2018. Known for dedication to customer service and delivering the highest-quality designs and prints possible, McGrath Printing was one of numerous companies honored on a regional and international level.
“We are honored to have won awards from the Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards and the Graphics Excellence Awards for innovation, craftsmanship and quality as a company this year,” said Kevin McGrath, Founder and President of McGrath Printing. “Our Follow the Action Product Lines, which received notable accolades, evolved from my personal passion for fishing. Designing the art for the apparel and creating the patented packaging to complement the entire gift set with my team has been fulfilling, as is the industry recognition from our talented peers.”
Founded by Kevin McGrath in his family’s garage in 1981 under the name North Arlington Press, McGrath Printing is a full-service printing and custom apparel company offering award winning design, commercial and digital printing, screen printing and embroidery, promotional products and more, to the greater Chicagoland area. Located in the heart of Crystal Lake, McGrath Printing values strong dedication to quality printing and customer satisfaction with a local team of experts working under one roof.
The Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards, which honor printing and packaging businesses across the globe from China and Indonesia to Australia and the United Arab Emirates, received more than 2,000 entries during the open application period. Following review from expert judges, McGrath Printing won Benny awards in two competitive categories, including the Best of Special Innovation award and the People’s Choice Award, for the Follow the Action premium gift set.
At the Graphics Excellence awards, McGrath Printing won four awards, including the Gutenberg Best of Category for Special Innovation Awards in Printing, the Award of Excellence for Cartons and Containers, the Certificate of Merit for Specialty Printing, and was voted by industry peers as the People’s Choice Award winner for the Follow the Action gift set. The Great Lake Graphics Association received more than 700 award entries from 71 different companies and an out-of-state panel judged entries based on merit in several different categories.
