Oklahoma Commerce

Manufacturing Case Study: Quad/Graphics

Hot Off The Press: Quad/Graphics Grows In Oklahoma

When officials with Quad/Graphics were searching for a location for their newest printing facility, the advantages of locating in Oklahoma were numerous. Company officials point to the state's tremendous work ethic, incentives, and accessibility-making Oklahoma the perfect place for future growth.

Facility Photo

Located on 168 acres 12 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City, Quad/Graphics' 1,000,000 square-foot printing facility will eventually grow to 2 million square feet and employ upwards of 1,200.

"Quad/Graphics' clients were excited about Oklahoma City because it gave several of them a much-needed presence in the south," said Charles Kimbrough, Oklahoma Department of Commerce recruiter. "Once the facility was up and running, existing clients shifted work to the Oklahoma City plant and new customers came on board."

Oklahoma's central location made it ideal for Quad/Graphics' distribution needs by offering instant accessibility to I-40 & I-35, the primary east-west  and north-south interstate corridor that Quad uses to distribute their Oklahoma City product. In addition, Oklahoma City is within one days drive of Quad/Graphics' existing production plants in Georgia and Wisconsin.

"Oklahoma City is a great place to be and to do business. In addition to being ideally located from a distribution perspective, the city has a great combination of energy, attitude and positive momentum which carries over to the workforce. We're very pleased with our decision to locate here."

Roberto Ramirez
Roberto Ramirez
Quad/Graphics Plant Manager, Oklahoma City


CareerTech's nationally recognized Training for Industry Program has assisted the Oklahoma City plant in both growing and training its workforce. Quad/ Graphics was offered the standard state incentives such as the Quality Jobs Program, five year property tax abatements, and state tax credits.

And things are moving ahead even faster than expected at the Oklahoma City plant. Gravure operations are set to launch this year - one year sooner than previously announced - and include the industry's fastest, most productive gravure presses.

About Quad/Graphics

Quad/Graphics was founded in 1971 in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Though its beginnings were humble, landing Newsweek in 1978 signified a turning point for the company. The weekly magazine work established a consistent workload and the opportunity to prove themselves as a quality-minded, innovative print services provider. Newsweek has honored Quad/Graphics as its Printer of the Year for the past 19 consecutive years, recognizing, among other factors, the company's can-do- against-all-odds attitude. So proficient at weekly magazine production, Quad/ Graphics now prints numerous weekly titles.

  • Quad/Graphics is the world's largest privately held printer of magazines, catalogs, books and other commercial products
  • Printer of Newsweek, Time, People, U.S. News and World Report, Sports Illustrated and more
  • 9th printing facility for Quad/Graphics and the first located west of Mississippi River
  • Other states considered for the facility include Texas, Nevada, and Arizona
  • Total announced investment in Oklahoma to date: $330 million
  • Total current employment: 500
  • Projected employment over 10 years: 1,200

Quad/Graphics At-A-Glance:
Key Site Location Needs: Oklahoma's One-Stop Site Selection Team:
Productive labor force Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Interstate and rail access Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Competitive land costs Oklahoma Tax Commission
Customized training Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Quality of life Oklahoma State Employment Service
Low taxes Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
  Burlington Northern Santa Fe
  CareerTech

Contact: Charles Kimbrough
405-815-5361
800-879-6552

 

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