The History of Art & Engineering in Minneapolis MN
At Golden Valley Products, we love art and engineering. That’s why our company is dedicated to helping artists and engineers bring their creative visions to life. We offer a wide range of services, including digital printing, screen printing, pad printing, laser cutting, steel rule die cutting, waterjet cutting, laminating, embossing, membrane switches, medical sensors, pressure sensors, graphic overlays, labels, and more. But where did all of this begin? Here at GVP, we’ve been inspired by a rich history of Art & Engineering in Minneapolis, MN. It’s through this that we’ve learned how to dedicate our skills to the printmaking trade.
Where it all Began
At Golden Valley Products, we believe that art and engineering need not be mutually exclusive. Here at GVP, we’re a team of artists and engineers. We’re passionate about using technology to solve problems, and using art to create beautiful solutions. Golden Valley Products is a Minneapolis-based company that provides printing services for a wide variety of industries. Whether you need digital printing, screen printing, pad printing, laser cutting, steel rule die cutting, waterjet cutting, laminating, embossing, membrane switches, medical sensors or pressure sensors—we do it all! And if you’re looking for graphic overlays or labels? We’ve got those too.
With nearly 50 years in the game, we’ve had time to become a favorite local printshop. We’ve had the time to dedicate ourselves to our profession. And because of that, we’ve learned much in the time we’ve been making and collaborating. At Golden Valley Products, we’re not just a print shop. We know we have strengths in engineering. However, we take pride in the fact that we can combine art and science to create beautiful, functional products.
What We’ve Learned
At Golden Valley Products, we’ve had time to hone our experience. Because of this, we’ve become a trusted print shop for the local Minneapolis area. In addition, we offer a wide range of services including: Digital printing, Screen printing, Pad printing, Laser cutting, Steel rule die cutting, Waterjet cutting, Laminating, Embossing, Membrane switches, Medical sensors (pressure sensors), Graphic overlays, and more!
Most people know Minneapolis as the home of Target and the Mall of America, but did you know that it’s also a leader in digital printing, screen printing, pad printing, laser cutting, steel rule die cutting, waterjet cutting, laminating, embossing, membrane switches, medical sensors and pressure sensors? We’re committed to providing the best products and services to our customers—and we have a wide range of capabilities. We’re ready to help you take your idea from concept to reality.
At GVP, you can come see how art and engineering collide in Minneapolis. We’ve got people in our community who can help you with digital printing, screen printing, pad printing, laser cutting, steel rule die cutting, waterjet cutting, laminating, embossing, membrane switches, medical sensors and pressure sensors. Or let us help you with graphic overlays and labels.
Where we are Today
Golden Valley Products combines art and engineering to create unique products. When we started combining art and engineering in Minneapolis, our mission was to bring the same quality and detail of traditional manufacturing processes like steel rule die cutting, waterjet cutting and laser cutting to new media. We bought all the materials and machinery we needed to create a successful studio space and then some. Our capabilities grew from one thing to many. It wasn’t long before we had these machines producing custom products for a wide range of customers.
The experience has given us insight into how to make each process easier, faster, better and more efficient. We take pride in offering personalized service to help meet your business needs today and for years to come. Whether you’re looking for assistance with product development, support with materials selection or a reliable source of supplies – we’ve got you covered!
Looking to the Past to Inspire the Future
Because of our technical background and experience, we were able to offer a lot on the engineering side, but we always try to approach design challenges with an open mind and a willingness to learn. We find our greatest strength in the intersection between art and engineering. We’ve always believed that the best designs are born out of collaboration with all members of a team—especially in the mechanical engineering realm. We offer a wide range of services including: Digital printing, Screen printing, Pad printing, Laser cutting, Steel rule die cutting, Waterjet cutting, Laminating, Embossing, Membrane switches, Medical sensors (pressure sensors), Graphic overlays, and more!
What sets Minneapolis apart from the other five cities is a rich tradition and culture of innovation in combination with a growing number of local manufacturers and design firms that embrace the spirit of collaboration and support for small businesses. Even as development continues to drive up rent costs, major employers continue to set up shop in Minneapolis with expanding customer service operations—taking advantage of its pool of qualified, enthusiastic employees. There is no other place in the country quite like it.