Your Success is Our Business

When we began in 1977, we had only one snapout press and a collator. Today, our state-of-the-art production process and quality control program have made us a market leader for cut sheets, labels and traditional business forms. We have also added digital, variable data, jumbo roll and coated stock capabilities. While we still value our core business form products, we are a financially strong company that is committed to diversifying and investing in the best technology in the market today. We understand that our distributors need partners that are dedicated to the long term success of the independent market. We believe in making your success our business. We offer a variety of products and solutions for your business and continue to add services as our print market evolves.

Our Capabilities

Meet the Team

Equipment Listing

With a vast array of presses and finishing equipment, we are confident that we can accommodate your printing needs. From basic business forms to custom four-color products, our versatility ensures that we can be your complete forms and labels supplier. Our plant in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, houses a variety of web and digital presses along with an extensive bindery operation, on-site storage needs and the capacity to distribute and track your product to a large number of locations.

PRESS ROOM EQUIPMENT

  • 11 x 17 1/2 inch UV web press 8 color
  • 22 x 18 inch UV web press 6 color
  • 22 x 20 1/2 inch UV web press 4 color
  • 22 x 18 inch UV web press 4 color
  • 17 x 17 1/2 inch web press 5 color
  • 14 x 20 1/2 inch UV web press 4 color
  • 14 x 17 1/2 inch UV web press 7 color
  • 24 x 20 1/2 inch UV web press 4 color
  • Variable x 10 inch UV flexo press 6 color with inline variable ink jet
  • Variable x 10 inch UV flexo press 4 color
  • Black & white digital presses
  • Color digital presses
  • Continuous collator 6 station
  • Snapout collator 12 station
  • Snapout collator 3 station with inline variable ink jet

BINDERY EQUIPMENT

  • High speed folding machine
  • Automated booking machine
  • Plastic spiral binding machine
  • Offline encoder
  • Padding machine
  • Drilling machine
  • Offline shrink wrapping machine
  • Trimming machine
  • UV coater
  • Label affixer

Quality Policy

Our formal quality program has fail-safes at each process to help prevent product defects and assure customer satisfaction. Each employee, while personally responsible for their individual work, also helps others in arriving at solutions to problems. All departments approach quality with an open mind, and work collaboratively to ensure customer satisfaction. We have a committee that is continually addressing how to improve our products, lower our costs, and ensure consistency. This committee monitors and evaluates various aspects of our order process to maximize the probability that our standards of quality are being attained.

Environmental Policy

We are committed to improving our processes to provide a healthy work environment for our employees and to sustain the natural resources over which we have control. We have made a commitment to continue assessing and improving our environmental practices. We have committed to our environmental policies by:

  • Recycling all waste. We recycle over 1.5 million pounds of paper annually. We also recycle all metal products.
  • Implementing a new plate system that reduces chemical use by 80%.
  • Using soy-based UV inks, which are environmentally friendly.
  • Transforming the lighting in our facilities to cut energy usage by 15%.
  • Providing the option for customers to request recycled paper stocks.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Reducing paper waste by improvement of our purchasing and production processes.
  • Featuring NatureSolv® carbonless paper by Glatfelter. This paper utilizes naturally-based, organic solvents to create a carbonless capsule that is more environmentally responsible.

Important Company Policies

  • QUOTING POLICY: Quotes are valid for 30 days. If any of your specs vary from our quote specifications, please notify us for an updated quote.
  • PAYMENT TERMS: Once a line of credit is established, our standard payment terms are net 30. We reserve the right to hold orders if a receivable balance extends to 60 days after invoice date.
  • CUSTOMER SUPPLIED MATERIAL: If a customer supplies materials that we use as part of the production process, we are responsible only for the services we directly provide on the project. If we make an error on a project our responsibility is limited to the work we provide directly to the product. For example, if paper is supplied and we make a print error we cannot be held responsible for the cost of the paper.
  • OUTSIDE SERVICES: We cannot be held responsible for the cost of any outside work being done to our product including but not limited to finishing, mailing or shipping services. If we make an error on a project our responsibility is limited to the work we provide directly to the product. For example, if we make a print error on a letter and the letter gets mailed out we will not be responsible for any of the mailing services for the project.
  • PROOFING POLICY: Proofs are subject to the following terms: Please use your proof to verify that all artwork elements of your job have been processed correctly. It is your responsibility to verify that all text, positioning, and graphics are accurate and meet your approval. Any changes must be communicated to your sales representative or designer via phone or email. PDF proofs are a representation of color and are not an exact press match. The plant will do a quick courtesy review of your proof but this does not guarantee accuracy to find and/or correct any errors or omissions. The plant cannot be held financially responsibility for errors to a print job that are visible on the proof. By approving your proof you accept full responsibility for the accuracy of this proof.

Business Forms

Snapout and Continuous

– 8-color UV printing
– Carbonless
– Carbon Interleaved
– Stripe and pattern carbon
– Four color process
– Inline and offline numbering
– Short to long run checks
– Perforating
– Punching and drilling
– Desensitizing
– Transfer tape
– Variable bar coding
– Variable data
– Cross-Web gluing
– MICR and gothic numbering
– Snapouts up to 12 parts
– Continuous up to 6 parts

Offline finishing options:

– Folding, scoring, padding, drilling, die cutting, plastic spiral binding, shrinkwrapping, booking, UV coating

Applications include:

– Invoices
– Statements
– Checks
– Notices
– Letters
– Order forms
– Receipt books
– Pick tickets
– Letterhead
– Health care forms
– Brochures
– Flyers
– Coupons
– Gift certificates
– Prescription pads
– Credit card carriers
– Surveys
– Postcards
– Inserts
– Medical forms
– Traffic citation books
– Court documents
– Purchase orders
– Driver’s log books
– Bills of lading
– Money orders
– Car dealership forms
– Membership renewal forms
– Form/label combinations

Label/Flexo Printing

– 6-color UV printing
– UV flexo inks and coatings
– Special temperature adhesives
– Inline die cutting
– Inline variable data
– Dual side printing
– Roll, sheet or fanfold format
– Delaminating/relaminating for printing on adhesive
– In-house plate making

Applications include:

– Product labels
– Decals
– Thermal labels
– Warning labels
– Inventory labels
– Pharmaceutical labels
– Prescription bottle labels
– Claim tags
– Hang tags
– Shelf talkers
– Laminated cards
– Bumper stickers
– Static cling products
– Window decals
– Name badge labels
– Membership cards
– Frozen food labels
– Form/label combinations

Cut Sheets

– 8-color UV printing
– Laser guaranteed paper
– Coated or uncoated paper
– Security paper
– Soy-based UV laser inks
– Static and variable bar coding
– Inline laser perforations
– Inline punching
– Inline diecutting
– MICR and gothic numbering
– Inline shrinkwrapping

Offline finishing options:

– Folding, scoring, padding, drilling, booking, variable imaging, variable bar coding, label affixing, UV coating

Applications include:

– Invoices
– Statements
– Checks
– Notices
– Letters
– Order forms
– Receipt books
– Pick tickets
– Letterhead
– Health care forms
– Brochures
– Flyers
– Coupons
– Gift certificates
– Prescription pads
– Credit card carriers
– Surveys
– Postcards
– Inserts
– Medical forms
– Traffic citation books
– Court documents
– Purchase orders
– Driver’s log books
– Bills of lading
– Money orders
– Car dealership forms
– Membership renewal forms
– Form/label combinations

Checks & Secure Documents

– Security papers
– Void pantographs
– Prismatic printing
– Custom artificial watermarks
– Padlock icon, warning bands and microprinting
– Thermochromic inks
– Bleed through numbering, gothic and MICR
– Fluorescent inks
– Control numbering on back
– Guaranteed no missing numbers
– Analysis and recommendations for improving and updating your documents
– Secure production facility

Applications include:

– Payroll checks
– Accounts payable checks
– Gift certificates
– Gift checks
– Transcripts
– Casino vouchers
– Coupons
– Prescription pads
– Money orders
– Vital records

Jumbo Rolls

– 8-color UV printing
– Up to 50” diameter
– 3”, 5” and 6” core sizes
– Delivery of documents on 18” wide rolls for 2-wide format
– Coated or uncoated paper stocks
– Heat resistant inks
– Inline perforating and punching
– Secure pallet strapping and wrapping

Applications include:

– Invoices
– Statements
– Announcements
– Promotions
– Checks
– Direct mail
– Notices
– Letters

Digital Printing

– Black & white or color printing
– Max sheet size is 13” x 19”
– Inline variable data, barcoding or numbering
– Inline saddle stitching or stapling
– Simplex or duplex printing
– Coated or uncoated paper stocks
– Quick turnaround times
– Full color proofing
– Web/digital combo production

Offline finishing options:

– Folding, scoring, padding, drilling, die cutting, plastic spiral binding, shrinkwrapping, booking, UV coating

Applications include:

– Saddle stitched booklets
– Brochures
– Flyers
– Postcards
– Direct mail pieces
– Newsletters
– Manuals
– Posters
– Note cards

Ronald Urness
Founder

Ron started Royal Business Forms & Printing, Inc. in 1977 after spending 12 years working for Holden Business Forms. As the founder and original President of Royal, Ron worked in every position in one form or another over the years. Ron continued to play an active role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business until his retirement in January 2019. Ron’s philosophy was to keep the company debt to a minimum while consistently reinvesting profits back into the business. Therefore, he built a successful company that evolved from producing traditional business forms to full-color market solutions. We are grateful for Ron’s vision and the fact that he remained focused on making the decisions necessary for long-term success. Ron sold his company to Tim Urness in January 2019.

Timothy Urness
President

Tim has held many positions during his time at Royal, from Plate Maker early on in his career to Customer Service and then Sales Manager. Tim graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from the University of St. Thomas and is currently Royal’s President and Owner. Tim’s history with the company has given him the vision to understand and implement customer-driven solutions. He purchased the company in January 2019, and spends most of his time working with the sales team on new business opportunities and on long-term business planning. Tim says his favorite thing about Royal is “the great, dedicated people I get to work with daily. Although there are many challenges that go along with succeeding in this business, we have a lot of fun while at ‘work.’ Overall, I really enjoy the independent spirit of the distributor print market we serve.” Tim and his wife live in Ham Lake, MN, and are blessed with two wonderful kids. They enjoy keeping busy with their two adult children and friends. They especially enjoy the summer months when they get to spend time as a family creating memories at their cabin in Wisconsin.

Timothy Van Norman
Production Manager

While attending North Hennepin Technical College in 1979, Tim Van Norman started his career with Royal as a Press Operator. After many years as a dedicated Press Operator, Tim became a Production Supervisor and is currently Royal’s Production Manager. Tim is in charge of scheduling and monitoring all phases of the production process. Tim is also one of the leaders on our Process Improvement Committee. Tim lives in Champlin, MN with his wife and enjoys golfing and fishing.

Kimberly Suchy
General Manager

Kim received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN; she majored in Communications and Business and minored in English Writing. After graduating in 2001, she was hired full-time by Royal as an Internal Sales Representative. Kim has since held positions in inside sales, account management and marketing during her years at Royal. Kim’s goal in her current position as a General Manager is to work with production and sales to manage growth within our company and achieve overall success. Her favorite thing about Royal is the way we value and respond to our customers and that we are constantly working together to improve our products, services, and processes. In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading, traveling, sewing, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Keith Futhey
Plant Manager

Keith has been a part of the Royal team for over 40 years. He is currently our Plant Manager but was previously a Collator Operator and Shift Supervisor. Keith manages the production floor and makes sure orders travel through as smoothly as possible. Keith’s favorite things about Royal are the skills and work ethic of the employees. He is from Aitkin, MN, and enjoys bowling, golfing, fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, and home remodeling projects.

Mitch Boswell
Production Manager/Supervisor

Mitch received his education at South Central Technical College, earning a Tool Maker and CNC Programmer diploma. He had experience in offset and flexographic printing prior to joining Royal in 2003. In his current position as Production Manager/Supervisor, Mitch works with the production team to ensure that orders are produced efficiently and accurately. He enjoys the fast-paced work environment and thrives on the daily interactions with our production team. In his spare time, Mitch enjoys spending time with his family and watching sports.

Rich Bullock
Prepress Supervisor

Rich attended Hennepin Technical College where he earned Electronic Publishing Information Specialist and Color Electronic Prepress degrees and an Automotive Mechanics certificate. He also earned a certificate from Dunwoody in Color Correction. He worked at NordicTrack, in the Art and Development Department, before joining Royal in 1998 as Mac and PC Specialist. In his current role as Prepress Supervisor, he manages the prepress department. Rich welcomes the day-to-day challenges and new technology the industry brings. In his free time, he bikes on the many beautiful Minnesota trails and is a car enthusiast.  

Kristie Johnson
Customer Service Manager

Kristie started working part-time for Royal in 1996 shortly after graduating from high school. Her original intention was to work part-time for Royal until she graduated college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, but it turned out to be long-term employment. Kristie’s previous positions at Royal include Label Printer, Bindery Specialist, Warehouse Lead, Logistics & Administrative Manager and Account Manager. In her current role as Customer Service Manager, she works with the sales team to provide top level service to our clients and to achieve our sales growth goals. One of the things she likes most about Royal is that the people she works with are like a second family. In her free time, she enjoys being creative in a variety of ways which include sewing, photography, painting, and jewelry making. She is a city girl at heart living in the country with her mate and their three cats Sophie, Finnie and Franklin.

Laura McBroom
Logistics Operations Manager

Laura McBroom joined Royal in May 2015 and is our Logistics Operations Manager. Laura has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College. She was previously the General Manager of a Jimmy John’s and received General Manager of the Year award in 2013 at the National Jimmy John’s Convention. She also received a food safety award from the city of Brooklyn Park in 2012. Laura creates BOLs and invoices, researches quotes for shipping our products and works with the production and shipping team to get jobs out efficiently. Laura’s favorite thing about Royal is the friendly atmosphere. She enjoys traveling, walking the dog, reading and spending time with her husband and son.

Teri Prokott
Account Manager

Teri has over 35 years of experience in the printing industry. She currently is an Account Manager and has been with Royal since 1994. Teri’s favorite thing about Royal is the awesome group of people she gets to work with every day. Teri is from Sioux City, Iowa, and currently lives in Maple Grove with her husband Jim. In her spare time she enjoys quilting, crocheting and going to movies.

Jill Neitzel
Account Manager

Jill has been with Royal since 1990, and has a certification in Commercial Art. As an Account Manager, Jill focuses on customer service, sales, and estimating. She is also on Royal’s Safety Committee, and is a First Aid responder. Jill’s favorite thing about Royal is the working atmosphere, and the friendships that have developed over the years with co-workers and customers. In her free time, Jill enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, and spending time with her family.

John Blanchard
Account Manager

John attended Normandale Community College and North Hennepin Technical College; after graduating, he found his passion in the printing industry by beginning in a bindery role. John worked in the bindery department at Royal for over 7 years before exploring roles with other companies. John returned to Royal as a part-time second shift bindery team member, and in 2023, he joined Royal full-time as part of the sales team. In his current role as an Account Manager, he focuses on customer service, sales and estimating. His favorite things about Royal are the people and the overall culture of the company. John lives in Minnetonka with his wife and three dogs. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and coaching softball and baseball with his adult children.

Jamie Robertson
Purchasing Agent/Production Coordinator

Jamie earned his degree in Graphic Design and Printing Technology at Hennepin Technical College. He had previous press operator experience before joining Royal’s production team in 1994. Jamie ran a variety of web presses at Royal before advancing into his current role of Purchasing Agent/Production Coordinator. In his spare time, he enjoys downhill skiing, rock climbing, paddle boarding, playing disc golf, traveling and photography.

Larry Brown
Flexo Product Specialist

Larry received his education at Dunwoody and has worked in various positions at Royal since 1995, including negative stripping/proofing, shipping and receiving, and plate processing. In his current position as our Flexo Product Specialist, he manages our flexo material inventory, provides estimates, and assists our sales team with growing our label and flexo product line. Larry is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing golf as well as fishing and spending time with his girlfriend and their cats Sophie, Finnie and Franklin.

Brenda Blake
Graphic Services Specialist

Brenda joined the Royal team in November 2019. She graduated from Brown Institute with a degree in Computer Graphics and has many years of experience in offset prepress typesetting and graphics. As our Graphic Services Specialist, she sets files according to customer specs, performs color manipulation, and provides proofing and preflight services. In her spare time, she enjoys watching the Packers with her husband, and spending time with her three children and her dog.

James Regnier
Logistics Coordinator

James joined the Royal family in May of 2020 as a Logistics Coordinator. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and the CompTIA Security+ certification. He loves anything regarding computers, and enjoys playing video games, biking, solving puzzles, playing with his cat, and spending time with family.

Zach Mulberry
Plate Specialist

Zach attended high school at Centennial in Circle Pines, MN, and worked in the restaurant industry prior to starting at Royal in 2020. In his current position as a plate specialist, he facilitates making plates for each order and also assists our scheduling team. Zach enjoys his colleagues, who make each day fun. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, playing games and watching movies with his family. He also enjoys traveling with his girlfriend.

Jane Stolp
Senior Bookkeeper

Jane Stolp has been a member of the Royal team since 1998 and has over 20 years experience in accounting. As Royal’s Senior Bookkeeper, Jane maintains and updates accounts payable files, prepares a variety of month, quarter, and year-end reports, and maintains accuracy of the general ledger accounts. Jane’s favorite things about Royal are the friendly atmosphere and the friendships she has made with her co-workers. She enjoys reading and spending as much time as possible with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Carrie Fischer
Human Resources & Quality Control Manager

Carrie joined Royal in June 2015 as the Human Resources & Quality Control Manager. Carrie has a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Carrie is responsible for hiring, performance appraisals, employee relations, benefits administration, workers compensations policy development and payroll. Carrie’s favorite thing about Royal is the family friendly atmosphere. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.