Why Minnesota’s Leading Industries Still Rely on Print

Real Use Cases from Healthcare, Education & More: See how Minnesota’s leading industries rely on specialty print to connect, comply, and communicate with impact.

Wallace Carlson Printing
February 20, 2026

Minnesota’s got a lot going for it, and we’re not just saying that because we’ve been printing here for 90+ years. This state is brimming with vibrant and diverse cultures, boundless creative energy, and storied corporations representing a wide variety of industries. Many of these institutions rely on high-quality, secure, and specialty printing solutions, which Minnesota’s top print and packaging producers are experts at providing. Read on to learn how print plays a mission-critical role in some of Minnesota’s most respected organizations.

Healthcare & Nonprofit

Minnesota is a globally recognized player in healthcare, thanks in large part to the presence of organizations like the Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, UnitedHealth Group, and Boston Scientific. These organizations are heavily dependent on Minnesota’s print and packaging providers, like Wallace Carlson, offering robust specialty printing services aimed at protecting privacy while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. These kinds of print products include:

  • HIPAA-compliant mailings
  • Product labels
  • Multi-panel IFUs
  • Personalized secure patient kits
  • Clinical trial materials

Minnesota’s print leaders are also proud to serve the state’s numerous nonprofit organizations, such as Second Harvest Heartland, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Greater Twin Cities United Way. These types of organizations rely on cost-effective, high-quality prints and secure variable data printing to connect with donors and execute their missions. Print products you’ll commonly see in their repertoire include:

  • Print applications
  • Donor packets
  • Annual reports
  • Direct mail appeals
  • Museum exhibit signage
  • Newsletters

Learn how Wallace Carlson supports healthcare organizations with high-quality, secure printing solutions.

Custom Packaging & Secure Print

Of course, you can’t discuss the industrial landscape of Minnesota without bringing up its globally renowned specialty manufacturing giants like 3M, Ecolab, and Starkey Hearing Technologies. Minnesota’s top print and packaging producers have become experts at providing these types of medical device and specialty manufacturing companies with exceptional print accuracy, compliance, and quality in products like:

  • Secure product inserts
  • Serialized labels
  • Tamper-evident packaging

See how Wallace Carlson delivers secure, compliant packaging that meets industry standards and brand expectations.

Retail & Product-Based Businesses

Finally, no talk of Minnesota’s most successful businesses would be complete without mentioning its retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) leaders. These include heavy hitters like Target and General Mills, as well as numerous emerging direct-to-consumer brands. These companies count on Minnesota’s print and packaging providers to produce vibrant, flawless retail packaging and marketing materials to house and ship their products, promote their campaigns, and provide all manner of meaningful consumer touchpoints with prints like:

  • Foil-stamped cartons
  • Custom retail displays
  • POP signage
  • Promotional inserts
  • Loyalty-focused mailers
  • Catalogs

Discover how Wallace Carlson develops award-winning retail print and packaging solutions that catch consumer attention and grow brand affinity. 

Experience the best that Minnesota printing and packaging design has to offer when you work with Wallace Carlson’s industry leading print and packaging professionals. No matter what business you’re in, we have the expertise, resources, and innovative mindset you need to bring your print and packaging dreams to life. Simply get in touch with our team today to get your next project started!

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