# United GMG

> Chicago-area commercial printing, direct mail, packaging and signage company, in business since 1927. Production plant in Mount Prospect, Illinois, serving local and national brands. Print, mail, fulfillment and custom packaging are produced and managed under one roof.

United GMG (UGMG) handles commercial print, direct mail campaigns end to end (data, printing, addressing, postal drop), custom retail and shipping packaging, and wide-format signage. Work is business-to-business: marketing teams, nonprofits, agencies, associations, dealerships, dental groups and event planners.

Location: 1864 Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 · Phone: (847) 588-7600

## Core services

- [Chicago Printing Services](https://www.unitedgmg.com/chicago-printing-services/): Commercial printing hub — offset and digital production for business collateral, marketing materials and long-run print.
- [Chicago Direct Mail Services](https://www.unitedgmg.com/direct-mail-services/): Full-service direct mail — strategy, data, design, print, addressing and postal drop.
- [Mailing Services in Chicago](https://www.unitedgmg.com/mailing-services/): Addressing, presorting, postal optimization and drop-shipping for business mail.
- [Direct Mail Printing & Mailing](https://www.unitedgmg.com/direct-mail-printing/): Combined print-and-mail production where the printing and the mailing are handled by one vendor.
- [Types of Print Collateral](https://www.unitedgmg.com/types-of-print-collateral/): Reference guide to the categories of printed marketing collateral and when each is used.
- [Custom Business Card Printing](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-business-cards/): Business card design and printing, including specialty stocks and finishes.
- [Custom Banners](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-banners/): Vinyl, retractable and step-and-repeat banners for events, retail and trade shows.
- [Custom Boxes & Packaging](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-boxes-and-packaging/): Custom printed boxes — retail, shipping, mailing, folding cartons and rigid setup boxes.
- [Chicago Wide Format Printing & Signage](https://www.unitedgmg.com/chicago-wide-format-printing-a-signage/): Large-format print, signage, wall and window graphics, vehicle wraps.
- [Direct Mail Data Management](https://www.unitedgmg.com/direct-mail-data-management/): List hygiene, deduplication, NCOA and data preparation for mail campaigns.
- [Direct Mail List Acquisition](https://www.unitedgmg.com/direct-mail-list-acquisition/): Sourcing and targeting of mailing lists for prospecting campaigns.

## Packaging

- [Custom Printed Boxes](https://www.unitedgmg.com/packaging-solutions/): Overview of packaging formats and production options.
- [Custom Retail Packaging](https://www.unitedgmg.com/retail-packaging/): Retail-ready boxes and shelf packaging.
- [Custom Influencer Boxes & PR Packaging](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-influencer-boxes-and-packaging/): Unboxing-focused PR and influencer mailers.
- [Custom Shipping Boxes](https://www.unitedgmg.com/shipping-boxes/): Corrugated shipping cartons, printed or plain.
- [Custom Folding Cartons](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-folding-cartons/): Paperboard folding cartons for product packaging.
- [Custom Rigid Setup Boxes](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-rigid-setup-boxes/): Premium rigid boxes for higher-end product presentation.
- [Custom Mailing Boxes](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-mailing-boxes/): Boxes designed to ship and mail without additional overpack.

## Signage and wide format

- [Custom Retractable Banners](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-retractable-banners/): Portable pull-up banner stands.
- [Custom Step and Repeat Banners](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-step-repeat-banners/): Branded backdrops for events and press walls.
- [Custom ADA Signs](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-ada-signs/): ADA-compliant interior signage.
- [Custom Wall Signs](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-wall-signs/): Interior and exterior wall signage for businesses.
- [Custom Window Decals & Graphics](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-window-decals-graphics/): Storefront window graphics and decals.
- [Custom Yard and Lawn Signs](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-yard-and-lawn-signs/): Corrugated and coroplast yard signage.
- [Custom Vehicle Wraps](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-vehicle-wraps/): Fleet and vehicle wrap design and installation.

## Industries served

- [Industry Solutions](https://www.unitedgmg.com/industry-solutions/): Index of industry-specific print and mail programs.
- [Direct Mail & Print Solutions for Agencies](https://www.unitedgmg.com/agencies/): White-label production for marketing agencies.
- [Marketing Services for Associations](https://www.unitedgmg.com/marketing-services-for-associations/): Membership mail, event collateral and renewals.
- [Marketing Services for Automotive & Dealerships](https://www.unitedgmg.com/marketing-services-for-automotive-industry-and-dealerships/): Service reminders and conquest mail for dealerships.
- [Marketing Services for Dental](https://www.unitedgmg.com/marketing-services-for-dental/): New-patient and recall mail for dental practices.
- [Marketing Services for Event Planners](https://www.unitedgmg.com/event-marketing/): Event signage, programs and on-site collateral.

## Guides and reference

- [Best Fonts for Printing](https://www.unitedgmg.com/best-fonts-for-printing/): Typeface and minimum legible font-size guidance for print.
- [Direct Mail Marketing ROI](https://www.unitedgmg.com/direct-mail-marketing-roi/): How to measure return on a direct mail campaign.
- [10 Reasons Direct Mail Still Matters](https://www.unitedgmg.com/10-reasons-direct-mail-still-matters/): Case for direct mail in a digital media mix.
- [EDDM vs Bulk Mail](https://www.unitedgmg.com/every-door-direct-mail-eddm-vs-bulk-mail/): Comparison of Every Door Direct Mail against standard bulk mail.
- [Understanding Direct Mail Postcard Sizes](https://www.unitedgmg.com/understanding-direct-mail-postcard-sizes/): USPS postcard dimensions, rates and layout rules.
- [Brochure Types 101](https://www.unitedgmg.com/brochure-types-101-a-guide-for-businesses/): Fold types and when to use each.
- [Event Collateral Ideas](https://www.unitedgmg.com/event-collateral-ideas/): Printed materials that support an event.
- [Importance of Event Directional Signage](https://www.unitedgmg.com/importance-of-event-directional-signage/): Wayfinding signage planning for events.
- [Kitting 101](https://www.unitedgmg.com/kitting-101/): What kitting and assembly involve in a fulfillment context.
- [How to Package a File in InDesign](https://www.unitedgmg.com/resources/how-to-package-a-file-in-indesign/): Preparing print-ready files for a commercial printer.

## Company

- [About United GMG](https://www.unitedgmg.com/about/): Company history and capabilities.
- [Case Studies](https://www.unitedgmg.com/case-studies/): Documented client projects and outcomes.
- [Client Reviews](https://www.unitedgmg.com/client-reviews/): Customer feedback.
- [Areas Served](https://www.unitedgmg.com/areas-served/): Chicago metro service area plus Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Rockford.
- [Blog](https://www.unitedgmg.com/blog/): Articles on print, direct mail, packaging and signage.
- [Contact Us](https://www.unitedgmg.com/contact-us/): Contact details and enquiry form.
- [Request a Quote](https://www.unitedgmg.com/request-a-quote/): Quote request form for print, mail, packaging and signage projects.

## Optional

- [Custom Postcards](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-postcards/): Postcard printing for direct mail campaigns.
- [Custom Brochures & Pamphlets](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-brochures-and-pamphlets/): Brochure printing and folding.
- [Custom Booklet & Catalog Printing](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-booklet-and-catalog/): Multi-page saddle-stitched and perfect-bound work.
- [Custom Pocket & Presentation Folders](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-pocket-and-presentation-folders/): Presentation folders with pockets and die-cuts.
- [Custom Printed Envelopes](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-envelopes/): Printed business and mailing envelopes.
- [Custom Letterhead & Stationery Printing](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-business-letters-and-letterheads/): Business letterhead and stationery.
- [Custom Invitations](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-invitations/): Gala, business and event invitations.
- [Custom Magazines & Newsletter Printing](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-magazines-and-newsletter-printing/): Publication printing and mailing.
- [Custom Flyer Printing & Mailing](https://www.unitedgmg.com/custom-flyers/): Flyer production and distribution.