About
Grafika.
It's Not Just About Ink.
When your project demands more than just ordinary print services, you need a true partner in innovation. Grafika is a trusted leader in paperboard packaging and premium pressure-sensitive labels—renowned for pushing creative boundaries.
With a full suite of capabilities, including conventional and UV offset, web flexographic, and digital printing—we deliver imaginative, high-performance solutions tailored to your brand. Our integrated approach ensures exceptional quality, flexibility, and speed—helping your products stand out in any market.
Our Commitment to You.
We’re committed to delivering exceptional paperboard packaging and pressure sensitive labels that help our customers grow their business as leaders in their markets. We go beyond the transaction—we fully engage with your goals, understand your vision, and work hard every day to deliver on every promise.
We do this because a true partnership isn’t just about products—it’s about trust, consistency, and shared success.
Mission.
To be North America’s most technologically advanced print provider—delivering exceptional products, dependable service, and innovative solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. To profitably grow our organization and to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment for our employees. To proactively invest in cutting-edge technology solutions to ensure our future as a prominent leader in the print industry.
Vision.
To operate a stable, profitable, and forward-thinking company that delivers long-term sustainability to our customers, employees, and shareholders. We are committed to upholding our legacy of culture, integrity, respect, and high performance through a customer-focused, professional work environment. This has been—and will continue to be—the cornerstone of our business.
We believe that innovation drives everything we do. We embrace efficient, innovative, and diverse print solutions—offering market-competitive pricing without compromising quality. It is the responsibility of each employee to contribute to our success through smart and innovative thinking, cost-effective solutions, and a shared dedication to production excellence.
A Message From Our President.
Bernie Elzer III
We place emphasis on actively listening to our business partners, identifying their specific needs, and tailoring our approach accordingly. Our commitment lies in offering personalized solutions rather than forcing them into a one-size-fits-all mode. For over 60 years, our vision has been to provide high-quality print solutions with unparalleled attention to detail, utilizing cutting-edge technology and delivering personalized customer service at a competitive price.
“It’s all about our strong roots, solid history, never losing sight of our past and investing in our future.”
Our History.
Grafika Was Founded.
Grafika is founded in 1963 by Bernard J. Elzer, Sr., and two local artists, Rudolph M. Mosteller, and William A. Kreitler. Theirs is – quite literally – the archetypal “American business started in the basement story.” With some luck and lots of pluck, the partners succeed in transforming a simple ping pong table into a rudimentary screen printer, and a business is born.
New Ownership.
In 1978, Berkshire International (and subsequently, VF Corporation) purchases the business, which is known as Grafika Commercial Arts, Inc. During this time period, Grafika experiences tremendous growth and begins offering quality offset printing and related services.
Bernard Elzer, Jr.
Bernie Elzer, Sr. retires and Bernie Elzer, Jr. takes over as president. The company conducts business as Grafika Commercial Printing, and is at the cutting edge of the printing industry.
Consumer Packaging.
Grafika makes the strategic decision to focus and build consumer packaging as one of its major core competencies. Additionally, Grafika embraces CTP (Computer To Plate) Technology. This marks the end of film and the beginning of color management technology.
Bernard Elzer, III.
Bernard Elzer, III purchases the business from Bernard Elzer, Jr., who retires from the business. Bernie begins in his capacity as majority shareholder and President & CEO, lending three generations of leadership and experience to the business. His customer-centric focus and drive for innovation set up the business for steady growth.
Becoming A Market Leader.
Grafika enters the next phase as a market leader in the consumer packaging industry with the investment in a new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 X high speed press. Our press is one of the most sophisticated 106 presses in the country based on all the technological advances we have built into it. The 106 X can run up to 20,000 sheets per hour. It is equipped with the most advanced logistics technology and a vision system that maintains color consistency and inspects each printed sheet for any defects, guaranteeing our customers that every sheet is printed to their exact specifications.
Building Our Future Today.
At Grafika, we’ve positioned ourselves as a forward-thinking packaging manufacturer that consistently exceeds customer expectations. By integrating advanced AI systems to analyze machine data, we’re driving greater efficiency, minimizing downtime, and enhancing our quality initiatives. Our commitment to innovation includes continuous automation and strategic robotic upgrades, all aimed at reducing our overall cost structure and maintaining a competitive edge—today and well into the future.
Committed To You
Relationship-Driven.
Solution-Focused.
Service-Oriented.
Connect With Us for Tailored Solutions.
It’s that simple – With a dedicated Account Management Team by your side, you’ll receive expert support every step of the way—ensuring your needs are met quickly and professionally.
Ready to partner with the best? Contact us today!