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Our Mission
At Steketee-Van Huis our mission is to be a progressive
and profitable company offering superior quality commercial printed products
and services to our customers.We do so with an attitude of respect, care,
and diligence. We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers through
a commitment to best business practices, leading edge technology, and
highly skilled and experienced people. Our success in fulfilling this
mission will be measured by the satisfaction of our customers.
Our Philosophy
State-of-the-art equipment and facilities are only
half the story for any company. It's people that count...and no where
is that more evident than at Steketee Van Huis.We owe our heritage of
success to the dedicated men and women who are the employees of SVH.
The SVH team takes pride in its workmanship and the quality of the products
and services produced.We feel a strong sense of responsibility to our
customers and are committed to maintaining an environment of respect and
honesty. We abide by high standards of professional conduct established
long ago.
A spirit of camaraderie and trust enables us to meet our service goals
and quality assurance standards. Other companies may have the same equipment,
but no other firm can duplicate our dedicated team of people.
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Our History
Steketee Van Huis (SVH) was established in Holland,
Michigan in the early 1920s by the Steketee and Van Huis families. It
was incorporated in 1928. A tradition of excellence and the strong work
ethic of the Dutch community enabled the commercial printer to survive
the depression of the 1940s and then prosper in the 1950s when the company
moved to its current location.
In the 1960s, a second generation of family members assumed day-to-day
responsibility for the company. Under the leadership of Cornelius Steketee
and Donald Van Huis, the company assumed the name Holland Packaging and
began producing folding cartons.The business thrived in this new market
and soon became a highly respected supplier throughout the Midwest.
Recognizing the need for a small press division, the company purchased
the Old News Printery in 1978.This small job shop, with a heritage dating
back to 1879, flourished under the new management.Today this arm of the
business is known as The Printery and continues to provide offset printing
services in a separate facility.
With the retirement of Don and Cornie in the 1980s, the business was purchased
by three long-term and trusted employees. Robert Kapenga assumed the role
of president, Michael Elms was named vice president of production, and
Dennis Brewer became vice president of sales.
Under the leadership of these men, the company entered the national market.
State-of-the- art die cutting and folder/gluer equipment was added as
well as high-end multicolor Heidelberg press. In the late 1980s, with
electronic prepress emerging as a dominant force in the printing industry,
the company lead the way again with its acquisition of large format equipment.
The Holland Packaging name was retired and the company continued as SVH
Printing and Packaging. Understanding the value of industry specialization,
the partners began to position the company as a leader in the pharmaceutical,
educational, software, and high-end paperboard packaging and point of
purchase materials.The two divisions grew to include over 125 employees
working three shifts in facilities totaling over 70,000 square feet.
In the late 1990s, fourth generation printer Ted Etheridge and partner
Bill Ockerlund assumed ownership of SVH.As president of the firm,Ted is
involved in day-to-day operations along with the former management team.This
highly experienced group has engineered a smooth transition, positioning
SVH well for the 21st century and beyond.With a heritage of quality, dedicated
craftsmen, and commitment to customers, SVH is building on its strengths
while seeking new opportunities for continued growth.
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