1944

Ken Cook Co. founded by Kenneth A. Cook

1950s

First technical publications business with all services provided under one roof

1960s

Introduction of self-paced audiovisual teaching machine - SR100

1970s

International Best of Show - Cutaway Illustration - Engine

First Wisconsin company to install a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) System

1980s

International Best of Show - Cutaway Illustration - Pump

1990s

Conversion to Desktop Publishing

2002

Printing Industries of Wisconsin Graphics Excellence Awards in both Color Service Booklets and Brochure categories

2003

ISO 9001:2000 certified

2004

Received the John Deere Tech Info Quality Award from John Deere

2005

Awards from the Printing Industries of Wisconsin in the Product Booklet and Brochure, the Color Folder and the Special Innovation Awards – Printing categories

2006

The Business Journal’s Mid-Market Growth Award

The Printing Industries of  Wisconsin Best of Category Badger Award

2007

Business Marketing Association Bell Awards Competition Excellence Award

The Business Journal’s Mid-Market Growth Award

The Printing Industries of Wisconsin Best of Category Badger Award

2008

Winner of the IBEX (The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference) Innovation Award for “BookBuilder”

American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Horizon Award

2009

ISO 9001:2008 certified