About Us

The Bernard Group’s 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure underscores its operational ethos, making every employee a co-owner. This means that instead of profits primarily benefiting external shareholders or a select few executives, the success of the company directly translates into financial gains for all employees through their ownership stakes. For clients, this translates into a heightened level of dedication and commitment. Every individual working on a project, from design to production and delivery, has a personal, vested interest in exceeding expectations and delivering high-quality results, knowing that their effort contributes directly to their own financial well-being and the collective success of the company. This fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and proactive problem-solving, as employees are intrinsically motivated to ensure client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

For potential new hires, The Bernard Group’s ESOP offers a unique and compelling value proposition beyond a competitive salary and benefits. It creates an environment where personal success is inextricably linked to the company’s growth, fostering a deep sense of purpose and belonging. Employees become “co-owners”, meaning they share in the company’s profitability and are empowered to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work. This structure encourages a collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit, where individual contributions are directly recognized and rewarded. It’s an opportunity to build a career not just for a company, but with a company that is truly invested in its people, offering a long-term retirement benefit and a culture where every voice can make a tangible difference.

Spearheaded by our leadership team and backed by employees who care, Corporate Social Responsibility is something baked into the very fabric of The Bernard Group’s day-to-day operations.

100% CARBON NEUTRAL FOR SCOPES 1 AND 2
We have been carbon neutral since January 2020. In order to help us reach this necessary milestone and reduce our business’ eco impact, we’ve partnered with an environmental solutions provider to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Carbon Offsets (COs).

• We offset emissions made directly by our facilities and vehicles (Scope 1), as well as emissions generated by the electricity purchased from our energy partners (Scope 2).
• We’re mapping out how to offset emissions made by our supply and distribution chain, employees commuting, business travel and waste disposal (Scope 3).
• Since most companies with carbon offset programs usually offset only Scope 1, The Bernard Group is way ahead of the game!

Responsible Procurement

The Bernard Group sources its products from businesses that reflect our moral and ethical values. Our environmental policy states we are committed to leading the industry in minimizing the impact of our activities on the environment.

• We aim to continually improve the sustainability level of our supply chain by incorporating environmental and social principles into our purchasing program.
• We track and monitor our supply’s activities and progress toward environmental and social programs with the goal of demonstrating continuous year-over-year improvement.
• This program provides our suppliers with a sustainability scorecard and benchmarking tools to improve their practices, working to increase transparency, encourage collaboration and facilitate ongoing improvement.

The Bernard Group’s U.S.-based fabrication facilities are located primarily in the Minneapolis Metro Area, MN. Our state-of-the-art facilities house small/large format printing, plastic/wood/metal fabrication, graphic/fixture design, engineering, warehousing, fixture assembly, kitting, and logistics.

Additionally, we have global partners and offices and facilities in Seattle, South Carolina, New York and China to meet your timing, budget or quantity needs.

You know what’s important to you, and we tailor an end-to-end solution to best meet your needs.

The Bernard Group is uniquely suited to produce and merge multiple media and design capabilities to produce results not achieved by print-only and fixture-only vendors. Our in-house wood, acrylic, and corrugate departments bring two-dimensional print to life by seamlessly integrating multiple substrates.