Currently, all flag machines are still made in-house according to Bud Blackburn’s original blueprints with only slight modifications made over the years. “The same simplistic principal is still there, technology has just enabled us to make things a little easier and faster today”, says CEO Jim Blackburn. The company currently has 50 employees in Neligh…
In 2004, the company added a BMC marking sign product line, which consists of coated paper cards available in 3 different sizes. These signs meet posting requirements in the lawn and garden industry. A polyethylene flag was also added in 2004. Compared to vinyl, a polyethylene flag is a little more rigid and more suitable…
After serving in virtually every department within the company, Jennifer was promoted to President in 2004. Her current responsibilities include human resources and all day-to-day operations. As CEO, Jim retains responsibility for corporate strategy, long-term planning and company direction. Like her father, Jennifer is also very active within the community. She serves as a volunteer…
By 2002, annual sales increased to 190,628,450 flags and there were 49 employees in the Neligh plant.
After a very prosperous relationship, Mr. Bill Lawson retired in 2001 after more than 25 years with the company.
At the end of 1998, and after 45 years in business, the company had produced and sold two billion four hundred twelve million flags (2,412,909,000).
In 1994, Blackburn Manufacturing continued to expand its production line and support staff. Jim’s daughter, Jennifer, joined the company.
In recognition of his many accomplishments, the Nebraska Small Business Administration named Jim Blackburn the Business Person of the Year in 1992. Jim has been very active in the community throughout his long and distinguished career. He was a member of the Neligh volunteer fire department and was Fire Chief for three years. He also…
In September 1990, another building was erected and dedicated to the production of plastic staffs and rigid signs.
At Blackburn’s we are always willing to try new things so if you have something you need printed, please contact Blackburn first to see what we can do for you.