History
Silkworm, Inc. began as a two-man screen printing operation in the summer of 1981. The recent high school graduates bought several pieces of used printing equipment, set them up in the 750 square foot basement of the Chambers' home on Hortense Street in Murphysboro, Il, and began hustling their first accounts.
The business moved to its Walnut Street location in 1985, and was incorporated in 1987. Operation here began in 2500 square feet. Under the direction of Bob Chambers, and several committed employees, Silkworm soon expanded to the full length of the building, using 5,500 square feet and employing twenty-five employees. In 1994, to improve production capacity, Silkworm purchased its current building just off Route 13 East of Murphysboro and totally remodeled its interior. By doing so, Silkworm expanded its operation space to 21,000 square feet. In 2001, an additional 460 square feet were added to provide a larger showroom space for client consultations. Currently, Silkworm operates in 21,460 square feet and employs an average of 50 people.
In its third decade, Silkworm, Inc. remains committed to meeting the customers' needs for high quality Graphic Design, Custom Printed & Embroidered Apparel, and Promotional Products; as well as providing a great place to work.
Mission Statement
Silkworm is dedicated to creating a safe and productive work environment that provides team members the opportunity to contribute and share in the company's success. By having this type of environment, Silkworm ensures that customers receive superior service and quality products at a reasonable price. Achieving customer satisfaction allows the company to grow and be a positive force in the communities it serves.
Our Values
We Value Customers
We are committed to helping our customers succeed. We develop long term satisfying relationships with our customers, striving to offer high levels of service and quick responses to their changing needs. We deliver what we promise, which is quality products, quality service and quality pricing.
We Value and Respect Team Members
We accept that each team member is a unique individual whose opinions, ideas and experiences contribute to the success of the whole. We are committed to helping our team members reach their fullest potential in a work environment which emphasizes integrity, quality, safety, training and productivity. We emphasize the positive in our team members and celebrate their successes and strengths.
We Value Communication
We realize that growth requires teamwork and change, and that to make positive changes we need communication. We seek to understand through listening, and communicate through openness, participation, honesty, candor and trust.
We Value Integrity
We operate in an ethical and legal manner. We are dedicated to being honest and straightforward in our dealings with each other, our customers and the public.
We Value Quality
We believe that quality is the foundation for building long term satisfying relationships. We strive to develop systems with which to create quality products for our customers, furthering our reputation as a quality company.
We Value Strength
We utilize our team members, customers, assets and profits in a positive, balanced manner. We take responsible risk to grow in a way that offers longevity and security to our team members, customers and community.
We Value Community
We are a responsible member of the community in which we operate. We are actively involved and supportive of the communities in which our team members and customers work and live.