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From humble beginnings in 1907, Friesens has grown into the premier short run print manufacturer and packaging specialist in Canada. Producing amazing books, yearbooks and printed packaging for publishers, self-publishers, institutions, businesses, and schools. Providing quality, in-house services at our 250,000 sq. ft. state of the-art production facility.
At Friesens, we are in the business of meeting our customers’ needs, as our founder believed “Friesens will be successful – only - if our customers are successful.”
Friesens maintains the most efficient cost structure through ongoing staff education, lean work practices, fast turn-around, state-of-the-art equipment, and some of the most innovative production facilities in the world.
While we remain at the forefront of technology, our people make things happen. As an employee-owned corporation, our employee-owners are ready to serve you with the passion and commitment that only an owner can provide, ensuring your experience is as satisfying as the products we produce.
At Friesens, we are in the business of meeting our customers’ needs, as our founder believed “Friesens will be successful – only - if our customers are successful.”
Friesens maintains the most efficient cost structure through ongoing staff education, lean work practices, fast turn-around, state-of-the-art equipment, and some of the most innovative production facilities in the world.
While we remain at the forefront of technology, our people make things happen. As an employee-owned corporation, our employee-owners are ready to serve you with the passion and commitment that only an owner can provide, ensuring your experience is as satisfying as the products we produce.
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Book Printing Capabilities
Web Offset, Sheetfed Offset, Digital Inkjet, Digital Toner
Binding Types
PUR, Notchbound Adhesive, Layflat Adhesive, Smyth Sewn, Spiral Binding, Wiro Binding, Case Bound - Flat Backed, Case Bound - Round Backed, Case Bound - Headbands, Case Bound - End Sheets, Printed Paper Casemaking, One-Piece Material Casemaking, Three-Piece Casemaking
Cover Finishing
Foil Stamping, Embossing, Spot UV, Film Lamination
Finishing Capabilities
Ribbons, Round Corner, Rough Front, Folded Flaps, Guild Edge Finishing
Industry Specifications
MSST (Textbooks), Library Binding, Edition Binding
Environmental Certification
Paper Related (FSC, SFI, EPFC)
Other Certifications and Memberships
CANOPY Member