Our pre-press department will work with you to smooth the production flow and make certain that the flavour of your creative vision isn't lost in the kitchen. Blair McLaren personally supervises this critical first step in the printing process. His experience and some of the industry's top names and best production equipment are at your disposal:

  • Transmit your files via satellite directly to our FTP site
  • Files are also accepted via ZIP, CD, and most other media types
  • MAC and PC platforms are fully integrated and compatible at McLaren
  • Support for all major page layout and publishing programs including InDesign, Quark X-Press, Pagemaker, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Control your work flow with Adobe PDF systems - let Blair show you how
  • Let us streamline your print production experience with our full size 8 up Heidelberg CTP platesetters

Scott and Blair McLaren and their hand picked staff know and understand every aspect of newspaper, magazine and marketing product production.


"One of the fastest growing printing companies among the top 100 in Canada"    Graphic Monthly Magazine's 5 year Gold List Sales Stars

  • Over seventy non-union staff, available six days a week, 24 hr.s a day
  • 20 Unit DGM, 2 folder web-press, capable of over 35,000 units/hour
  • 40 tabloid pages, full-colour, one pass output- no problem!
  • Quad-Tech closed-loop computer registration control for superb quality at all speeds
  • Peretta colour preset system ensures colour is matched to your files
  • Heidelberg Speedmaster 4 colour 40" sheet-fed output carefully matched to your web printing output
  • Heidelberg four-pocket plus cover bindery machine for merging text, inserts, and coated covers at 11,000 units/hour


  • Every aspect of your job receives the attention of dedicated craftspeople who take pride in the products they produce.
  • Our equipment is designed to facilitate production of prototypes and new product concepts
  • All production equipment is duplicated to ensure strict adherence to deadlines.
  • Complex nationwide distribution, flyer and catalogue assembly are handled quickly and accurately by dedicated professionals.
  • Dedicated delivery fleet guarantees fast, trouble-free distribution.