Friesens book division is a premier book manufacturer printing and binding books of all sizes for. Friesens corporation, canadas largest printer of hardcover books, is investing in two new industrialscale hp indigo 50000 digital presses to extend its leadership in book printing with a more. This, combined with the passion of our employee owners, drives us to solve packaging. Friesens installs two hp indigo 50000 digital presses to grow. The temperatures have certainly dipped here in manitoba, but that hasnt stopped us from celebrating i love to read month. You can support selfpublished authors by buying directly from the friesenpress bookstore. Sep 01, 2015 friesen added that r900 will also allow his company to expand its products to include books in the 20,000run realm, as well as increase its catalogue work. Apr 14, 2015 tour friesens book printing facilities. Friesens manufactures books for publishers all across north america specializing in full color hard and soft cover books. At the end of may, i attended a printing seminar at friesens, a printing company in altona, manitoba.
Friesens corporation invests in two hp indigo 50000 digital. Friesens corporation is excited to partner with opportunities for employment ofe and regional connections offering residents in altona and the rm of rhineland a new training program that will provide participants the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to work in a book manufacturing facility. The new 8colour, 73inch manroland r900 perfector allows friesens to print a 64page childrens book with one sheet and one makeready. Canadas first evolution r708p, with led technology delivers this spring. With 25 million books printed every year, including original editions of the popular harry potter series and the classic oxford dictionary, we have been recognized for our dedication to excellence by the most demanding publishing clients. From editing and design to marketing and promotion, weve helped. We believe publishing a book is a feat that should be celebrated not just for a year or two, but forever. For larger print runs, or for custom editions we work with our parent company, friesens canadas largest and best book printer. Monfri 9am 5pm pacific time friesenpress is wholly owned by friesens corporation, an employeeowned corporation located in altona, manitoba and in business for 111 years since 1907. Art books, book manufacturing, book printing, book publishing. The first ereader was marketed by amazon in 2007, the global economy tanked in 2008 and china emerged.
This website uses cookies to remember site preferences. They are employeeowned, specializing in hardcover books and yearbooks, and located in altona, manitoba, canada. Friesens also operates a selfpublishing subsidiary named friesenpress, launched in 2009. New to our product line is shrink sleeves and luxury rigid box. By working with employers and educational partners we are expanding the print industry training opportunities available in manitoba. Friesens printing manitoba manitoba career prospects. Friesens corporation is north americas premier book, yearbook and packaging manufacturer, providing publishers, selfpublishers, institutions, businesses and schools with quality, inhouse services at our 250,000 sq. Weve been going out to the local schools to read to the grade 2 students, each student also receives a copy of the book to take home. Obviously ebooks are affecting business here at friesens, but looking to the future, andrew is confident that there will always be a market for books. The result has been a breakthrough boost in productivity that has taken the industryrenowned printer to an unprecedented new level of efficiency and customer service. List of book printers printable pdf canada book printers art bookbindery 577 border street winnipeg, mb r3h 0n1, canada 8669442999. Friesens is the largest independent book manufacturer in canada, accounting for about 65 per cent of the hardcover titles printed in the country. Friesens book manufacturer author u practical publishing. Our mission is to bring together the best of east and west in book printing, commercial print services, and creative packaging solutions.
Chad friesen ceo at friesens corporation manitoba, canada printing 1 person has recommended chad. Friesens nearly quadruples its productivity with north. Book publishing archives manitoba print industry association. Friesens corporation, altona, printing, imprimeurs, stationeryretail, yearbook printer. Jan 07, 2016 the press sheets still traveled twice through the press, but the companys 50inch machines were printing a 64page childrens book with just two sheets and four makereadies. Canadian book publishing and packaging leader friesens corporation recently installed a manroland 8colour, format 8, roland r900 hiprint xxl press with several key automation modules. Whether your book project requires 1 colour, duotone, full colour or spot colour ink, along with varnishes or coatings, friesens will determine the best quality and costefficient press solution for you. Our domestic book manufacturing partner is friesens of altona, manitoba canada, located just 5 miles from the north dakota border. Our overseas partner is huaxin printing company with plant and facilities located in shenzhen, china. By using this website you consent to the use of cookies.
Friesens corporation invests in two hp indigo 50000. In 2018, friesens was number 60 of the top 400 printing companies in the united states and canada. Friesens corporation, canadas largest printer of hardcover books, is investing in two new industrialscale hp indigo 50000 digital presses to extend its leadership in book printing with a more flexible, costefficient production platform, as it shifts more capacity to digital production. Friesens is one of the top, if not the toppaying employer, in southern manitoba.
Installation of the first press was completed this week at the friesens. Member directory manitoba print industry association. Friesens corporation of altona, manitoba, recognized as one of north americas leading book, yearbook and packaging printers, has installed a new 8colour, format 8, r900 hiprint xxl perfecting press from manroland sheetfed. True to our brand, bringing decoration to shape, these products have the opportunity to be highly decorated premium products elevating your brand in the marketplace. Friesens has an extensive pressroom with stateoftheart. Nov 07, 2019 friesens corporation altona, manitoba, canadas largest printer of hardcover books, is investing in two new industrialscale hp indigo 50000 digital presses to extend its leadership in book printing with a more flexible, costefficient production platform, as it shifts more capacity to digital production. We are the western united states sales office for friesens of altona, manitoba and u. Friesens is one of north americas premier trade book and book packaging. Get a behind the scenes look at why thats the case as chad f.
University of manitoba university governance david g. Jun 21, 2018 at the end of may, i attended a printing seminar at friesens, a printing company in altona, manitoba. Together, we can make your book available worldwide. Friesens manitoba print industry association member directory. The press sheets still traveled twice through the press, but the companys 50inch machines were printing a 64page childrens book with just two sheets and four makereadies. Po box 720 a printers way, altona, manitoba, 204 324 6401. Ongoing digital investments to grow book business at friesens. Growth in all four of its businesses propelled southern manitoba book manufacturer, friesens corporation, to a record sales year in 2018.
Our parent company is friesens corporation, an awardwinning north american book printer established in 1907. Investments continue to be made at friesens corporation, as the altonabased book manufacturer looks to extend its leadership in the field. Friesens is a 112year old premier book, yearbook and packaging solutions provider. They are listed as canadas 18th largest printer and a majority of their sales are south of the border. Our printing experts, fred cheetham and rob tucci are here to answer any book printing questions. Friesenpress is canadas largest publishing services provider. Friesens, friesenpress parent company, are one of the most. Jun 15, 2015 friesens corporation of altona, manitoba, recognized as one of north americas leading book, yearbook and packaging printers, has installed a new 8colour, format 8, r900 hiprint xxl perfecting press from manroland sheetfed. Friesens installs massive manroland xxl printaction. Friesens provides print and packaging services for publishers, schools and manufacturers. Company profile, information and contact info for friesens corporation 1 printers way, altona, mb from profile canada, canadas most trusted business database for lists and data. Friesens headquarters is located in altona, manitoba, ca mb r0g 0b0. Altona more than 20 million copies of the robert munsch childrens classic love you forever have come off the presses of friesens corp. Friesens corporation, altona, printing, imprimeurs, stationeryretail, yearbook printer, services professionnels, highschool yearbooks, book manufacturing, yearbooks.
This business expanded to become one of canadas largest printing companies, d. Jan 23, 2019 growth in all four of its businesses propelled southern manitoba book manufacturer, friesens corporation, to a record sales year in 2018. Oct 20, 2004 friesens has printed some of the worlds most beloved books, including over twenty million copies of robert munschs love you forever, and close to one million copies of the fourth harry potter book, the goblet of fire. Friesens competitors, revenue and employees owler company. They also work on unique projects like boxes and packaging for many top retailers and even sports teams, including projects like the winnipeg jets season tickets box, and the edmonton oilers packaging and boxes for fan gear, and many more. From humble beginnings in 1907, weve grown into the premier. Friesens corporation, altona mb the great canadian. Friesens corporation is north americas premier book, yearbook and packaging manufacturer, providing publishers, selfpublishers, institutions, businesses and. The top 200 offset book printers in canada and overseas. Apr 17, 20 obviously ebooks are affecting business here at friesens, but looking to the future, andrew is confident that there will always be a market for books. While were fully committed to our core bookprinting business, friesens is also expanding our evergrowing packaging division business, he added. View chad friesens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Friesens corporation printing altona, manitoba 854 followers friesens corporation is north americas premier book, yearbook and packaging manufacturer. Nov 28, 2019 investments continue to be made at friesens corporation, as the altonabased book manufacturer looks to extend its leadership in the field.
A decade ago, the outlook was bleak for renowned altona book printer, friesens corporation. They covered every aspect of the book printing process, from the moment a publisher sends digital files to the final stages of binding. Friesens corporation is celebrating the 20th anniversary in 2004 of printing the very popular series of companys coming. Nov 05, 2019 friesens corporation, canadas largest printer of hardcover books, is investing in two new industrialscale hp indigo 50000 digital presses to extend its leadership in book printing with a more flexible, costefficient production platform, as it shifts more capacity to digital production. The latest injection involves two new industrialscale digital presses the first of which was installed this week at its printing facility in southern manitoba. Founded in 1907, friesens has garnered a reputation as the premier book facility in north america. Retail book sales were added in 1923, and a print shop and wholesale stationery supply in 1930. Friesens keeps the pages turning winnipeg free press. Art books, book manufacturing, book printing, book publishing, books, calenders, color printing, colour printing, printing, printing press. The allnew evolution from manroland sheetfed begins installation in the early spring at friesens altona, manitoba facility.
Friesens also welcomes customers to visit us for press checks. From 1910 to 1946, he was also an agent for manitoba government telephones. The 600 employeeowners serve publishers, schools, selfpublishers, and consumer brands from their 350,000 sq. Friesens corporation, in altona, mb, is canadas leading book manufacturer, specializing in fullcolour coffee table books. Friesens installs two hp indigo 50000 digital presses to. Business remodel helped bookprinting business stay afloat in digital age. Friesens corporation, one printers way, altona, manitoba r0g 0b0. The top 50 offset book printers in canada and overseas here is a list of shortrun and longrun offset printers who specialize in printing books. At friesens, we are in the business of meeting our customers needs. Any printer can put ink on paper, but the employeeowners at friesens are committed to the craft of building amazing. Friesens is canadas largest printer of hardcover books. Nov 05, 2019 friesens corporation, canadas largest printer of hardcover books, is investing in two new industrialscale hp indigo 50000 digital presses to extend its leadership in book printing with a more. Friesens, friesenpress parent company, are one of the most advanced printers in north america. What began in 1907 as a small confectionery store is now canadas largest independent book manufacturer.
Ceo chad friesen and a few of the friesens employeeowners share their opinions on what they appreciate about working at friesens and how to. Friesens book division is located in altona, manitoba and is a full service provider of all your book needs. Search products in tuugo search businesses in tuugo. Tell your story and capture your history through one of friesens photo book history packages. All of the books in the friesenpress online bookstore are printed ondemand and provide authors with the highest possible royalties. Friesens corporation altona, manitoba, canadas largest printer of hardcover books, is investing in two new industrialscale hp indigo 50000 digital presses to extend its leadership in book printing with a more flexible, costefficient production platform, as it shifts more capacity to digital production. Furthermore, it has been rated as one of canadas best 50 managed companies by deloitte and touche on several occasions. Friesen takes you on a virtual tour of their impressive printing facilities in tiny altona, manitoba. Friesenpress is a division of friesens corporation, an awardwinning north american book printer.
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