Burnaby, BC — Hemlock is proud to announce the relocation of its wide-format production operations to a newly renovated facility in Burnaby, a building with special significance as the company’s former home. The move marks both a return to roots and a major step forward, bringing expanded capabilities, advanced technologies, and future-ready infrastructure together in one location.
Originally home to Hemlock Printers from 1973 to 1986, the facility now serves as the hub for Hemlock’s wide-format operations. Located just a short distance from the company’s main plant, the renovated site brings wide-format and fine art printing under one roof, supporting increased output, automation, and creative flexibility across both rigid and flexible materials.
In addition to its existing rigid and roll media printing capabilities, Hemlock has invested in new technology to expand capacity and streamline production. Recent additions include the Canon Texas LT/X2 flatbed printer and the Kongsberg C64 digital cutter with i-BF60 V2 automated feeder and stacker, enabling greater efficiency and precision across a wide range of applications.
The facility’s Canon Colorado M5 introduces advanced finishing capabilities previously unavailable without additional coatings, including roll-to-roll white ink, spot gloss without the use of varnish, raised textures, and layered printing up to five layers — ideal for double-sided window decals and day/night backlit graphics. Fine art printing is further supported by upgraded Epson SureColour P20570 technology, delivering highly accurate, richly nuanced colour across twelve ink channels, including orange, green, and violet.
“Returning to a facility that was a catalyst for Hemlock’s growth during the 1970’s and 80’s is a very special and exciting development for our business,” said Richard Kouwenhoven, Hemlock’s President and CEO. “The facility is now the home of a state-of-the art wide-format operation that will be central to our future growth and success.”
For more information, please contact:
Nicole Katz, VP Communications
nkatz@hemlock.com
+1 323 874 2300
For more on how this relocation supports Hemlock’s sustainability goals, read A Homecoming that Advances Sustainability.