Integrity.
Innovation.
In Print.
About Hemlock
Our Mission
Hemlock’s Mission is to deliver exceptional printed products through teamwork, continuous innovation and a dedication to our craft. Our Vision is to be the most progressive and sustainable print provider in North America. These values are embraced across our organization, and help define our actions, decisions and initiatives every day.
Our Team
Hemlock's team brings a culture of integrity, passion and experience to every project, allowing us to provide the best possible print solutions for our clients.
We are proud of our team and always looking for more people with a similar passion and experience for print. View current opportunities.
- Leadership
Mark Florkow
Director, Finance
Bernie Chiu
PrePress Supervisor
Jeff Cooper
Production Manager
Jim de Zwart
Manager, IT
John Anderson
Pressroom Supervisor
Kasey Baillie
Production Supervisor, Digital
Paul Roberts
Bindery Supervisor
Shirley Huang
Office Supervisor, Digital & Display
Wayne Durnan
Pressroom Supervisor
Brad Fleming
Account Manager
Christian Beveridge
Account Manager
Dirk Ottevangeres
Account Manager
Doug Climie
VP Sales and Marketing
Eric Kouwenhoven
Sales Manager, Seattle Office
Ernie Lin
Account Manager
Evelyn Edwardson
Account Manager
Frits Kouwenhoven
Managing Partner, Hemlock Printers USA
Gord Wright
Account Manager
Harminder Agojo
Inside Sales
Hope Moseley
Account Manager
James Lim
Account Manager
Janet Speer
Account Manager
JP Witham
Account Manager
Kim Neal
Account Manager
Patrick Brown
Account Manager
Paul Verrall
Account Manager
Rita Acosta
Account Manager
Stephanie Beveridge
Account Manager
Tracy Clark
Account Manager
Hemlock has established and adheres to a clearly defined set of guiding principles for Corporate Social Responsibility, including:
- 01Bringing social benefits to the community through employment, volunteerism and financial support of charitable and nonprofit organizations.
- 02Treating all employees with respect and dignity by offering a healthy and safe work environment, regular and open channels of communication and equitable compensation.
- 03Being fair, honest and forthright in our business practices with customers and suppliers.
- 04Researching and applying the use of sustainable materials in all areas of the production process.
- 05Considering the impact all decisions have on the health of the planet and its inhabitants.
Our 50th
Created for our 50th Anniversary, this video is a tribute to our rich history of craftsmanship and innovation, and to our passionate employees whose hardwork and dedication is the reason we have achieved 50 years in business.
History
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1968
Starting from a humble, 600 square foot storefront producing one- and two-colour stationery products, Hemlock opens with one A.B. Dick press and a manual platen letterpress. Incorporated in 1968 by Dick Kouwenhoven, Hemlock establishes an early reputation for quality and innovation.
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1975
Equipment expansion include two large format presses and producing two-colour direct mail for leading department store chains.
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1986
Hemlock moves its operations to the current location, building a 75,000 sq ft facility at 7050 Buller Avenue in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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1993
The early ‘90s marks an expansion of the Burnaby headquarters to house the new prepress department, as well as expanded press capacity, and now operates from a facility expanded to 79,000 sq ft.
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1999
Hemlock expands to five sales offices along the west coast of North America, becoming the first BC-based printer to begin serving clients in the United States.
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2004
Hemlock forms its first Sustainability Committee, driving new internal initiatives and forging innovative partnerships with mills and NGO’s.
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2005
To meet growing demand, Hemlock initiates a division dedicated to Digital Print, offering offset-calibre quality, greater flexibility, lower minimums and faster turnaround for clients with HP Indigo press technology.
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2012
Hemlock embraces UV technology with the installation of a Heidelberg six colour XL UV press, widely expanding the scope of substrate and treatment options available to our customers.
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2015
The company grows again, to include Hemlock Display, in a dedicated wide format and display graphics facility powered by progressive Durst and Zund technologies.
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2017
Hemlock, in partnership with Harling Direct, acquires Kirk Marketing and establishes a company with dedicated data, mailing, warehousing and distribution. Our Digital and Display production equipment and staff consolidate into a high-efficiency single facility on North Fraser Way in south Burnaby.
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1968
Starting from a humble, 600 square foot storefront producing one- and two-colour stationery products, Hemlock opens with one A.B. Dick press and a manual platen letterpress. Incorporated in 1968 by Dick Kouwenhoven, Hemlock establishes an early reputation for quality and innovation.
-
1975
Equipment expansion include two large format presses and producing two-colour direct mail for leading department store chains.
-
1986
Hemlock moves its operations to the current location, building a 75,000 sq ft facility at 7050 Buller Avenue in Burnaby, British Columbia.
-
1993
The early ‘90s marks an expansion of the Burnaby headquarters to house the new prepress department, as well as expanded press capacity, and now operates from a facility expanded to 79,000 sq ft.
-
1999
Hemlock expands to five sales offices along the west coast of North America, becoming the first BC-based printer to begin serving clients in the United States.
-
2004
Hemlock forms its first Sustainability Committee, driving new internal initiatives and forging innovative partnerships with mills and NGO’s.
-
2005
To meet growing demand, Hemlock initiates a division dedicated to Digital Print, offering offset-calibre quality, greater flexibility, lower minimums and faster turnaround for clients with HP Indigo press technology.
-
2012
Hemlock embraces UV technology with the installation of a Heidelberg six colour XL UV press, widely expanding the scope of substrate and treatment options available to our customers.
-
2015
The company grows again, to include Hemlock Display, in a dedicated wide format and display graphics facility powered by progressive Durst and Zund technologies.
-
2017
Hemlock, in partnership with Harling Direct, acquires Kirk Marketing and establishes a company with dedicated data, mailing, warehousing and distribution. Our Digital and Display production equipment and staff consolidate into a high-efficiency single facility on North Fraser Way in south Burnaby.