Hemlock Printers
50th Anniversary
Celebrating Fifty Years
Hemlock is celebrating fifty years of success as one of the industry’s most innovative and progressive leaders.
Join us as we look back at our storied history and showcase the people and events associated with this remarkable milestone.
Open House
Showcasing our 50th anniversary Open House event! Want to share your story about the event or Hemlock in general? Send us your images and anecdotes to info@hemlock.com
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1997 Open House
Our themed Open Houses were legendary. Chewbacca and Han Solo even made an appearance to our Star Wars themed event.
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1986 New Press
Heidelberg Press Installation Day
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2008 - 40th Anniversary Open House
The 40th Anniversary Open House
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2008 - 40th Anniversary Open House
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2010 Vancouver Olympic Spirit
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2013 Dumpster Dive
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2015 Summer Picnic
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2018 - 50th Anniversary Picnic @ Grouse Mountain
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2004 - 6-colour Heidelberg console
2004 - 6-colour Heidelberg console
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1986 - 20th Anniversary
1986 - 20th Anniversary Dick and John Kouwenhoven
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1986 - Open House
1986 - Open House Left to Right: Vanessa Hilton, Dick Kouwenhoven, Richard Kouwenhoven, Clara Kouwenhoven
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1993 - New Addition
1993 - New Addition 7053 Buller Ave. Location
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1986 - Pressroom
1986 - Pressroom
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1986 - Open House
1986 - Open House
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1993 - Open House
1993 - Open House Prepress
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2002 - Press Installation
2002 - Press Installation
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1993 - Open House
1993 - Open House
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2014 - XL UV 6-Colour Press
2014 - XL UV 6-colour press
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1997 Family Picnic
1997 Family Picnic cutting the cake
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2014 - Pressroom
2014 - View of Pressroom
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1997 BBQ
As you can see, barbecuing on the rooftop patio is a Hemlock tradition.
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1986 Pressroom
1986 Open House
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1980s - 7015 Location
7015 Buller Ave.
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1972 - Dick and John Kouwenhoven
1972 - Dick and John Kouwenhoven
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1980's PrePress
1980's Prepress
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1972 - Hemlock Printers
1972 - Hemlock Printers
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2014 - Display Open House
2014 - Display Open House
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2014 - Print & a Pint
2014 - Print & a Pint
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Take a glimpse into our early days or explore more recent activities with our gallery below.
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1972 – Dick and John Kouwenhoven
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1972 – Hemlock Printers
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1980’s PrePress
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1980s – 7015 Location
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1986 – 20th Anniversary
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1986 – Open House