If l’Empreinte has carved out a place for itself among the largest brand printers in Quebec, it is because it has always been able to innovate and offer a wide range of printed products. The complexity of the challenge does not matter, it is the results that count. With our motivated artisans and our impressive technological equipment, we can meet many challenges. Here are a few of our proudest achievements.
Our roadmap in printing for publication confirms l’Empreinte’s great expertise in delivering quality work. With production time well below average, the quality level of the printed product and the effectiveness of our quality controls will show why l’Empreinte is so renowned for the value it adds.
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LSTW magazine has often won awards for the
quality of its design: honouring this exceptional artistic work with excellent
printing was a challenge in itself. Despite the size of the ink coverage, the
rendering of the photos had to be beyond reproach. The use of UV inks, which
are more effective and brighter, and the systematic retouching of the photos
enabled us to obtain a top-of-the-range product. The three different covers of
this collector's item had to be perfectly centred so that the spine aligned with
those of the other issues.
LSTW magazine has often won awards for the
quality of its design: honouring this exceptional artistic work with excellent
printing was a challenge in itself. Despite the size of the ink coverage, the
rendering of the photos had to be beyond reproach. The use of UV inks, which
are more effective and brighter, and the systematic retouching of the photos
enabled us to obtain a top-of-the-range product. The three different covers of
this collector's item had to be perfectly centred so that the spine aligned with
those of the other issues.
Designed to promote the Bloome apartments,
this booklet, with its elegant, jazzy look, presented a number of production
challenges due to its complex design. A smaller, hand-glued brochure and an
arabesque flap that can be used as a bookmark complete the item. The
quadrichrome backgrounds required a great deal of control during the printing
process. The glazed cover, which has a very small spine in a different colour,
had to be applied with great precision.
Designed to promote the Bloome apartments,
this booklet, with its elegant, jazzy look, presented a number of production
challenges due to its complex design. A smaller, hand-glued brochure and an
arabesque flap that can be used as a bookmark complete the item. The
quadrichrome backgrounds required a great deal of control during the printing
process. The glazed cover, which has a very small spine in a different colour,
had to be applied with great precision.
L'Empreinte was entrusted with the precious mission of printing collector's boxes of this book of photographs by a renowned painter. Expectations were high. We proposed printing in two different blacks to do justice to the images and ensure consistency between the different time periods. A number of challenges included printing a small quantity on a high-speed press without losing consistency, simultaneously producing the slipcases and laminated jacket volumes, and coordinating with the artist the signing of 200 copies before boxing. A truly upscale product!
L'Empreinte was entrusted with the precious mission of printing collector's boxes of this book of photographs by a renowned painter. Expectations were high. We proposed printing in two different blacks to do justice to the images and ensure consistency between the different time periods. A number of challenges included printing a small quantity on a high-speed press without losing consistency, simultaneously producing the slipcases and laminated jacket volumes, and coordinating with the artist the signing of 200 copies before boxing. A truly upscale product!
The book Serge Lemoyne - Hors jeu from the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec garnered us the Publishing - Books Award at the 40th Gutenberg Gala. For this outstanding project, produced in collaboration with Gravure Choquet and Multi-Reliure, we had to produce a Swiss binding and a coloured edge. The edging process and the cover design were real challenges. To preserve the integrity of the colour, a change of method required the 1,500 covers to be glued by hand. A real team effort!
The book Serge Lemoyne - Hors jeu from the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec garnered us the Publishing - Books Award at the 40th Gutenberg Gala. For this outstanding project, produced in collaboration with Gravure Choquet and Multi-Reliure, we had to produce a Swiss binding and a coloured edge. The edging process and the cover design were real challenges. To preserve the integrity of the colour, a change of method required the 1,500 covers to be glued by hand. A real team effort!
A true partnership between the agency and the printer to create the annual report of one of our Quebec leaders, Agropur, a dairy cooperative. The elegance and purity of the paper is quickly apparent in its whiteness and its gold embossing. Coming from an eco-responsible source (FSC), this pure white paper pays tribute to the magnificent images of our agricultural producers.
A true partnership between the agency and the printer to create the annual report of one of our Quebec leaders, Agropur, a dairy cooperative. The elegance and purity of the paper is quickly apparent in its whiteness and its gold embossing. Coming from an eco-responsible source (FSC), this pure white paper pays tribute to the magnificent images of our agricultural producers.
L'actualité ALIMENTAIRE is produced four times a year and distributed to the entire food chain from producers to grocery stores. L'Empreinte has been able to highlight the tactile quality of this product by applying different types of varnishes to create a truly unique experience for readers.
L'actualité ALIMENTAIRE is produced four times a year and distributed to the entire food chain from producers to grocery stores. L'Empreinte has been able to highlight the tactile quality of this product by applying different types of varnishes to create a truly unique experience for readers.
Infopresse publishes this annual guide once a year in collaboration with the Association of creative communication agencies. This essential tool for the communications industry uses a UV technology which has enabled l'Empreinte to maintain the highest quality by using substrates that are renowned for their environmentally friendly properties.
Infopresse publishes this annual guide once a year in collaboration with the Association of creative communication agencies. This essential tool for the communications industry uses a UV technology which has enabled l'Empreinte to maintain the highest quality by using substrates that are renowned for their environmentally friendly properties.
Index Design is a reference for the Quebec interior design industry. L'Empreinte has been printing this long-awaited trend magazine for architects, interior designers and manufacturers for the past 12 years. In this sector sensitive to environmental responsibility, l'Empreinte has made a shift and started using UV printing solutions without VOCs (volatile organic compounds) while not compromising on print quality.
Index Design is a reference for the Quebec interior design industry. L'Empreinte has been printing this long-awaited trend magazine for architects, interior designers and manufacturers for the past 12 years. In this sector sensitive to environmental responsibility, l'Empreinte has made a shift and started using UV printing solutions without VOCs (volatile organic compounds) while not compromising on print quality.
An incomparable tribute to the King of Pop, "One" is a show dedicated to Michael Jackson's immersive artistic universe. L'Empreinte has created a souvenir program in line with the visual approach of the show. Printed in four-colour process with a selective satin aqueous varnish, this project reveals with elegance and sobriety the show's electrifying modernity. Customized cutting, multi-level folding and other finishes make this an iconic project.
An incomparable tribute to the King of Pop, "One" is a show dedicated to Michael Jackson's immersive artistic universe. L'Empreinte has created a souvenir program in line with the visual approach of the show. Printed in four-colour process with a selective satin aqueous varnish, this project reveals with elegance and sobriety the show's electrifying modernity. Customized cutting, multi-level folding and other finishes make this an iconic project.
L’Empreinte offers a wide variety of products, materials, and techniques in our solutions. With combinations of varnishes, metallic printing, and custom sizes, the team’s creative genius is put to good use creating spectacular items that will attract the eye.
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The Wellington books we designed for Devimco Real Estate won the Client Marketing Award at the 40th Gutenberg Gala. We had the pleasure of collaborating with Gravure Choquet, Multi-Reliure and Plastirale for these sophisticated creations that showcase exclusive condos: the first book is a promotional tool and the second is intended for new owners. The UV print stands out beautifully on the offset paper used. Reinventing the art of living, reinventing the art of the book!
The Wellington books we designed for Devimco Real Estate won the Client Marketing Award at the 40th Gutenberg Gala. We had the pleasure of collaborating with Gravure Choquet, Multi-Reliure and Plastirale for these sophisticated creations that showcase exclusive condos: the first book is a promotional tool and the second is intended for new owners. The UV print stands out beautifully on the offset paper used. Reinventing the art of living, reinventing the art of the book!
As part of its exhibition on Alexander Calder, an American sculptor and painter, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has entrusted l'Empreinte with the creation of this magnificent piece. The sculpture inside this invitation has been a part of our lives since Expo 67. The concept was always to ensure that the work was in relief rather than static within the invitation.
As part of its exhibition on Alexander Calder, an American sculptor and painter, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has entrusted l'Empreinte with the creation of this magnificent piece. The sculpture inside this invitation has been a part of our lives since Expo 67. The concept was always to ensure that the work was in relief rather than static within the invitation.
This project involved producing a booklet of cardboard paper samples used to demonstrate the printing and converting flexibility of Kallima cardboards.
In this booklet, printing prowess meets precision embossing on multiple levels. The addition of a gold glitter varnish adds a festive note. The varnishes highlight the embossed elements while respecting the customer's environmental values.
This project involved producing a booklet of cardboard paper samples used to demonstrate the printing and converting flexibility of Kallima cardboards.
In this booklet, printing prowess meets precision embossing on multiple levels. The addition of a gold glitter varnish adds a festive note. The varnishes highlight the embossed elements while respecting the customer's environmental values.
L'Empreinte produced its 2018 calendar on the Heidelberg XL 106. With a Silver Thermal Film Multieffect Mirror lamination, we increased the brightness of the photos by creating true visual depth. Between the white inks and soft touch aqueous varnishes, our calendar creates the perfect balance between metallic finishes and light.
L'Empreinte produced its 2018 calendar on the Heidelberg XL 106. With a Silver Thermal Film Multieffect Mirror lamination, we increased the brightness of the photos by creating true visual depth. Between the white inks and soft touch aqueous varnishes, our calendar creates the perfect balance between metallic finishes and light.
For its 57th Annual Ball, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts chose a Western theme, an emblematic universe that needed to be revisited. With its SuedeTex paper, satin black stamping and light embossing, this invitation recreated the atmosphere of a saloon with its refined textures and metallic inks.
For its 57th Annual Ball, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts chose a Western theme, an emblematic universe that needed to be revisited. With its SuedeTex paper, satin black stamping and light embossing, this invitation recreated the atmosphere of a saloon with its refined textures and metallic inks.
The speed and power of l’Empreinte’s production process enables to print thousands or million copies of direct mails, with or without addresses. With the rise of e-commerce and technologies that make use of data-driven categorization, this type of production will expand even further in the years ahead, and l’Empreinte has set itself up to become a key player in this market.
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The ingeniousness and expertise of l’Empreinte’s team are put to good use from the earliest conception of the packaging. The wide range of printing technologies available enables l’Empreinte’s clients to explore various options to ensure that their products stand apart at points of sale.
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Combining the refinement of L'Oréal
products with the environmental values of the Biolage brand: that was the
challenge for this 100% recycled kraft substrate packaging. Printing an
attractive visual on this material meant overcoming its heterogeneous composition,
the dust generated by the recycled material during printing and the challenge
of obtaining an opaque white on a brown background. We tested several
combinations and methods in order to obtain a suitable colour recipe. This
technical complexity makes each box almost unique!
Combining the refinement of L'Oréal
products with the environmental values of the Biolage brand: that was the
challenge for this 100% recycled kraft substrate packaging. Printing an
attractive visual on this material meant overcoming its heterogeneous composition,
the dust generated by the recycled material during printing and the challenge
of obtaining an opaque white on a brown background. We tested several
combinations and methods in order to obtain a suitable colour recipe. This
technical complexity makes each box almost unique!
The ultimate functionality of this box of
ten coffee capsules is the result of extensive research. Delivered flat and designed for easy
packaging on the client's automated equipment, it features a perforation for residue-free,
zipper-style opening. It is embossed, which means that precise pressure is
applied at each stage of the finishing process. The high-quality printing
features two UV ink-based varnishes, printed without overlap despite the use of
two separate technologies.
The ultimate functionality of this box of
ten coffee capsules is the result of extensive research. Delivered flat and designed for easy
packaging on the client's automated equipment, it features a perforation for residue-free,
zipper-style opening. It is embossed, which means that precise pressure is
applied at each stage of the finishing process. The high-quality printing
features two UV ink-based varnishes, printed without overlap despite the use of
two separate technologies.
Probaclac wanted its pharmaceutical box to reflect its premium positioning and be noticed in the market.
With a red metallic finish representing cranberries and a high gloss on the whole box, we have obtained a distinctive result that advertises a high-quality product!
Probaclac wanted its pharmaceutical box to reflect its premium positioning and be noticed in the market.
With a red metallic finish representing cranberries and a high gloss on the whole box, we have obtained a distinctive result that advertises a high-quality product!
Enclosed in a sleeve with a satin finish, this gift box offers a travel size container of a cosmetic product.
Thanks to an ingenious construction, when the lid of the box is lifted, a gift card moves from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The recipient then discovers the product and the gift card. An original way of transforming a packaging into a surprise gift!
Enclosed in a sleeve with a satin finish, this gift box offers a travel size container of a cosmetic product.
Thanks to an ingenious construction, when the lid of the box is lifted, a gift card moves from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The recipient then discovers the product and the gift card. An original way of transforming a packaging into a surprise gift!
