About

About

Our History

Since 1932, Royal has been committed to providing BC-based organizations with reliable full-service solutions for their print requirements. Over the years, we’ve continued to evolve based on the changing needs of customers.

Decades later, the tradition lives on. This is the story of how it all started.

Decades

Generations

1932

The Beginning
1960’s

Business Forms
1980’s

Colour Printing
2010’s

Redefining Sustainability
2020’s

The Next Generation

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to make sustainable print solutions more affordable and accessible than traditional alternatives.

Established in 1932, Royal is a family legacy at the forefront of sustainable print solutions. With a rich history spanning over 90 years, Royal combines cutting-edge technology and tailored service to ensure sustainable printing is affordable and accessible for businesses and institutions across BC.

Join us in leading the charge, as we steer the print industry toward a brighter future, making sustainable printing a seamless reality.

3-Pillar Approach

Sustainability

There’s a greener way to print. We’ve taken a bold step towards this vision by offering Sugar Sheet^tm paper over traditional tree-based papers. But that isn’t all – every facet of our operation is treated as an opportunity to reduce our collective footprint. From electric vehicle deliveries, to chemical-free plates, to renewable energy credits, we’ve got you covered. Our commitment to sustainability is more than a choice; it’s our legacy for future generations.

Rapid Precision

Speed and accuracy are non-negotiable. With nearly a century of history, we know that getting it done right and getting it done quickly is the very foundation of your success. We know you don’t have time to wait, so we guarantee to be the fastest, delivering exceptional results the first time, every time. Need your printing in 3 days? Others say no way – we say, no problem.

Tailored Service

We treat you as one of our own. With 91 years of experience, we understand the print industry inside and out. We’ve been through it all, and when you work with us, we treat you as one of our own. Need a job delivered in just two days and dropped off at your doorstep? No problem. We’ve done it before! Need that same print from 4 years ago you can’t find? Don’t worry, we still have the file!

Green Business is Good Business

ZERO-EMISSION DELIVERY

Royal has partnered with Vancouver-based Zipply Couriers and Novex Delivery Solutions. Their unique fleets of zero-emission and hybrid vehicles deliver our printing throughout the lower mainland, reducing CO2 emissions by over 50%. Furthermore, Novex is proudly carbon neutral and B Corp certified. These solutions have provided us the ability to deliver on our commitment to sustainable printing.

GREEN ENERGY PRINTING

In partnership with Bullfrog Power, Royal introduces another first for BC – printing produced entirely with green energy. With the help of green energy certificates audited by Deloitte, our printing facility places wind energy and landfill natural gas onto the grid equal to our usage, resulting in net zero emissions and saving 4 tons of CO2 per month!

PAPER WASTE REDUCTION

One of the largest waste streams in printing is paper, and most paper is wasted during the press setup process for each order. In partnership with Heidelberg, Royal has invested in press technology previously only available in Toronto. As a result, press waste has been reduced by 90%, press setup times are 40% faster, and our price for full color offset printing has never been more competitive. Any remaining waste paper is recycled. We also have a program for proper disposal of other materials such as plastics, metals, inks, batteries, lightbulbs, pens and pencils.

SUSTAINABLE INKS

At Royal, all of our offset presses use vegetable-based and soy-based inks with low VOCs, ensuring a healthier environment for both our team and our clients. These eco-friendly inks reduce harmful emissions and contribute to cleaner air quality. By choosing vegetable-based inks, we uphold our commitment to sustainability while also delivering the quality our customers have come to expect.

ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING

At Royal Printers, we’re committed to sustainability in everything we do—including our packaging. Our shipping cartons are made from 100% recycled corrugated cardboard, ensuring that each box you receive is part of a closed-loop system. For your business card and letterhead orders, we take it a step further with 100% tree-free boxes crafted from our innovative Sugar Sheet^tm. By reducing waste and conserving natural resources, we provide eco-friendly packaging that aligns with our mission: making sustainable print an easy business decision!

CHEM-FREE PLATES

Lithographic offset presses require the use of metal plates that transfer the image to be printed. Plate preparation often involves the use of various harmful chemicals, as well as energy and water waste. At Royal, we use chem-free printing plates, which eliminate the need for harmful chemicals and significantly reduce environmental impact. This eco-friendly approach not only conserves water and energy but also improves workplace safety for our team.