Why Royal
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3-Day Turnaround
Turnaround time is crucial for a successful print project. At Royal, we prioritize your printing needs, allowing you to focus on what you do best in your business. One of our keys to success is rapid turnaround times – over 80% of all projects printed in-house are completed within 3 business days. We recognize your time is valuable and are committed to making the most of it! Exceptions to this are made for projects that require a 3rd party vendor, special-ordered stock, or more than 4 hours of press time.
Overflow Handling
Rather than taking the typical “we’ll get to it when we can” approach, we have proactively created redundancy in our system and put the pieces into place to be able to maintain consistent delivery times throughout the highs and the lows.
Workflow Automation
Our efficient processes and dedicated team ensure that your projects are completed with precision and speed, meeting tight deadlines without compromising on quality. In order to accomplish this, we’ve integrated various software solutions to automate all the way through from pre-press, to press, to finishing. As needed, we also work directly with clients to simplify the ordering process for unique or complex workflows.
Daily Reporting
Every day, our production team is briefed on the Daily Production List of jobs that must be completed. This serves as a guide to ensure we continue to deliver on our promise for industry-leading turnaround times, and allows us to be one step ahead when the shop floor gets busy!
Sugar Sheet™ Paper
Sugar Sheet™ paper is a comprehensive line of 100% forest-free papers made from sugar cane fiber, helping organizations preserve trees and reduce greenhouse gases with a lower carbon footprint than traditional paper.
The best part? No difference in price or quality compared to traditional paper made from trees! With a variety of coatings, weights, and formats, Royal has a sustainable paper alternative for your next printing project.
EcoSavings & EcoIcon
Switching to Sugar Sheet™ helps your organization reduce deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, and EcoSavings adds transparency to these measurable environmental benefits, maximizing the value of your sustainable printing choices. All environmental savings are continually accumulated for your organization and are available to view online, making sustainability integration seamless and fast. For detailed environmental savings information, myRoyal provides online access to savings reports for auditing, compliance, and reporting.
To highlight your efforts, a variety of EcoIcons are available for use on your printing. Our design team can apply these icons for you at no extra charge. We recommend placing the EcoIcon of your choice in the bottom corner of the front or back of your printed piece. Adding an EcoIcon to your print project emphasizes your commitment to sustainability.
One-Stop Shop
At Royal, we offer a wide range of printing services, making us your one-stop shop for all your printing needs. With roughly 46 pieces of equipment spanning 35,000 square feet, we have the capacity to handle diverse printing projects. Over the years, we have continually invested in new equipment for commercial print, labels, and packaging, aligning with our commitment to providing comprehensive printing solutions.
Graphic Design & Prepress
Every successful print project starts with a high-quality print file. Whether you provide us with a print-ready PDF, an old file that requires changes, or simply an idea, we can help to bring your project to life.
- Simple prepress setup for print-ready files is included with all of our projects.
- Minor changes can be made for a small art fee.
- New designs from scratch are handled directly through our graphic design team and quoted as separate projects. Learn more
Digital & Offset Presses
For shorter run projects, we have a combination of 5 digital colour presses, including an HP Indigo for high quality product labels. These presses make it easy to customize your project with a variety of additional capabilities such as spot varnish, inline booklet-making, extended sheet length, punch & stitch, etc.
For longer run projects or when a specific brand/spot colour must be hit, we recommend moving over to one of our 5 high-speed offset presses. At certain volumes, the unit price for printing offset becomes lower than digital. Our knowledgeable team will be able to recommend the right production path for your project, taking all of the specifications into account!
Bindery
At the end of the production path comes our Bindery department, filled with a variety of devices that help bring your printing to life!
Our extensive capabilities allow us to manage every aspect of your printing project, from design and prepress to printing and finishing. By offering a full suite of services in-house, we ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the entire process. Whether you require large-scale commercial printing or specialized packaging solutions, we have the expertise and resources to deliver exceptional results.
Get It Right Guarantee
For over 80 years, Royal has nurtured long-term relationships with our clients, understanding the importance of happy customers. We take pride in the positive feedback we receive from our clients year after year, and we strive to maintain that high level of satisfaction. That’s why we offer the Get-it-Right Guarantee. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the printing we deliver, there is no risk. We are not happy until you are happy, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Sustainability Initiatives
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 SheetTM. 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.
Family-Driven Service
At Royal, we believe in the power of family-driven service. As a family-owned business, we bring a personal touch to every interaction, treating our clients like members of our extended family. Our commitment to personalized service sets us apart, ensuring that you receive the attention and care you deserve.
We take the time to understand your unique needs and tailor our services to meet your specific requirements. Our dedicated team is always available to provide expert guidance and support throughout your printing project. We value the relationships we build with our clients and strive to create a warm, welcoming experience every time you work with us.
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EcoSavings To-Date
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