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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.

Publication

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.

Types of documents

  • Trade magazines
  • Annual reports
  • Newsletters
  • Company periodicals
  • Schoolbooks and classroom materials
  • Service records
  • Anniversary books

Musée des beaux-arts de Québec - Hors jeu

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!

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Musée des beaux-arts de Québec - Hors jeu

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!

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The Art of Flavor

The Art of Flavor is a bold achievement for which the artisans at l'Empreinte have had the pleasure of unleashing their full potential. In this cookbook, pastry chef Amaury Guichon takes you on a gourmet journey across several continents. This achievement, which was recognized by the jury, recently won us the Gutenberg Prize in the "Book Publishing" category. This volume contains four sheets of Clearfold translucent paper, which gives it a very sophisticated look. Thanks to an ingenious combination of robustness and aesthetics, our artisans have also managed to simulate a saddle-sewn finish for a most meticulous look.

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The Art of Flavor

The Art of Flavor is a bold achievement for which the artisans at l'Empreinte have had the pleasure of unleashing their full potential. In this cookbook, pastry chef Amaury Guichon takes you on a gourmet journey across several continents. This achievement, which was recognized by the jury, recently won us the Gutenberg Prize in the "Book Publishing" category. This volume contains four sheets of Clearfold translucent paper, which gives it a very sophisticated look. Thanks to an ingenious combination of robustness and aesthetics, our artisans have also managed to simulate a saddle-sewn finish for a most meticulous look.

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Mimi pourquoi


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Agropur

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.

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Agropur

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.

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Notre-Dame Basilica

This book is an invitation to rediscover a rich heritage, which is most meaningful when seen in person!  It is intended to show both its complex architecture and its great artistic and religious significance.  Full-colour printing + pms, sewn interior sections, stitched spine, all under a protective jacket: here is everything you need to enter this historically rich universe.  Created with thin layers of gold, the gilded edging recalls high quality medieval illuminations.  A true masterpiece!

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Notre-Dame Basilica

This book is an invitation to rediscover a rich heritage, which is most meaningful when seen in person!  It is intended to show both its complex architecture and its great artistic and religious significance.  Full-colour printing + pms, sewn interior sections, stitched spine, all under a protective jacket: here is everything you need to enter this historically rich universe.  Created with thin layers of gold, the gilded edging recalls high quality medieval illuminations.  A true masterpiece!

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Moncton Hub

Moncton Hub brings together photos and texts by authors from the City of Moncton. In order to achieve a high-end product that would match its contents, l'Empreinte produced this digital project on Cougar and Supreme paper while creating the right black and white densities for the photographs.

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Moncton Hub

Moncton Hub brings together photos and texts by authors from the City of Moncton. In order to achieve a high-end product that would match its contents, l'Empreinte produced this digital project on Cougar and Supreme paper while creating the right black and white densities for the photographs.

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Le Must

Le Must is a food chain publication aimed at better educating consumers on grocery stores and helping them better understand the benefits of healthy eating. Le Must is associated with Procure for its Tour du Courage event. A customized brochure was developed by l'Empreinte to promote more than 50,000 datasets and images which the 275 participants received, with their photo and results on the front page. This brochure was also sent to each of the main donors with their individual placement in the run and donation tally.

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Le Must

Le Must is a food chain publication aimed at better educating consumers on grocery stores and helping them better understand the benefits of healthy eating. Le Must is associated with Procure for its Tour du Courage event. A customized brochure was developed by l'Empreinte to promote more than 50,000 datasets and images which the 275 participants received, with their photo and results on the front page. This brochure was also sent to each of the main donors with their individual placement in the run and donation tally.

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L’actualité ALIMENTAIRE

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.

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L’actualité ALIMENTAIRE

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.

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Infopresse

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.

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Infopresse

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.

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Index

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.

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Index

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.

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Cirque Du Soleil - Zumanity

Zumanity, Cirque du Soleil's first cabaret show, is a blend of human sensuality and the intimacy of artistic performance. L'Empreinte has transposed the show's theme into a satin programme that combines soft touch and black vellum. Symbolizing discovery and discretion, the cover banner was embossed in black, without printing. Between art binding and acrobatics in a single step!

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Cirque Du Soleil - Zumanity

Zumanity, Cirque du Soleil's first cabaret show, is a blend of human sensuality and the intimacy of artistic performance. L'Empreinte has transposed the show's theme into a satin programme that combines soft touch and black vellum. Symbolizing discovery and discretion, the cover banner was embossed in black, without printing. Between art binding and acrobatics in a single step!

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Cirque Du Soleil - One

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.

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Cirque Du Soleil - One

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.

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Banque Nationale

A mutual trust has grown over years of working with Banque Nationale.  This annual report is a long-term project which starts in December and is delivered in February.  From a simple word file, the pre-press department standardizes everything according to a very specific printing schedule for this type of product.  We need to make sure that everything remains in place despite the instability of this type of file.  A printing project of this nature requires perfection at all stages: pre-press, printing and binding.  We always work in this manner to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied.  Three types of paper were used here, one of which was very thin, allowing for a smaller, lighter ratio that is perfect for mailing.  

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Banque Nationale

A mutual trust has grown over years of working with Banque Nationale.  This annual report is a long-term project which starts in December and is delivered in February.  From a simple word file, the pre-press department standardizes everything according to a very specific printing schedule for this type of product.  We need to make sure that everything remains in place despite the instability of this type of file.  A printing project of this nature requires perfection at all stages: pre-press, printing and binding.  We always work in this manner to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied.  Three types of paper were used here, one of which was very thin, allowing for a smaller, lighter ratio that is perfect for mailing.  

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Marketing

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.

Types of documents

  • Pamphlets
  • Brochures
  • Catalogues
  • Advertising flyers
  • Sales kits and portfolios
  • Door hangers
  • Menus
  • Event materials
  • Custom sizes
  • Posters

Devimco - Wellington

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!

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Devimco - Wellington

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!

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Magellan

The Magellan Condominiums pouch brochure is an achievement that recently earned us the Gutenberg Award in the Client-Marketing category. This precision document in vibrant colours, printed on offset and textured stipple paper, promotes the majestic 23-storey SEC Solar project featuring 200 luxury condominiums. Surface-drying UV ink printing has allowed for ink saturation, an element that contributes to the high-end look of this printing project.
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Magellan

The Magellan Condominiums pouch brochure is an achievement that recently earned us the Gutenberg Award in the Client-Marketing category. This precision document in vibrant colours, printed on offset and textured stipple paper, promotes the majestic 23-storey SEC Solar project featuring 200 luxury condominiums. Surface-drying UV ink printing has allowed for ink saturation, an element that contributes to the high-end look of this printing project.
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Rolland

L'Empreinte produced the Rolland Papers Guide to Good Practices in Recycled Paper.
We used four different supports to demonstrate the impact of printing techniques on paper (traditional printing, UV printing, various printing screens, etc.) in this exceptional publication. The cover boasts a circular cut-out revealing a flower highlighted by a multi-level embossing technique.

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Rolland

L'Empreinte produced the Rolland Papers Guide to Good Practices in Recycled Paper.
We used four different supports to demonstrate the impact of printing techniques on paper (traditional printing, UV printing, various printing screens, etc.) in this exceptional publication. The cover boasts a circular cut-out revealing a flower highlighted by a multi-level embossing technique.

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Prograin

Seed Guide 2020:  Prograin has this project, which demands a high level of precision and accuracy, printed by l'Empreinte every year. This large international company requires an impeccable product and therefore renews its trust in us from year to year.  This user-friendly guide boasts unique tabs which make it easy to view the various suppliers’ offerings.


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Prograin

Seed Guide 2020:  Prograin has this project, which demands a high level of precision and accuracy, printed by l'Empreinte every year. This large international company requires an impeccable product and therefore renews its trust in us from year to year.  This user-friendly guide boasts unique tabs which make it easy to view the various suppliers’ offerings.


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MaryRobert

With their bold designs and high-end architecture, MaryRobert Condominiums bring a new urban vitality to the Montreal real-estate market. Because this project required quality materials and precision work, our teams took charge of producing their corporate package. Cutting, folding, stapling, manual gluing, stamping and debossing on two surfaces meant producing a complete project for a prestigious company.
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MaryRobert

With their bold designs and high-end architecture, MaryRobert Condominiums bring a new urban vitality to the Montreal real-estate market. Because this project required quality materials and precision work, our teams took charge of producing their corporate package. Cutting, folding, stapling, manual gluing, stamping and debossing on two surfaces meant producing a complete project for a prestigious company.
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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.

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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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.

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Kallima

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.

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Kallima

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.

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EstWest

We handle all types of projects in a wide range of disciplines: food, events, municipal, banking and even real estate! This corporate brochure was created for EstWest, a Montreal company promoting the development of luxury condominiums. Between textured paper, metallic stamping and refined embossing, l'Empreinte lends its high-quality signature to all your projects.

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EstWest

We handle all types of projects in a wide range of disciplines: food, events, municipal, banking and even real estate! This corporate brochure was created for EstWest, a Montreal company promoting the development of luxury condominiums. Between textured paper, metallic stamping and refined embossing, l'Empreinte lends its high-quality signature to all your projects.

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L’Empreinte Calendar

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.

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L’Empreinte Calendar

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.

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Bal Western

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.

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Bal Western

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.

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Michelin

L'Empreinte produced this self-supporting counter display with easy assembly and raised tire design.From the very beginning of its conception, this item was designed in such a way that it could be printed on a digital press mainly because of the large press run needed. The flat triangular construction accentuates the perspective effect. The grooves on the tire have been polished on a soft touch varnish background. Here is a display item that takes up little space while being truly eye-catching.
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Michelin

L'Empreinte produced this self-supporting counter display with easy assembly and raised tire design.From the very beginning of its conception, this item was designed in such a way that it could be printed on a digital press mainly because of the large press run needed. The flat triangular construction accentuates the perspective effect. The grooves on the tire have been polished on a soft touch varnish background. Here is a display item that takes up little space while being truly eye-catching.
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Direct mail

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.

Types of services

  • Awareness campaign
  • Mass mailing campaign
  • Campaign with addresses
  • Relationship strategy

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Packaging

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.

Types of documents

  • Cardboard and plastic cases
  • Small promotional packages
  • Sleeves
  • Envelopes
  • Samples
  • Custom packaging
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The Unscented Company


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Fromagerie La Chaudière


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Probaclac

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!

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Probaclac

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!

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Clarins

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!

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Clarins

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!

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