For more than 30 years, Sundog has demonstrated leadership
in capability, use of progressive technology, and practical
and timely service to our customers.
2005
Awarded FSC Certification. Since 1971 Sundog Printing has been environmentally responsible by integrating the protection and preservation of global resources into our everyday business practices. Our belief always has been that if we focus on the future now, we’ll ensure that the resources we enjoy today are here for generations to come.
2004
7-day,
24-hour shifting has increased Sundog’s
productive capacity and served to accelerate turnarounds
for customers.
2003
Addition of
the LX, our second hi speed 40-inch press, with
aqueous tower enhanced capacity and reliability
for customers.
2002
Adopted fully
integrated computer-to-plate processes (CTP) across
Sundog platform completely eliminating the film
stage of print preparation and delivering
better on-press predictability and cost control.
1999
Joined The
Data Group of Companies to extend services beyond print
to Sundog customers and ensure our future among
industry leaders.
Installed Calgary’s
first extended delivery, high speed six-colour
aqueous Coating Heidelberg Press.
1995
Adopted CREO
/ Scitex pre-press workflow and Brisk Brisque Platform
technology to deliver the industry’s most
accurate and efficient printing from project initiation,
to proof, through to press.
1994
Expanded facility
to 65,000 square feet, maintaining downtown Calgary
location.
1991
Incorporated
sophisticated Scitex electronic pre-press processes
and workflows – eliminating need for manual
film stripping.
1989
Replaced manual
pre-press type setting methods with computerized
PostScript workflow system.
1981
Moved to 40,000 square foot facility in downtown Calgary.
1981
Among first
printers in Canada to offer computer control (CPC)
on Heidelberg Speedmaster presses.
1970s
to 80s
Became Calgary’s
premier progressive full-service print provider.
1971
Sundog opened
in Calgary, initially as a small copying and instant
print company.
