Canon Canada brought inspiration, innovation and unlimited imaging possibilities to Graphics Canada 2019.
Canada’s national graphics and printing show took place April 11-13 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. The industry event drew more than 7,000 people from across the country to learn about the latest trends, see the newest products, and sit in on keynote speeches and panel discussions.
Nobuhiko Kitajima, president and CEO of Canon Canada, participated in a CEOs Fireside Chat on the second day. The panel discussion brought the heads of some of Canada’s largest digital printing suppliers together to share their insights on the future of the graphics industry.
“We see this infinite possibility with print; print has a power,” Kitajima told panel attendees. “And we see that the devices we provide can open up new applications. Our booth shows more than 100 applications with different print solutions. There is huge potential in the printing industry, and we’re committed to investing in its future.”
A World of Possibilities
One of the biggest draws at the booth was a diverse showcase of applications. Six vignettes allowed visitors to “step inside” real-world settings and discover more than 100 application possibilities. Each vignette represented a different market. This space allowed visitors to experience not only the full scope of Canon’s capabilities but also the endless opportunities for expanding their own businesses, as well as that of their clients.
Real Estate
Applications from banners to business cards, lawn signs to listings boards showed how agents could use customization to stand out in a competitive industry. A bus bench (on Crezon), and store-bought golf balls and pencils were all printed on the Arizona Series and finished with the ProCut Series.
Technical Printing
The creativity in this space encouraged interaction as two applications in particular invoked multiple senses, not just sight but touch: a topographic map of the Great Lakes depicting depth through cut and layered Masonite and a dimensional map of the City of Toronto created with TouchStone technology to raise the roads and subway lines.
Living Room
This setting showcased printing possibilities for the interior decor market and included cushions and ottomans covered with fabric printed on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX Series and playful game tables printed on the Arizona Series. The centerpiece, however, was a piece of 3D canvas art: love-bird flamingos made of cardstock printed on a background of textured foam board.
Candy Shop
A sweet treat on the eyes, the candy shop featured a kaleidoscope of colourful ideas for small businesses looking to build their brand. Custom short-run packaging options printed on the Arizona Series and Canon imagePRESS C850 showed professional but playful ways to make your brand stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Bookstore
The only thing not produced on a Canon was the floor. The armchairs, bookshelf and wallpaper? Printed on the Arizona Series. The book table wrap? Printed on the Colorado 1640. All were finished using the ProCut digital flatbed cutter. As for the books themselves (pictured above), those were printed on the Canon imagePRESS C10000VP and the VarioPrint 6250 Ultra.
Pub
Whether it was the chalkboard and flyers announcing the day’s specials, the warm brick design or simply the friendly staff welcoming visitors upon arrival, The App Room felt like a place where everybody knew your name. The Arizona Series even turned a store-bought dartboard and mirror into pieces of branded bar decor. Customized items—coasters, menus, tent cards, even the pub’s sign—brought a familiar warmth that made people want to linger longer.