Business Details
35 Years
experience
Full-Service Commercial Printing in Ottawa
Gilmore Printing has been delivering high-quality commercial printing solutions since 1991. As a G7 Master Printer certified by Idealliance, we uphold rigorous standards for color accuracy and product quality. Our ISO 14001:2015 and FSC certifications reflect our commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. We serve a diverse clientele across Canada, the United States, and globally, including small businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Our 403,000-square-foot facility in West Ottawa houses state-of-the-art prepress, press, and bindery operations, supported by a team of experienced professionals.We continuously invest in cutting-edge technology and workforce development to meet evolving industry demands. As part of the R.E. Gilmore group of companies, we provide integrated, cost-effective communication solutions tailored to client needs. Our 13 Heidelberg Speedmaster presses, including six-color and ten-color models, produce over 160,000 pages per hour with aqueous coating capabilities. Our bindery offers folding, saddle-stitching, perfect binding, and specialty services like die cutting and embossing. We maintain a stringent preflight process to ensure flawless print production, serving as a benchmark for quality control.
Services
Prepress Services
Offset Printing
Bindery Operations
Specialty Printing
Digital Printing
Die Cutting
Perfect Binding
Aqueous Coating
Custom Tab Production
Embossing
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in commercial printing.
- Our G7 Master Printer certification ensures color accuracy and quality.
- We operate ISO 14001:2015 and FSC-certified facilities.
- Our 403,000-square-foot facility houses advanced printing technology.
- We serve diverse clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.
Associations and certifications
- Idealliance
- ISO 14001:2015
- FSC
Services
Prepress Services
Our prepress department prepares client artwork for printing using a stringent preflight process to ensure quality. We handle file checks, color calibration, and layout adjustments. Our team uses advanced software to optimize print readiness and prevent production errors.
Offset Printing
We operate 13 Heidelberg Speedmaster presses, including six-color and ten-color models, capable of 160,000 pages per hour. Our offset printing includes aqueous coating for durability and visual enhancement. This method ensures high-quality, cost-effective large-volume print runs.
Bindery Operations
Our bindery provides folding, saddle-stitching, perfect binding, and specialty finishing. Services include die cutting, embossing, and custom tab production. Automated processes reduce costs while maintaining precision for complex projects.
Specialty Printing
We offer die cutting, lamination, embossing, and NCR paper sets. Our automated equipment produces crash numbering, custom tabs, and reinforced paper products. These services cater to unique client needs requiring precision and creativity.
Digital Printing
Our digital printing supports short-run projects with fast turnaround times. This method allows for variable data printing and cost-effective customization. We combine digital technology with offset-quality standards for consistent results.
People
Richard Kruders
Director, Customer Service
With 15 years of customer-facing experience, Richard oversees all customer service and coordination activities at Gilmore Printing.
Luc Barrette
General Manager
A 25-year industry veteran, Luc manages production operations including printing, bindery, and procurement for Gilmore Printing.
Mica Funston
Prepress Manager
With 23 years of expertise, Mica leads the prepress team, ensuring technical excellence in publishing and prepress workflows.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide prepress, offset printing, bindery, and specialty printing services using advanced technology and skilled professionals.
Are you certified for quality and environmental standards?
Yes, we are G7 Master Printer certified, ISO 14001:2015 accredited, and FSC certified for sustainable practices.
Who are your typical clients?
We serve small to medium businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies globally.
How do you ensure print quality?
Our G7 certification, preflight process, and experienced team ensure consistent color accuracy and production excellence.
What areas do you serve?
We deliver printing solutions across Canada, the United States, and internationally from our Ottawa facility.
