Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Plastic Card Printing Partner in Calgary
Established in 1985, Dolphin Printing has built a reputation as Western Canada's premier plastic card manufacturer. Our nearly four decades of experience have allowed us to pioneer innovative printing processes and develop specialized solutions for diverse industries. We specialize in producing high-quality plastic cards for gift programs, loyalty initiatives, access control systems, and health & safety applications. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our use of advanced digital and offset printing technologies, which enable both small-batch customization and cost-effective large-scale production. With a focus on building long-term client relationships, we offer comprehensive services from card design to fulfillment, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy throughout the process.Our team's expertise extends to magnetic encoding, barcoding, and secure PIN number generation with scratch-off protection. We serve businesses across Western Canada, providing tailored solutions that meet specific industry requirements while maintaining strict quality standards. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our ability to adapt to evolving market needs while maintaining the reliability that has earned us industry recognition and client trust.
Services
Plastic Gift Cards
Loyalty Programs
Access Cards
Name Tags
Health & Safety Cards
Membership Cards
VIP Cards
Keytags
Photo ID Cards
Barcode Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of specialized experience in plastic card manufacturing.
- Our advanced digital and offset printing technologies ensure superior quality.
- We offer complete end-to-end solutions from design to fulfillment.
- Our team provides industry-specific expertise for diverse applications.
- We guarantee reliable on-time delivery with strict quality control.
Services
Plastic Gift Cards
We produce professional plastic gift cards with magnetic stripe and barcode encoding for retail loyalty programs. Our solutions include low minimum quantities starting at 25 cards, custom design options, and compatibility with major POS systems. These durable cards help businesses build ongoing customer relationships through reward point accumulation and redemption systems.
Loyalty Programs
Our customized loyalty and membership card programs feature variable account numbers, scratch-off PIN protection, and embossing options. These plastic cards help organizations maintain brand consistency while enabling customer tracking, reward point systems, and exclusive member benefits through integrated POS compatibility.
Access & Entry Cards
We create secure access control solutions including hotel room keys, fuel cards, and RFID access cards. Our services include photo ID integration, magnetic encoding, and specialized security features for applications in hospitality, transportation, and facility management sectors across Western Canada.
Health & Safety Cards
Our OH&S compliant health and safety cards meet provincial regulations for industries like oil & gas and construction. We provide standardized and custom-sized cards with slot punches, lanyard compatibility, and essential safety information printing to ensure workplace compliance and employee education.
Name Tags & Badges
We manufacture durable name tags and badges in various sizes with magnetic or pin back options. Our products include full-color printing, multiple material choices, and customizable templates for employee identification, event registration, and corporate branding applications.
Questions
What types of plastic cards do you specialize in?
We specialize in gift cards, loyalty/membership cards, access control cards, health & safety cards, name tags, and custom plastic card solutions for businesses across Western Canada.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom cards?
Our minimum order quantity is as low as 25 cards for most plastic card products, with volume discounts available for larger orders.
Can you help with card design and customization?
Yes, our team assists with artwork creation and customization, including logo integration, photo incorporation, and specialized data requirements for your plastic card program.
Do you offer fulfillment and distribution services?
We provide complete fulfillment services including card personalization, carrier preparation, and direct mailing solutions to help implement your card program effectively.
Are your cards compatible with existing POS systems?
Our plastic cards work with most major POS systems including Silverware, Givex, Lightspeed, and Oracle, with magnetic stripe and barcode encoding options available.
How long does production typically take?
Production timelines vary by order complexity, but we maintain efficient turnaround times while ensuring quality standards, with digital printing options for quicker delivery.
