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UPLOAD FILES WITH DIRECT FTP

Direct FTP Orders will be given
the highest priority and will be processed the quickest.

AFTER HOURS ORDERS FORM

Simple upload for small files
with no login (size and number of files are limited)

PROVINCIAL CAMPAIGN SIGNAGE

High-quality, single sided or double-sided coroplast signs you need to make an impact. 4’x4’ or 4’x8’ High Volume Printing

Call us today – 604-736-4571

CAD Conversion

CAD Conversion service

Need to turn your drawings into AutoCAD files?
Click Yes to continue!

New colour technology

New Colour Technology

Create stunning specialty effects with Fluorescent Toners!

Ideal for:
-Greeting cards & invitations
-Flyers & brochures
-Posters & signage
-Event tickets, gift vouchers, and more

Fine Art Scanning

2D & 3D Fine Art Scanning

With the largest glass flatbed scanner in Western Canada,
we capture detail like never before. Multiple cameras and adjustable light sources allow for artwork to be faithfully reproduced even at extra large sizes!

Colours beyond CMYK

Colours beyond CMYK

Crisper resolution, detailed shadows, brighter highlights.

Gold, Silver, White, Clear, & Fluorescents!

Available now!

Open Extended Hours in 2021!

Open Extended Hours in 2024!

Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 9:00pm

Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm

Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Customer Reviews

...we feel fortunate to be working with Carla and her team of dedicated staff to help us deliver a quality print set for our clients.”
Elaine Chong
AES Engineering Ltd
I work with TR Trades for one reason – peace of mind. They meet critical deadlines and get the work done on time, and within budget...
Elizabeth Starr
Simon Fraser University

Customer Reviews

Elaine Chong AES ENGINEERING LTD

...we feel fortunate to be working with Carla and her team of dedicated staff to help us deliver a quality print set for our clients.

Elizabeth Starr SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

I work with TR Trades for one reason – peace of mind. They meet critical deadlines and get the work done on time, and within budget...

Jovis Lau

...The customer service exceeded my expectations in every way. The staff were exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating...

Bryce Rositch RH Architects Inc

It’s so important to have that reliability, that you don’t have to wonder whether they’re going to meet the deadline and whether they’re going to compile things properly. We just have great confidence that it’s going to be done and we don’t even have to worry about it.

Jocelle S. ETA Landscape Architecture

Our whole company loves you guys, we always talk about how prompt, happy, thoughtful and detail oriented you all are. Thank you so much for everything. I really can’t think of how you could improve. You are magical elves!!!

Euro Crew Strata Care Arkadiusz L.

Absolutely one of the most friendliest places to visit. Always greeted and asked if I’ve been helped by anyone seeing me for the first time. Keep it up!

Marta Francl Architecture

Thanks for all your hard work contacting our mistakes before the print. Best service in the city!

Customer Reviews

Elaine Chong AES ENGINEERING LTD

...we feel fortunate to be working with Carla and her team of dedicated staff to help us deliver a quality print set for our clients.

Elizabeth Starr SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

I work with TR Trades for one reason – peace of mind. They meet critical deadlines and get the work done on time, and within budget...

Jovis Lau

...The customer service exceeded my expectations in every way. The staff were exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating...

Bryce Rositch RH Architects Inc

It’s so important to have that reliability, that you don’t have to wonder whether they’re going to meet the deadline and whether they’re going to compile things properly. We just have great confidence that it’s going to be done and we don’t even have to worry about it.

Jocelle S. ETA Landscape Architecture

Our whole company loves you guys, we always talk about how prompt, happy, thoughtful and detail oriented you all are. Thank you so much for everything. I really can’t think of how you could improve. You are magical elves!!!

Euro Crew Strata Care Arkadiusz L.

Absolutely one of the most friendliest places to visit. Always greeted and asked if I’ve been helped by anyone seeing me for the first time. Keep it up!

Marta Francl Architecture

Thanks for all your hard work contacting our mistakes before the print. Best service in the city!

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“McKenzie is always eager to respond and help. Great customer service as always!”
Smart Design Group

McKenzie

Senior Account Manager

McKenzie joined the TR team with a solid foundation of experience in the print industry. His career began in production, where he developed his skills in maintenance, operations and finishing. Quickly recognized for his talent, initiative and charisma, McKenzie was promoted to Production Lead. At the helm of the production team, he proved a natural leader and infected the team with his positivity and work ethic.

After building his knowledge leading the production team, McKenzie progressed into the Sales department, honing his sales skills under the leadership of Carla Duncan and TR’s customer focused approach. His natural penchant for customer service and dedication to quality assurance proved an ideal fit for the TR sales team where McKenzie now functions as Account Manager.

Never one to rest on his laurels, McKenzie enhanced his knowledge with sales courses at BCIT and can regularly be seen applying his skills throughout the shop. Don’t be surprised to find him supporting the finishing department, assisting clients at the front desk, or onsite ensuring installations surpass customer expectations.

Also goes by: Mac

Interesting fact about McKenzie: he can be found on Wikipedia

Best described in three words as: loyal, funny, and stubborn

Cannot live without: his back massager

Quote to live by: “When you look at someone through rose-coloured glasses, all the red flags just look like flags” – Wanda the Owl

“Bruce has always provided excellent customer service.”
InterCAD Services Ltd.

Bruce

CAD & eProject Manager

When you meet Bruce you automatically know he is a seasoned professional in the reprographics industry. Starting out as a driver for Hughes Owens Printing in 1978, he eventually transitioned to Trimen Blueprinting where he acted as a reprographics technician for 13 years. With the onset of the digital era in 2000, TR Trades hired Bruce as CAD Manager. Since then he has been an invaluable asset to the company and anyone who has questions regarding CAD plotting. When Bruce is not overseeing others in the CAD department, he spends countless hours troubleshooting client issues, unearthing customer print errors, and providing eProject software support. He is regularly looked to for printing advice by both coworkers and clients.

Bruce is also well versed in troubleshooting onsite issues and participating in client presentations, having assisted Carla and TR sales staff in many client meetings. If you’re looking for a history lesson on the print industry or if you want to optimize your drawings for print, you’ll want to call on Bruce. Many may not know, but Bruce is a musician at heart! He originally studied engineering and math, eventually realizing it was not the career path he wished to pursue. Following this, Bruce went on to complete both a music program and a piano technician program through Douglas College. During his spare time, you’ll find him creating music or acting as a vocalist in several bands. When he is not playing the guitar and recording music, you can find Bruce tinkering around on one of his computers or watching hockey.

Also goes by: Stretch

Best described as: Humble

Favourite place in Vancouver: Minnekhada, Coquitlam

Guilty pleasure: Audio software

Favourite TV show: Hockey

Ideal meal: Mac & cheese (with ketchup)

Cannot live without: Music

Carla Duncan

President

Having worked in the family business since before she can remember, Carla has a natural talent for helping clients reach their printing goals. Always an advocate for education, Carla completed the Marketing Management course at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and then obtained a degree in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University with a double major in Management Technology and Human Resources. And all of this is in addition to sales and marketing courses at BCIT!

Combining her extensive education with a lifetime of experience, Carla is a driving force behind the success of TR Trades. On a daily basis, she can be found anywhere in the shop, always striving to enhance client satisfaction. Her familiarity with our systems, equipment, and services make her uniquely capable of ensuring clients benefit from every possible way that TR Trades can help businesses grow.

Favourite place in Vancouver: None. She would rather be off the grid camping!

During her free time you can find her: riding her atv or dirtbike, camping in the wild, fishing off the West Coast, fishing in a river, or in her garden.

Ideal meal: steak and double stuffed potatoes

What gets her motivated in the morning: coffee and coming to work!

Contact Me

“If you’re looking for an alternative option to your current print supplier, please call my cell at 604.376.7803. I would love to speak with you about how we can help your business.

604.736.4571 x 121