Architects, engineers, contractors and designers rely on TR Trades to produce superior quality large format drawings. At TR Trades, we print your CAD files on high-speed state of the art color and B+W plotters. Whether half size, full size, or scaled per your request, our award-winning printers, matched with TR Trades customized processing software, allow for speed and precision with every print. We know how long our customers spend on their drawings, which is why we are committed to producing unparalleled quality products. Our processes define line weights and subtle shading areas for crisp and precise reproductions.
Architects, engineers, contractors and designers rely on TR Trades to produce superior quality large format drawings. At TR Trades, we print your CAD files on high-speed state of the art color and B+W plotters. Whether half size, full size, or scaled per your request, our award-winning printers, matched with TR Trades customized processing software, allow for speed and precision with every print. We know how long our customers spend on their drawings, which is why we are committed to producing unparalleled quality products. Our processes define line weights and subtle shading areas for crisp and precise reproductions.
Our machines easily render defined line weights and subtle shading areas.
TR Trades is the most trusted when it comes to large capacity, fast turnaround B+W and colour printing. Having the capacity to print over 2000 B+W “D” size prints per hour, you can count on TR Trades to meet your tight deadlines and seemingly impossible print requests.
We stock a wide variety of specialty media for your upcoming projects:
Waterproof and tear-proof media for your job site
4 mil translucent media
Typically used for overlays
20lb translucent media
Thinner than mylar
Typically used for overlays
32lb heavy bond
Typically used for cover sheets or important drawing sets, sketches or other images
Yellow, green, blue or pink
Typically used to distinguish between various permit and construction issues
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Trust TR Trades to accurately separate jobs for your consultants and sub trades, and coordinate your split deliveries. With five in-house fleet vehicles including a robust quality control and delivery system, TR Trades’ dispatch team can have your drawings wrapped, labelled and delivered faster than having them couriered to your final destination.
TR Trades’ online order system, Direct FTP, is the most efficient way to send instructions and files for printing.
Direct FTP was developed as an easy to use online ordering system that allows clients to log in and submit an order from any computer with an Internet connection. It has replaced email orders and old Repro Desk technology. TR Trades’ Direct FTP form is easy to complete with convenient drop down menus for paper selection, size, format, delivery options, etc.
Watch our video to hear what our customers have to say about working with TR Trades!
Watch our video to hear what our customers have to say about working with TR Trades!
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
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
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!
“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.
