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Samples

TR Trades offers hundreds of products for a variety of applications and we don’t expect you to memorize them all! Visit our finishing and product pages and request specific samples or let us know what industry you’re in and we will send you a customized sample package to suit your industries needs. Popular sample requests consist of:

  • Small Format Colour Sample Book
  • Large Format Colour Sample Book
  • Mounting Board Sample Book
  • Specific products, such as wire bind
  • Specific media, such as Copytuff
  • We are more than happy to print your requested sample books with images you supply!

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    Materials

    TR Trades places huge value on repurposing recyclable materials! Whatever plans you have in mind, we’re happy to contribute and love knowing that our materials are being put to better use. Below we’ve outlined commonly available materials and a few suggested uses.

    Scrap Paper

    Interested in obtaining free scrap paper? Every day we recycle cuts of white, yellow, green and pink 20lb excess paper as well as other varieties of media off of our Océ machines. These scraps of paper are 6.75” by 17” to 36” and ideal for arts and crafts projects or any other use you may have. These materials are perfect for daycares, schools, shelters and other facilities and we’re happy to donate them for repurposing.

    Cardboard Tubes

    We have an abundant supply of cardboard tubes (with plastic end caps available) that make for perfect transportation of drawings or arts and crafts materials for children to build forts or structures out of. These tubes are made of durable cardboard, have a 3” core, and vary in length from 18” to 36”. Whether you’re looking for one or 30, we’ve got plenty!

    White Kraft Paper (Damaged)

    Occasionally we have rolls of white kraft paper, ranging from 18” to 50”, that sustain minimal damage prior to being delivered to our shop. These damaged materials are available at discounted prices and are ideal for construction companies looking to cover their windows while completing store front renovations. Of course, white kraft paper is useful for a large variation of purposes, so if you have a use for it, don’t hesitate to get in contact!

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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