Commercial Printing

Commercial Printing for Canadian Businesses

Battlefield Advertising sources commercial printing for marketing collateral, signage, packaging and business stationery, with consistent colour and finish whether you need fifty pieces or fifty thousand.

Print that matches your brand, run after run

Commercial printing covers everything from a stack of business cards to a run of retail packaging or a wall of signage for a new office. The challenge is rarely finding a printer that can produce any one of these items. It is finding one that produces all of them with the same colours, the same paper stocks and the same finish, so your brand looks consistent whether someone is holding a brochure, walking past a sign, or opening a shipped package.

Battlefield Advertising sources commercial printing through the Proforma network of print suppliers across Canada, matched to the product, quantity and finish you need. Files, proofs and reorders are tracked against the same job specs, so a reprint six months later matches the original run.

What we print

Marketing collateral

Brochures, flyers, folders, catalogues and one-sheets for sales teams and events.

Signage & large format

Indoor and outdoor signs, banners, window graphics and vehicle decals.

Packaging & labels

Branded boxes, product labels and inserts for retail, e-commerce and gift packaging.

Business stationery

Business cards, letterhead, envelopes and presentation folders for everyday use.

How a print order works

1

Define the piece and quantity

We start with what is being printed, the quantity, and whether it is a one-time piece or part of an ongoing program that will be reprinted.

2

Confirm specs and stock

Paper stock, finish and size are confirmed based on how the piece will be used, whether that is a glossy brochure or a durable outdoor sign.

3

Proof and approve

A digital or printed proof is reviewed and approved before the full run goes to press, catching colour or layout issues early.

4

Print and deliver

The approved job is printed and shipped to your office, an event, or into fulfillment for distribution to multiple locations.

File preparation and proofing

Print jobs run smoothest when files arrive print-ready, with the correct bleed, colour profile and resolution for the chosen stock and finish. If your design files are not already set up for print, Battlefield can work with the printer to prepare them, which avoids delays once a job is in production.

For jobs with brand-critical colours, such as a logo with a specific Pantone match, a physical proof is recommended before a large run, since on-screen colour does not always match the printed result. Once a colour and stock combination is approved, those specs are kept on file so reprints match without needing a new proof each time.

Finishing options

  • Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination for brochures, folders and business cards.
  • Die-cutting and embossing for packaging, invitations and presentation pieces.
  • Spot UV and foil accents for logos or highlights on premium print pieces.
  • Mounting and rigid substrates for signage, including foam board, acrylic and corrugated plastic.
  • Variable data printing for personalized mailers, certificates or name badges.

Paper stocks and sustainable options

The right paper stock affects how a printed piece feels and holds up, not just how it looks. A heavier, coated stock gives brochures and folders a premium feel and stands up to handling at a trade show, while uncoated stocks are often preferred for letterhead and stationery that may be written on. For packaging and signage, the stock or substrate also needs to match how the piece will be used, indoors or outdoors, handled once or repeatedly.

Recycled and FSC-certified stocks are available across most print categories for businesses that want their printed materials to reflect sustainability commitments without changing the design. These options typically cost about the same as standard stocks and can be specified as part of the initial job setup, then carried forward on reprints.

Printing for every situation

Trade shows and events need signage, banners and handouts that arrive ready to set up on schedule.

New office or retail locations need signage, wall graphics and stationery printed before opening day.

Product and e-commerce brands need packaging and labels that hold colour and finish across repeat runs.

Sales and marketing teams need collateral that stays on hand and reprints quickly when stock runs low.

Ongoing print programs

For businesses that print the same materials regularly, such as quarterly collateral updates, seasonal signage changes or recurring packaging runs, an ongoing print program keeps approved files, stock choices and colour specs on record. Reorders can be placed without resending files or re-approving a proof each time, and updates to one piece, such as a new phone number on a brochure, can be made without redoing the entire layout.

This also helps when print needs to be coordinated with other branded materials. A trade show order that includes signage, printed handouts and branded merchandise can be planned and shipped together, arriving at the venue as one coordinated shipment rather than separate deliveries from different suppliers.

Commercial printing: frequently asked questions

Can you match an existing brand colour exactly?
Yes, for brand-critical colours we recommend a physical proof against a Pantone reference before a full run. Once matched, the colour and stock specs are kept on file so future reprints use the same settings.
Do you handle large-format signage and banners?
Yes, large-format printing for indoor and outdoor signage, banners and vehicle graphics is sourced through the same network as smaller print runs, so signage and collateral for the same event can be ordered together.
Can print materials be combined with merchandise in one shipment?
Yes. For events or kits that include both printed materials and branded merchandise, items can be coordinated and shipped together, or assembled into kits through promotional fulfillment.