Page 12, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, April 28,1993 Left to rig ht: Steve Witherly, Gary Hepburn, Dave Castiloux, Dave Sterritt, Cahy Connelly, Rob Canonaco, Tim Wheller, Nick Moon, Carolyn Connelly, Ann Vanderstoop, Tom Vanderstoop, seated, John Bishop, George Sweetapple.. "David -Thomas Pii ng Limited Is Bucking The Trend", 50 says Tom Vanderstoop, President. "In spite.of the recession we've managed to increase sales largely due to increased capacity. Last year the company installed a 4 colour state of the art press and with an increase in orders we were rapidly running out of space", according to Vanderstoop. David Thomas Printing was first started in 1974 in Oshawa and by 1983 the company was ready to increase its production capacity to match the potential customer base. The- company moved its operations to a Whitby site that xvas double the size of the previous Oshawa location. Since that relocation the company has enjoyed steady growth 50, that once again expansion was necessary, this time to an adjacent unit which will allow ample space for future requirements. Facing The Challenge Head On Vanderstoop says, "A key to our success at David Thomas Printing is 'the willingness of employees at al levels to go the extra yard to f111 special customer requirements. Along with the expansion we've made a few changes we're really excited about! We've introduced a night shift to reduce production time because with so many printers going after the samne jobs in a shrinking market you need to face your challenge head on." Four colour printing has almost gone instant, according to Vanderstoop and he cites examples that a 24 hour deadline is no longer an exception today. "With the right staff and our top of the Erne equipment we're up to the challenge. We've buili an entirely new filmn assembly department and installed a computerized platemaker and plate processor. We have also brought in new people to complement our existing staff. Nick Moon, in sales, brings with him over 30 years experience and David Sterritt joins us fromn Bradbury, Tamblyn .and Boorne, one of the top printers in the Toronto area." Tom Vanderstoop at the console with David Sterritt. With An Eye On The Environiment "At David Thomas Printing, wve promote the use of recycled papers and wc have corvcrted our operations to lie as environmentally friendly ns possible. Ahl our inks arc vegetable based. plates art- developed with watcr based solutions and silver is recovered from our processors. Al our wastepaper and cardboard, as well as old plates and film are collected once a wcek for recycling." Rob Canonaco and Gary Hepburn running the 2 colour Hamadas. Meeing The New MarketDemnds Customer service and top quality production are key elements and the company shows its concentration, on both through a staff dcdicated to producing the finest possible results while taking fuît advantage of the latest technology. Vanderstoop credits David Thomas Printing's ability to dcliver a customner order within tit time constraints to the company's efficient size. With a long list of satisfied customers extending across the entire grcater Toronto area and with a solid background of experience covering Whitby and surrounding areas, David Thomas Printing has produced promotional materials for some of the region's leading companies as weIl as several top advertising agencies in Toronto. ."With our 2 colour Hamada presses we are able to print, number and perforate ail in one pass as well as being able to do mn-lne thermography. We ship, thousands of business cards from coast to coast. Besides the~ new press and film asscmbly, the company has acquired a complete desktop publishing systein in keeping with its tradition of discovering and serving niche markets." says Tom Vanderstoop. Companies are incrcasingly taki.ýg advantage of the opportunity to compose their own newsletters, promotional flyers or similar documents on their own in-house equipment, then drop off a disc at David Thomas Printing for production on its superior quality laser printer. Vandcrstoop says, "Our widespread reputation for quality work and custoiner service, the range of options and service we offer combincd with our efficient management are reasons why David Thomas Printing has enjoyed steady, measurcd success. I expect that tradition to continue wcll into the future." John Bishop operating the platemaker. David Thomas Prinfing Limiied Roland favorite, 4 colour press. *PACKAGING - 4 COLOUR PRINTING- FOR ESTIMATES PLEASE CALL NICK MOON OR TOM VANDERSTOOP 105 Industrial Drive, Unit 11 From SllSpt to IlliSI4 Whitby, Ontario LlN 5Z9 (416) 666-1712 Tor. 686-4430 Whitbyr Fax (416) 666-1717 1*9 it here m