TI Group opens its doors
TORONTO—Complete with clowns, jugglers and magicians, the TI Group held an open house at its shop in Toronto last Thursday. Hundreds gathered to tour TI Group’s three photography studios, 7,700 sq. ft. workspace, and take in a demonstration of the largest MAN Roland press in the country, the 900 XXL.

At the open house in Toronto is Mary Black, president of Mary Black Recruiting, with TI Group president Dave Smith.

Open house at Mississauga shop
MISSISSAUGA, ON—Holland & Crosby, Fujifilm Canada and Inca Digital invited printers and journalists from the U.S. and Canada to an open house to view its Inca Onset last week. Held at Holland & Crosby’s shop in Mississauga, Ont., the evening included an extensive tour of the plant, and a presentation by Inca CEO Bill Baxter, followed by a reception. Holland & Crosby installed the Onset in late February, and it is the first in North America.

Holland & Crosby co-owner Scott Crosby, left, with Inca CEO Bill Baxter.

Holland & Crosby’s Inca Onset.

Howard Graphic Equipment celebrates 40th anniversary
MISSISSAUGA—About 400-500 people celebrated Howard Graphic Equipment’s 40th and K-North’s 5th anniversary in Mississauga, Ont., last Friday night. During the event, branded “People, Passion & Print,” K-North gave the LSX29 press its Canadian debut, while performances by April Wine and Rick Mercer rounded out the night.

Special guests and customers take part in a traditional Japanese sake toast to Howard Graphic Equipment and K-North.

CBC personality Rick Mercer entertains the crowd at the event.