In the year that Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan formed the United Electric Light Company and three years before Karl Benz built the first gasoline-burning car, a small print shop was founded in a place that was a 'fort' near the river. The year was 1883 and the fort, where the railroad had just arrived, was Calgary. More than a century later that same print shop exists as one of Calgary's most modern printing companies. Their name? Unicom Graphics.
The secret to Unicom's longevity is our commitment to progress. Retailing tycoon Edward Filene once said, "The keynote of progress is not merely doing away with what is bad; it is replacing the best with something better." This philosophy has become Unicom's driving force as we grow and adapt to the needs of our customers.
During the next century the business of printing will change faster than ever before. The crystal ball reveals a print shop evolving into an imaging centre; the co-configuration of the desktop computer and printing press; and a completely new way of putting 'ink on paper.' Unicom's success hinges on our ability to adapt to the new image landscape, and based on the last century, the future looks promising.
And the present? Unicom is proud to be a trusted supplier for many North American businesses and organizations, both large and small. Our company's mission is a firm commitment: to provide quality, craftsmanship and unbeatable value today, tomorrow and centuries to come.
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