Cancadd Imaging Solutions Ltd

What Cancadd Imaging Solutions Ltd does

CanCADD Imaging Solutions Ltd is a privately-held, Kelowna-headquartered reprographics and printing services company that has operated in British Columbia for over 25 years, serving the CAD, GIS, and design industries across the province. The company describes itself as a one-stop full-service print provider with the largest, most complete, and most efficient reprographics facility in the Interior of BC. Its core offering spans large and small format printing (blueprints, renderings, business cards, brochures, vehicle graphics, signage, wall murals, hard hat decals), large format scanning up to 44 inches, laminating services up to 54 inches, OEM supplies (HP and Roland inks, medias, B-FLEX), and a managed IT services line (system monitoring, consulting, cloud migration, disaster recovery).

The technology base is built around authorized dealership relationships rather than proprietary IP. CanCADD is an HP DesignJet Preferred Partner & Graphics Specialist, a Roland Authorized Sales and Service Partner since December 2019, the exclusive Western Canadian reseller of COLORTRAC Large Format Scanners (Single Sensor Scanning Technology), and the Western Canadian agent for Paradigm Imaging Group. The company operates three state-of-the-art engineering scanners and factory-trained technicians servicing the entire province of British Columbia, including Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

Revenue is generated across five streams: on-demand printing services, equipment sales (new, demo, and pre-owned HP, Roland, KIP, and Multiplan hardware), equipment service contracts, supplies/consumables sales, and managed IT services. Pricing is quote-based across all categories, with special educational rates for UBCO students. Customer concentration spans AEC firms, government agencies (all BC Government Ministries are referenced as clients), design professionals, forestry and mining operators, First Nations Bands, educational institutions, and small businesses — supported by direct sales via phone, email, in-person consultation, and walk-in service at the Kelowna headquarters.

Name

Cancadd Imaging Solutions Ltd

Legal name

CanCADD Imaging Solutions

Website

https://cancadd.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CanCADD Imaging Solutions is a privately-held, Kelowna-based full-service reprographics and printing company serving AEC, government, design, and small business customers across British Columbia with large format printing, scanning, equipment sales, OEM supplies, and managed IT services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Support Activities for Printing (32312), Graphic Design Services (54143)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAKAM

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Labels, Sleeves & Packaging Printing

Keywords

• Large format printing
• Wide format scanning
• Reprographics services
• Graphic design services
• Managed IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelowna

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: Large and wide format printing services for blueprints, renderings, business cards, brochures, vehicle graphics, site signage, hard hat decals, and wall murals. Includes mono and colour large format reproductions, waterproof printing, and lamination services.
2. Equipment Sales: Sales of HP DesignJet, Roland, KIP, and Multiplan printing equipment. Includes new equipment, demo, and pre-owned/refurbished equipment sales. Authorized dealer with factory-trained technicians providing installation and training.
3. Equipment Service & Maintenance: Service and maintenance for HP DesignJet and Roland products covering the entire province of BC. Includes certified technicians, genuine OEM parts, and comprehensive hands-on training with each installation.
4. Supplies & Consumables: Sale of printing supplies including OEM inks and toners (HP DesignJet and Roland eco-solvent/UV), medias (bond paper, photo paper, specialty media), and B-FLEX Apparel media. Largest warehouse of large format medias in the Interior of BC.
5. IT Services: Managed IT services including system monitoring and maintenance, consulting, cloud service set-up and support, disaster recovery, and regular reporting. Server and infrastructure support, telecommunication systems, and cloud migration strategy development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CanCADD operates a 'one-stop' full-service reprographics business serving the CAD, GIS, and design industries across British Columbia. The company delivers large and small format printing, scanning (up to 44 inches), laminating, graphics services (vehicle graphics, signage, wall murals), equipment sales (HP DesignJet and Roland), equipment service and repair, OEM printing supplies, and managed IT services. Operations are anchored by HP and Roland authorized service partnerships plus exclusive Western Canadian reseller status for COLORTRAC large format scanners.

Product overview

CanCADD Imaging Solutions is a 'one-stop' full service print company offering a portfolio of services for the CAD, GIS, and design industries. The core offerings include large format printing services (blueprints, renderings, posters, waterproof media), scanning services (up to 44 inches wide), graphics solutions (vehicle graphics, site signage, wall murals), and laminating services. Equipment sales include HP DesignJet products (T-Series for technical/CAD markets, Z-Series for graphics/photo, and Multifunction Printers combining scanning and printing), Roland products (VG3 eco-solvent printers and LEF2 S-Series flatbed UV printers), and COLORTRAC Large Format Scanners (via Paradigm Imaging Group). The company also provides IT services (managed IT, consulting, cloud services) and supplies (OEM inks for HP and Roland, specialty medias, CAD films). The equipment division operates as authorized sales and service partner for HP DesignJet (HP Preferred Partner and Graphics Specialist) and Roland (authorized sales/service provider since 2019), with BC-wide service coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HP DesignJet T-Series Printers Technical, A&E, and construction market printers producing accurate fine lines, fully colour capable, ideal for CAD/GIS end users. Includes HP T2600 and HP T730 models.
• HP DesignJet Z-Series Printers Graphics-focused printers with large colour gamuts for photo and fine arts industries, including CAD, GIS, forestry, and mining. Features built-in spectrophotometers and colour profiling for photo-quality reproductions. Includes HP Z9 Pro.
• HP DesignJet Multifunction Printers (MFP) Combination units pairing full colour engineering scanners with T-Series engineering printers for versatile printing, scanning, and copying capabilities. Includes HP XL3600 and HP XL3920.
• Roland VG3 Printers
• Roland LEF2 S-Series Flatbed UV printers for direct-to-substrate printing applications.
• COLORTRAC Large Format Scanners
• Graphics Services Full-service graphic solutions including site signage (coroplast, fence mesh, safety signs, roll-up banners, stickers, hard hat decals, canvas), vehicle graphics, wall murals, show home displays, specialty graphics, glass graphics, and various print applications.
• Large Format Printing Services
• Small Format Printing Services
• Scanning Services
• Laminating Services
• Managed IT Services
• IT Consulting
• Cloud Services
• Printing Supplies
• Equipment Service & Repair
• Pre-Owned/Refurbished Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest, most complete, and most efficient reprographics facility in the Interior of BC
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RolandcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2019CanCADD officially became an authorized Roland sales/service provider for Roland products in December 2019. Rigorous dealership authorization based on ability to service what they sell, carry appropriate parts inventory, and commitment to high-level product knowledge through Roland training programs.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanCADD has met HP's demanding criteria to be a Preferred Partner and Graphics Specialist - a special accreditation representing a very small, elite group of companies in Canada authorized for all things DesignJet. HP Preferred Partners are backed by HP every step of the way with access to HP notes, information, engineers, and technicians not available to non-graphics specialists.
• Paradigm Imaging GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Canadian agent for Paradigm Imaging Group of California, the North American leader in Scanner technologies.
• COLORTRACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive re-seller of COLORTRAC Large Format Scanners. COLORTRAC has developed Single Sensor Scanning Technology described as 'world changing'.
• GraphtecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanCADD represents Graphtec scanners as part of their equipment offerings.
• KIPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanCADD represents KIP products alongside HP and Roland as industry equipment leaders they represent.
• MultiplanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanCADD represents Multiplan as part of their industry equipment leader partnerships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sir Speedy: Commercial printing and marketing services franchise offering print, signage, and direct mail. Overlaps with CanCADD's small-format and large-format printing services, particularly for design professionals and SMBs.
• Minuteman Press: International commercial printing franchise offering business cards, brochures, signage, and marketing materials. Overlaps with CanCADD's small-format printing and supplies businesses across a much broader geographic footprint.
• AlphaGraphics: National commercial printing and marketing services franchise with print, signage, and large-format capabilities. Competes with CanCADD across multiple service lines but operates at a wider geographic scale.

Direct peers

• FASTSIGNS: Large-format signage and graphics franchise with strong BC presence including Kelowna locations. Directly competes with CanCADD on vehicle graphics, site signage, wall murals, and wide-format print for commercial customers.
• Speedpro Imaging: North American large-format printing franchise specializing in vehicle wraps, signage, and graphics. Closest direct peer to CanCADD's graphics/vehicle/signage service line with similar equipment ecosystems (HP, Roland) and AEC-adjacent customer base.

Regional players

• The Printing House: Canadian-owned commercial printing chain with strong presence in Ontario and select Western Canadian markets. Comparable commercial printing and large-format services model, but primary operating geographies differ from CanCADD's BC focus.

Others

• Spicers Canada: Canadian wholesale distributor of printing supplies, paper, and wide-format media. Adjacent to CanCADD's supplies business, with comparable product categories (OEM inks, media, CAD films) and BC market overlap.
• Paradigm Imaging Group: North American distributor of large-format scanners including COLORTRAC. Directly comparable as CanCADD acts as their Western Canadian agent and the relationship is a key go-to-market channel for the scanner product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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