Our Story
A skilled journeyman typesetter named Earle O'Born purchased an old letterpress shop in downtown Toronto.
Our Story
62 years of innovative firsts.
Our Vision
Let’s bring ideas to life. We turn concepts & designs into custom branded things. For work. For home. For you.
T-shirts. Hats. Packaging. Labels. Wobblers. Signage. Décor. And of course, brochures, direct mail, books, and business cards. We’ll produce it in the exact quantity you need, delivered when, and where you want it.
Our Heritage: Innovation & Evolution
In 1961 TPH founder Earle O’Born, a skilled journeyman typesetter purchased an old letterpress shop in downtown Toronto. That was just the beginning of a few notable firsts:
- First in Canada to market instant printing & begin ‘branchizing’ by opening corporate locations.
- First to introduce a unit-based price list and typist guide.
- 1990s broke industry norms by switching to a PC-based platform to digitally connect Xerox printers instead of using files from physical discs.
- First digital print network across Canada, sending digital files from Toronto to Vancouver, where they were produced & delivered locally.
- Expanded locations coast to coast, in major cities like Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Niagara, GTA expansion and Halifax.
As the print industry evolves, so do we. The relationships we nurture with our customers are central to our service. The compatibility of print and digital channels is only growing, presenting more opportunities to advance our production and services.
Our Leadership Team
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Jamie O'Born
CEO
Andrew O'Born
President
Jessica Brewer
Vice-President, Digital Solutions
Yvonne Bland
Vice President
How we work at TPH
Our shared values keep us connected and guide us as one team.
Care about our team
Understand what matters to our employees. Give them what they need to do their best work.
Be excellent to each other
No games. No bad intentions.
Pride in what we do
Value quality and integrity in everything we do. At all times. No exceptions.
Make our customers look good
Understand customers' stated and unstated needs. Make them wildly successful.
Do the impossible
Be energized by difficult problems. Revel in unknowns. Ask "Why?", but always question, "Why not?"
Sweat the small stuff
We believe the best products come from the best attention to detail. Sweat the small stuff.
Join our team
At TPH, we believe in making a difference and helping our employees thrive. Join us to become your personal best and be recognized for your achievements. We reward individuals and teams who deliver results, embody our mission and values, and support the success of others. Explore exciting career opportunities and grow with us in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Little did he know...
This was the beginning of a print revolution and many notable firsts. TPH was the first in Canada to market instant printing & begin expanding by opening corporate locations, and the first to introduce a unit-based price list and typist guide.
Redefining the Standard
TPH broke industry norms by switching to a PC-based platform to digitally connect Xerox printers instead of using files from physical discs.
Pioneering
TPH created the first digital print network across Canada, sending digital files from Toronto to Vancouver where they were produced and delivered locally.
Reaching Further
As TPH grew, we expanded locations coast to coast - from cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa, to Calgary, Niagara, and Halifax.
With every shift in the print industry, we adapt, improve, and innovate.
The relationships we nurture with our clients are central to who we are. TPH brings ideas to life. We turn your concepts & designs into custom branded materials. For work, for home, for you.
