It’s Time to Shake Up the Realm
Every time we capture a new idea and turn it into a lasting impression that truly matters we are building on our transformative mission to revitalize the way communications have been done for over 565 years.
Only those who really know what they are doing can successfully create a physical printed specimen from a marketing concept and present it beautifully and efficiently, as a substantial and captivating part of the real word today.
No More Create, Wait, Pray
Highly structured brands, carefully crafted plans and beautifully designed corporate communications,
retail experiences or hand-to-hand touch points deserve a production partner who delivers an
exulted transformation into hard matter. Sure you can print stuff almost anywhere – but if you seek something awesome, something that differentiates your vision, pleases the human eye – captivates and then activates your customers – then you need our help. Together we will smash the ancient client-printer paradigm of Create, Wait, Pray.
exulted transformation into hard matter. Sure you can print stuff almost anywhere – but if you seek something awesome, something that differentiates your vision, pleases the human eye – captivates and then activates your customers – then you need our help. Together we will smash the ancient client-printer paradigm of Create, Wait, Pray.
What We Do
Best in class litho, digital and wide format commercial print solutions; targeted marketing solutions; direct mail, kitting, fulfillment and distribution; and especially custom product development. One call does it all. Let us bring your award winning marketing ideas to life.
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Litho Print
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Digital Print
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Large Format
PRINT PASSIONISTAS
175+
Print Passionistas
noun: print·pas·sion·is·ta \ˌ ‘print-pa-shən-ˈēs-tə\Definition
2) An empowered Mi5 Print team member be it sales, account service or operations, who by design has multiple years’ experience and who provides clients with unparalleled direct guidance and direction on any creative or technical matter whatsoever.
GAME CHANGING INNOVATION
True Character
Since Day One Mi5 has been inventing, commercializing and embracing new products and methods in print production that continue to pay dividends for marketers who demand a transformational end product and premier service experience.
Founded in Prepress.
Mi5 began as Canada’s first all digital pre-press bureau and boutique printer. As customers have requested, so has Mi5 adapted, experimenting with new technology and acquiring the equipment to do a better job for less.
Never Wavered.
Small or large, size has never held us back. Starting in back of an industrial garage over 20 years ago with a single 5 color press, forged in the shadows of an industry that had turned its back on craftsmanship and creativity, Mi5 has transformed into Canada’s Fastest Growing Printer and a member of the Profit 100 Companies for 5 years in a row. Continuing to invest in top line technology while other printers held back or disappeared, Mi5 now has over 75 state-of-the-art litho, digital, large format and bindery machines ceaselessly working to create something awesome 24/7/365.
Renders True Color
When traditional industry rulers chose to pursue commoditization and sacrifice quality, Mi5 rallied on to lead a new revolution of technological innovation, service intelligence and manufacturing excellence – seeking boldly to deliver maximum value for each and every dollar. Even the fundamentals of print technology were challenged and re-invented.THE FUTURE IS PROBRITE
Developed by Mi5’s in-house gurus, and nationally recognized as a game changing innovation in the print industry by the Globe and Mail, this proprietary system delivers a richer color gamut that is deeper and more vibrant than has previously been achievable. From newsstands to store shelves – from corporate annual reports to direct mail flyers – the reds have more passion, the blues more punch and the yellow is blinding. Choosing Pro-Brite gives you the edge to stand out in a space crowded by mediocrity – where conventional and bland every-day print production is radically eclipsed by the vibrancy and fidelity of craft, science and passion.
See for Yourself
Why Slider
Traditional Litho
Probrite Technology
Let’s Discuss
These are entirely unedited photos shot by hand, at the same time, with an iPhone 6 – using basic camera settings with no filters, on the same studio table, under the same color-calibrated lights.
One side shows is a travel marketing booklet printed CMYK process at one of the world’s top three largest printing companies. The other side shows the same book as printed by Mi5 using our spectacular ProBrite technology.
Which one do YOU want to market with?
Hint – the one that costs less!
SERVICE INTELLIGENCE
The Game Changing Attitude Adjustment Everyone Wants
From a Printer
Mi5 has the experience, knowledge and a winning track record of exceptional service. We have a great history of true partnerships with all our clients and with many of them for a long time. Our retention rates are at levels unheard of in any industry because we simply get it.
Fastest Turn Around Times
We build capacity as required in all areas to match the demands of a growing customer base. In the last three years our finishing department has doubled in size, our print department has tripled, and for large format production now ranks amongst North America’s most robust.
Insightful Expertise
Insightful expertise to guide your printing initiatives with little touches to exceed expectations. We bring the dedication, energy and synergy that leads to inspired outcomes. And, well, we’ll call you back.
THIS IS HOW WE ROLL AND WE CALL IT SERVICE INTELLIGENCE™
Total Production Integration – One Call Does it All.
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Concept and Design
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Prepress
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Variable Digital Printing & Mailing
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3D Modelling & Printing
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Small Format Digital
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Websites & Online Components
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Continental Logistics
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Complete Bindery, Die Cutting & Stamping
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Sheet Fed & Web Litho Printing
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Targeting, Distribution & Research
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Innovation and In-House R&D
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Kitting, Handwork & Fulfilment
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Large Format Printing & Cutting
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Post Program Analysis
Total Production Integration – One Call Does it All.
Every market served with experience, intelligence and knowledge. Founded by a former top Brand Manager from Procter & Gamble, Mi5 has the fundamentals of advanced marketing at its core and an account team of Production Passionistas from almost every business segment. Build your customer relationships, grow revenues, reduce costs and improve your marketing ROI with Mi5 production expertise at your service.ABSOLUTE VALUE
We waste nothing. Not your time or ours.
Web based estimating so intuitive and accurate that all of our people and even some of our customers do their own estimates. Tools that allow production management from a mobile device. State of the art job tracking software. Built in spectrophotometers, remote proofing, best of class technology and machinery.
Planning experts, smart purchasing, our proprietary technology harnessed to make any stock look like a premium sheet. A culture of success measured by the magnitude we exceed expectations.
Progressive Vision
Our team of 150+ Print Passionistas, Technicians and Artisans is led by two pioneering leaders who embody why we do what we do to their very core. We all care immensely about Mi5 because everyday we’re helping to built a great company to help great companies.
Derek McGeachie
President
Derek began his career at Procter & Gamble as a Brand Manager in Canada and later co-founded a Hong Kong-based trading company focused on brand representation for consumer packaged goods as well as print industry consumables. In university he co-founded University Calendars where he got his start in the printing industry and in 2003 he founded Mi5 Print & Digital, a company focused on providing best-in-class print communications and marketing materials. Derek has led Mi5’s growth over the past 2 decades and has been awarded as Canada’s fastest growing printer nine times. Mi5 employs 200 people and is located in a 180,000 sq/ft state of the art manufacturing & fulfilment center close to downtown Toronto and a 1.5hr drive to the US border. Derek graduated Ivey Business School in the top 10% of his class. Activities and societies: Varsity Rowing Team, Class President, Floor President in Residence, volunteer head of the CNIB Annual Golf Tournament. When not working Derek enjoys spending time with his family, sailboat racing and flying.
Andie Lindsay
Executive VP Client Success
Andie Lindsay is an experienced business leader and public relations executive. Driven by passion and a keen interest in others’ success, she takes pride in providing the best customer experience possible. As the Executive VP Client Success at Mi5, her mission is high-level client satisfaction and partnership planning. She is the link from customer to the heart of Mi5, ensuring our client partners grow and flourish in their dealings with our company. In addition to her primary job functions, Andie is a key part of social and cultural development at Mi5. She has been recognized for her commitment to helping companies with their diversity portfolios and championing women in business. With a successful career in PR, marketing and corporate social responsibility, Andie led fundraising teams at Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Royal Winter Fair before rising to National Director of Corporate and Community Giving at CNIB. She took an entrepreneurial turn to join Sylvan Learning Centres GTA as President to lead and directly manage a period of rapid growth from 3 locations to 13 over a very successful 6 years. Andie understands business relationships and what it takes to be successful. Her knowledge of running a fast-growing business is an asset in her work with marketing and procurement teams and various agencies partnering with Mi5. Andie quickly understands our partners’ needs and what we must do to make their programs and results an overall success.Steven Tahk
Executive Vice President and General Manager
“I come from a long line of printers; I grew up with ink on my hands. I have watched as the needs of print buyers changed over the years, and our industry stayed the same. Mi5 exists to be different. We are actively defining what it is to be a modern printer. We offer real solutions and deliver amazing products and services at a fantastic market price because we can and they can’t. We have utilized passion, craft, and science to create and harness the very best technology in the industry. Our amazing team of professionals supports this; there is a palpable “can do” culture at Mi5 that we celebrate and revel in. For our customers, dealing with Mi5 is a very different experience – the kind you have always hoped for in a business partner.”André Meurer
Director of Business Development
André brings to Mi5 an exciting record of landing flagship accounts, building brands and growing revenues from start-up concept through to multi-million dollar success at premier brands and agencies like National Post Online, Rogers Media and FCB to name a few. He thrives on creating, selling and serving custom-tailored marketing opportunities that cross platforms, span organizations and capitalize on the specific strengths of the best media options – whatever matrix of traditional, digital, events, shopper marketing, activations, custom content, social or direct response. Continuously raising the bar and building high-value marketing relationships with some of the world’s most exciting brands and client partners, including: Porter Airlines, HelloFresh, SleepCountry, Starbucks, HBC, Sephora, TJX, TD, Rogers, Brunico Communications, The Rotman School of Management, AB InBev, Google and more.Tory Millar
VP Finance
Motivated and results-driven Finance leader with a diverse skill set. Throughout his career Tory has demonstrated the capacity to quickly learn new topics and to be adaptable in many different roles and situations. Tory’s key strengths are a structured approach to problem-solving and advanced communication skills. In addition, he excels at improving business performance, collaborating across functional areas, and inspiring teams and colleagues. Strong experience with both front-office / client-facing teams as well as infrastructure/support groups provides a broad base of knowledge that Tory has brought to Mi5.
Derek McGeachie
President
Andie Lindsay
EVP Client Success
Steve Tahk
EVP & GM André Meurer
Director of Business Development
Tory Millar
VP Finance