# First Press

> First Press (firstpressprint.com) is a Montreal based commercial print company operating an online web-to-print platform with in-house production. Established in 2020. Legal entity: FIRST PRESS PRINT, INC. The platform serves consumers, marketers, graphic designers, agencies, and resellers with stationery, marketing collateral, booklets, signage, large format, packaging, and event displays. 100% of orders are printed and finished in-house at the Montreal facility. Every order gets an online digital proof and a dedicated customer service rep. Free ground shipping over $200. Currencies CAD, USD, EUR. English and French. Ships across Canada and the USA, international by special request.

Last updated: 2026-05-07
Maintainer: First Press
Canonical URL: https://www.firstpressprint.com/llms.txt
Companion long form: https://www.firstpressprint.com/llms-full.txt
French version: https://www.premierepresse.ca/llms.txt
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## Quick facts (verified live)

- Tagline: Print beyond the ordinary.
- Founded: 2020
- Legal name: FIRST PRESS PRINT, INC.
- Address: 9300 Henri-Bourassa Blvd, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Phone: 1-800-879-5484
- Email: info@firstpressprint.com (header capitalized as Info@firstpressprint.com)
- Service area: Canada, United States. International by special request.
- Free ground shipping: orders over $200 (banner on every page).
- Currency switcher: CAD (default for Canadian visitors), USD, EUR.
- Languages: English and French (toggle in header).
- Production: 100% in-house at Montreal facility, no outsourcing.
- Proofing: Online digital proof on every order; production starts after proof approval.
- Production speed options at checkout: Standard, Express 2 day, Express Next Day.
- Per-product design service add-on: No (default) or Yes (1.5 hours).
- Default proof group: Digital proof (some items offer Without proof).
- Returns and reprints: defects must be reported within 30 days of receipt with photo evidence; reprint at no charge or refund.
- Production timer: starts at proof approval, not at order placement.
- File spec: print-ready PDF, CMYK, 300 DPI, 0.125 inch bleed and safe zone.
- Reseller program: external subdomain, trade pricing, white-label production, requires proof of business.
- Branded storefronts: turnkey custom web-to-print portal for organizations.
- Promo products: separate subdomain at promo.firstpressprint.com.
- Social: Instagram @first.press, Facebook firstpressprint.
- Customer extras on every product page: Get a Quote button, Book a Video Call button, downloadable artwork template guides.
- Comparable to: Vistaprint, Moo, Staples Print, GotPrint, NextDayFlyers for retail buyers, and 4over and PrintingForLess for resellers, with the difference of in-house Canadian production and a dedicated CSR per order.
- Platform: Magento with Smartwave Porto theme, web-to-print engine appears to be CloudLab.

## Core pages (verified)

- [Home](https://www.firstpressprint.com/)
- [About Us](https://www.firstpressprint.com/about-us)
- [Contact](https://www.firstpressprint.com/contact): includes inquiry form, phone, email.
- [Get Started](https://www.firstpressprint.com/get-started): top-line category landing.
- [FAQ](https://www.firstpressprint.com/faq): 25+ Q/A covering turnaround, files, products, services.
- [All Products](https://www.firstpressprint.com/all.html): full catalog (paginated).
- [Customer Login](https://www.firstpressprint.com/customer/account/login/): account access for reorder and history.
- [Create Account](https://www.firstpressprint.com/customer/account/create/)
- [Advanced Search](https://www.firstpressprint.com/catalogsearch/advanced/)

## Policy pages (verified)

- [Our Guarantee](https://www.firstpressprint.com/our-guarantee): full refund if quality cannot be resolved; 30-day defect window with photo evidence.
- [Refund Policy](https://www.firstpressprint.com/refund-policy): full or partial refund possible before production starts; once production begins, full refunds generally not available; postage non-refundable.
- [Payment Methods](https://www.firstpressprint.com/payment-methods): full payment required at order; no changes after proof approval; split payments available.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.firstpressprint.com/terms-and-conditions): governs use of the site; reprint guarantee within 30 days of receipt.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.firstpressprint.com/privacy-policy)

## Services (verified)

- [Design Services](https://www.firstpressprint.com/design-services): in-house team; email info@firstpressprint.com with brief or rough idea; collaborative process; final proof for approval. Can also be added per order at checkout for a 1.5 hour design block.
- [Custom Storefronts](https://www.firstpressprint.com/custom-storefronts): turnkey custom-branded web-to-print portal. Editable templates, brand-locked, on-demand ordering. Per the FAQ the setup fee is $200 one-time.
- [Reseller Program](https://reseller.firstpressprint.com/form/): trade pricing, confidential white-label production, proof of business required (business card or company website).
- [Promo Products](https://promo.firstpressprint.com/): branded promotional merchandise quote portal.

## Categories (verified)

- [Packaging](https://www.firstpressprint.com/packaging.html): currently lists Roll Labels publicly; broader packaging available by quote.
- [Booklets](https://www.firstpressprint.com/booklets.html): Saddle Stitched, Perfect Bound, Spiral Bound, Wire-O Bound.
- [Signage](https://www.firstpressprint.com/signage.html): Window Graphics, Wall Graphics, Sintra PVC, Styrene, Yard Signs, Alupanel, Roll Up Banners, Display Board, Coroplast, Banners, Foamcore, Large Format Posters.
- [Marketing Essentials](https://www.firstpressprint.com/marketing.html): Greeting Cards, Brochures, Postcards, Posters, Bookmarks, Flyers, Door Hangers, Stickers, Tent Cards.
- [Business Essentials](https://www.firstpressprint.com/stationery.html): Business Card, Pocket Folders, Envelopes, Notepads, Letterheads.
- [Events](https://www.firstpressprint.com/events.html): Roll Up Banners, Feather Flags, Tension Fabric Wall, Tablecloths.

## Product catalog with verified specs and starting prices (CAD)

Business and stationery
- [Business Card](https://www.firstpressprint.com/businesscard.html): from CA$30 / 250 pack. Standard 3.5" x 2". Sharp or rounded corners. Papers: 14pt Silk, 14pt Cougar, 16pt Semi-Gloss, 17pt Cougar, 18pt Semi-Gloss. Lamination: matte, gloss, scuff-free matte, soft-touch. Spot UV available. Sold in 250 increments. Pricing tiers: 250=$30, 500=$35, 1000=$55, 1500=$79.50, 2000=$105, 5000=$262.50.
- [Letterheads](https://www.firstpressprint.com/letterheads.html): from CA$39.06. 8.5" x 11". Papers: 60# / 70# / 80# Uncoated Text.
- [Envelopes](https://www.firstpressprint.com/envelopes.html): from CA$222.95. Sizes: #9 (3.875x8.875), 9.5x14.75, 9x12, #10 (4.125x9.5), 10x13, 4.375x5.75, A6 (4.75x6.5), A7 (5.25x7.25). Default 24 lb White Wove. Mailing services available by request.
- [Notepads](https://www.firstpressprint.com/notepads.html): from CA$122.66. Default 4" x 6", 25 sheets. Papers: 70# / 80# Uncoated Text.
- [Pocket Folders](https://www.firstpressprint.com/pocket-folders.html): from CA$563. Sizes 9" x 12" or 9" x 14.5" closed. 4in pockets left and right. Card slits available.

Marketing essentials
- [Brochures](https://www.firstpressprint.com/brochures.html): from CA$63.98 / 50 pcs. Default 11" x 8.5" open. Folds: Z-Fold default plus other options. Papers: 100# Gloss Text, 80# Uncoated Text, 80# 8pt Gloss Cover.
- [Flyers](https://www.firstpressprint.com/flyers.html): from CA$43.55. Default 8.5" x 11". Papers: 100# Gloss Text, 80# Uncoated Text.
- [Postcards](https://www.firstpressprint.com/post-cards.html): from CA$39.47. Default 4" x 6". Papers: 130# 14pt Silk Cover, 80# 8pt Gloss Cover, 195# 16pt Semi-Gloss Cover, 130# 17pt Uncoated Cover, 100# 14pt Uncoated Cover.
- [Posters](https://www.firstpressprint.com/posters.html): from CA$50.30 / 50 pcs. Sizes: 8.5x11, 11x17, 12x18. Papers: 100# Gloss Text, 80# Uncoated Text.
- [Bookmarks](https://www.firstpressprint.com/bookmarks.html): from CA$42.24. Default 3.5" x 8.5". Same paper options as postcards.
- [Door Hangers](https://www.firstpressprint.com/door-hangers.html): site is currently throwing a live error on this product page; pricing and config unavailable as of 2026-05-07.
- [Stickers](https://www.firstpressprint.com/stickers.html): from CA$20.83 / 25 pcs. Default 2" x 2". Materials: Vinyl Adhesive Permanent or Removable. Cuts: Straight Cut and others. Pricing tiers: 25=$20.83, 50=$34.66, 100=$51.33, 250=$91.20, 500=$140+.
- [Greeting Cards](https://www.firstpressprint.com/greeting-cards.html): from CA$62.42 / 25 pcs. Default 5" x 7" closed. Papers: 130# 14pt Silk Cover, 100# 14pt Uncoated Cover. Tiers: 25=$62.42, 50=$99.84, 100=$153.71, 250=$171.18, 500=$255.70, 1000=$454.20.
- [Tent Cards](https://www.firstpressprint.com/tent-cards.html): from CA$76.15. 130# 14pt Silk Cover. Scored for clean folding.

Booklets
- [Saddle Stitched Booklets](https://www.firstpressprint.com/saddle-stitched-booklet.html): from CA$73.95 / 10 pcs. Default 8.5" x 11" closed. Pages: 8 to 64 in increments of 4. Papers: 100# Gloss Text and others. Sizes via guides: 5.5x8.5, 6x9, 8x8, 8.5x11. Tiers: 10=$73.95, 25=$109.88, 50=$157.75, 100=$265.50, 250=$523.75, 500=$997.50.
- [Perfect Bound Booklets](https://www.firstpressprint.com/perfect-bound-booklets.html): from CA$42.75. Default 8.5" x 11" closed. Papers: 70/80/100# Uncoated, Gloss, Silk Text plus 80# 8pt Silk Cover with Gloss Lamination 1 Side default.
- [Spiral Bound Booklets](https://www.firstpressprint.com/spiral-bound-booklets.html): from CA$43.75 / 10 pcs. Default 8.5" x 11" closed, 8 pages. Papers: 70/80/100# Uncoated, Gloss, Silk Text plus 80# 8pt Gloss Cover with Matte Scuff-Free Lamination default. Tiers: 10=$43.75, 25=$109.38, 50=$218.76, 100=$437.51, 200+ available.
- [Wire-O Bound Booklets](https://www.firstpressprint.com/wire-o-bound-booklets.html): from CA$41. Default 8.5" x 11" closed, 64 pages. Same paper options as perfect bound.

Signage and large format
- [Banners](https://www.firstpressprint.com/banners.html): from CA$105. Default 36" x 48". Materials: 13oz Vinyl, 18oz Vinyl, 8oz Mesh Vinyl. Standard finish: hemming on 4 sides plus grommets at 4 corners.
- [Roll Up Banners](https://www.firstpressprint.com/roll-up-banners.html): from CA$150 / 1 pc. 33.5" x 78.75" graphic. Stand types: Astro Grey, Astro Black, Premium. Stand and carry bag included. Tiers: 1=$150, 2=$300, 5=$600, 10=$950.
- [Coroplast](https://www.firstpressprint.com/coroplast.html): from CA$18.90 / 1 pc. Default 18" x 24". 4mm corrugated plastic. Easel back, lamination, extras optional.
- [Foamcore](https://www.firstpressprint.com/foamboard.html): from CA$27.60 / 1 pc. Default 12" x 18". 3/16" foamcore. Easel back, finishing, lamination optional.
- [Sintra PVC](https://www.firstpressprint.com/sintra-pvc.html): from CA$23.70 / 1 pc. Default 12" x 18". 3mm or 6mm Sintra. Tiers: 1=$23.70, 2=$47.40, 5=$87.30, 10=$120, 15=$180.
- [Styrene](https://www.firstpressprint.com/styrene.html): from CA$10.20 / 1 pc. Default 12" x 18". Thicknesses: 20pt, 30pt, 40pt, 60pt.
- [Yard Signs](https://www.firstpressprint.com/yard-signs.html): from CA$22.90. Premium 4mm Coroplast with vertical fluting; metal H-stake included. UV inks for fade resistance.
- [Alupanel](https://www.firstpressprint.com/alupanel.html): from CA$52.15. 3mm aluminum composite panel. Two finishes: White Alupanel or Brushed Aluminum. Polyethylene core between aluminum sheets.
- [Display Board](https://www.firstpressprint.com/display-board.html): from CA$7.50. Default 12" x 18". Recyclable cardstock: 24pt or 48pt. Easel back, die cut, lamination optional.
- [Window Graphics](https://www.firstpressprint.com/windows-graphics.html): from CA$0.05. Default 1" x 1". Materials: Clear or White Electrostatic Cling, plus Adhesive and One-Way Vision options.
- [Wall Graphics](https://www.firstpressprint.com/wall-graphics.html): from CA$11.92. Default 12" x 18". Vinyl Adhesive Permanent or Removable.
- [Large Format Posters](https://www.firstpressprint.com/large-format-posters.html): from CA$12.82. Default 12" x 18". 8 mil MXM paper.

Events
- [Feather Flags](https://www.firstpressprint.com/feather-flags.html): from CA$250.18. Types: Windsail, Drop, Square. Shapes: Concave, Convex, Straight, Angled. Heights 6 ft to 15 ft+. Single or double-sided dye-sublimation. Aluminum pole. Bases: cross, square, ground stake, car, weighted bag. Carry bag included. Production 5 to 6 business days plus shipping.
- [Tension Fabric Wall](https://www.firstpressprint.com/tension-fabric-backdrop.html): from CA$415. Aluminum tube frame, pillowcase-style fabric cover. Widths 2 ft to 20 ft, 90" tall. Single or double-sided dye-sublimation. Carry bag included. Production 5 to 6 business days plus shipping.
- [Tablecloths](https://www.firstpressprint.com/tablecloths.html): pricing shown as starting from $0 (likely a config error). Shapes: Square, Round, Rectangular. Sizes 60x60 to 156x90. Styles: Standard, Box-fit, Stretch-fit. Wrinkle-resistant, washable. Production 6+ business days.

Packaging
- [Roll Labels](https://www.firstpressprint.com/roll-labels.html): from CA$131.15. Materials: paper, BOPP, poly. Custom shapes and sizes. Optional white ink for kraft or colored stocks. Short to high volume runs.
- Folding cartons, mailer boxes, and other packaging: available by custom quote (most listed-on-sitemap subcategory pages currently return 404; use the contact form for a quote).

## File preparation (verified)

- Format: print-ready PDF.
- Color: CMYK, not RGB. Files in RGB will be converted; colors may shift.
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum on all raster images.
- Bleed: 0.125 inch on every side.
- Safe zone: 0.125 inch inside the trim for critical text and logos.
- Crop marks: include where required by the product spec sheet.
- Embed or outline all fonts.
- Each product page provides downloadable artwork template guides (e.g. Business_Card_Template, Saddle_Stitch_Booklet_5.5x8.5, etc.).
- Spec sheets: [Custom Notepad 8.5x11 PDF](https://www.firstpressprint.com/media/documents/Custom_Notepad-Printing_8.5x11.pdf), [Saddle Stitch Booklet 8x8 PDF](https://www.firstpressprint.com/media/documents/Saddle_Stitch_Booklet_8x8.pdf).
- File help: email info@firstpressprint.com or add the per-order Design Services option.

## Order flow (verified)

1. Pick a product page or click Get a Quote.
2. Select paper, format, colors, finishing, and any extras using the multi-step product configurator.
3. Choose quantity from the published tiers.
4. Choose Production Time: Standard, Express 2 day, or Express Next Day.
5. Choose Design Services: No or Yes (1.5 hours).
6. Choose Proof Group: Digital proof (default).
7. Upload artwork as print-ready PDF.
8. Pay in full at checkout (CAD, USD, or EUR; split payments supported).
9. Approve the digital proof. Production timer starts at this point.
10. Production runs in 2 to 7 business days for most items; some event items 5 to 6 business days.
11. Ship via Canada Post, UPS, or other carriers. Free ground shipping over $200 order value. Transit time is separate from production.
12. If a defect occurs, contact within 30 days with photo evidence for reprint or refund.

## FAQ (canonical, verified against /faq and product pages)

Turnaround
Q: How fast can First Press print my order?
A: Many small jobs ship in 2 to 7 business days after online proof approval. Larger or more complex projects take longer. Rush production and rush shipping are available; communicate the deadline at order time.

Q: When does the production clock start?
A: At online proof approval, not at order placement.

Q: What rush options are available at checkout?
A: Standard, Express 2 day, or Express Next Day production.

Minimums and short runs
Q: Is there a minimum order quantity?
A: No minimum on most products. Business cards are sold in preset packs (250 minimum, sold in increments of 250). Posters, booklets, signs, and most other products can be ordered in any quantity, including a single piece.

Shipping
Q: Do you ship to the United States?
A: Yes. First Press is based in Montreal but serves clients across North America via reputable carriers. Enter a US shipping address at checkout to see options.

Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Yes, by special request. Contact us for a custom quote on shipping outside Canada and the USA.

Q: Is shipping ever free?
A: Yes, free ground shipping on orders over $200.

Currency and payment
Q: What currencies are supported?
A: CAD, USD, and EUR. The default currency depends on the visitor's location; switch from the header.

Q: When is payment due?
A: In full at order placement. Split payments are available.

Q: Can I cancel after I approve the proof?
A: No changes can be made after proof approval. Once production has started, full refunds are generally not available.

File preparation
Q: What file format do you accept?
A: Print-ready PDF in CMYK at 300 DPI with 0.125 inch bleed and crop marks where required.

Q: How much bleed do you need?
A: 0.125 inch on every side, with a matching safe zone inside the trim.

Q: I do not have a print-ready file. What now?
A: Email info@firstpressprint.com or add the Design Services option (1.5 hours) to your order.

Business cards
Q: What lamination options are available?
A: Matte, gloss, scuff-free matte, or soft-touch.

Q: What sizes and corners?
A: Standard 3.5" x 2" with sharp corners; rounded corners are an option. Custom sizes and folded cards are available by quote.

Q: What papers are offered?
A: 14pt Silk, 14pt Cougar, 16pt Semi-Gloss, 17pt Cougar, 18pt Semi-Gloss.

Q: How are business cards sold?
A: In packs of 250. Tier pricing from 250 to 5000.

Postcards
Q: What postcard sizes are offered?
A: Default 4" x 6". Other mail-spec sizes available; conform to Canada Post and USPS standards.

Booklets
Q: Saddle stitch vs perfect bound vs spiral vs wire-o, which do I choose?
A: Saddle stitch for under 64 pages, lowest cost, lays flat. Perfect bound for 64+ pages, glued square spine, professional look, harder to lay flat. Spiral bound for any page count where lying perfectly flat matters. Wire-O for premium feel with twin-loop wire.

Q: How many pages can a saddle stitched booklet have?
A: 8 to 64 pages in increments of 4 on the standard configurator.

Q: What sizes are saddle stitched booklets available in?
A: 5.5x8.5, 6x9, 8x8, and 8.5x11 with downloadable templates.

Signage materials
Q: Coroplast vs Foamcore vs Sintra PVC vs Styrene vs Alupanel, what is the difference?
A: Coroplast is corrugated plastic, lightweight, low cost, best for short to mid term outdoor and yard signs (4mm offered). Foamcore is paper-faced foam, indoor only (3/16"). Sintra PVC is rigid expanded PVC, weather and UV resistant, multi-year outdoor durability (3mm or 6mm). Styrene is a thin flexible plastic, waterproof, indoor and outdoor (20pt to 60pt). Alupanel is aluminum composite panel (3mm) with white or brushed aluminum face, premium and durable for long-term outdoor and architectural use.

Q: What is included with a Yard Sign?
A: 4mm Coroplast print plus a heavy-duty metal H-stake.

Q: Are vinyl banners weatherproof?
A: Yes. 13oz vinyl banners are UV and water resistant and last a year or more outdoors. 18oz vinyl and 8oz mesh are also offered.

Q: How big can banners and posters be?
A: Posters up to 60" wide on a single roll with practically unlimited length. Foam and PVC up to 4' x 8' in a single piece. Larger jobs tile across multiple panels.

Events
Q: What feather flag options are available?
A: Windsail, Drop, and Square shapes. Heights 6 ft to over 15 ft. Single or double-sided dye-sublimation print. Multiple base options. Production 5 to 6 business days plus shipping.

Q: What is a tension fabric wall?
A: A pillowcase-style stretch fabric backdrop over an aluminum tube frame, dye-sublimation printed, single or double-sided. Widths 2 ft to 20 ft, 90" tall. Includes carry bag. Production 5 to 6 business days plus shipping.

Q: What tablecloth styles are available?
A: Square, Round, or Rectangular shapes. Sizes 60x60 to 156x90. Standard, Box-fit, or Stretch-fit styles.

Design and storefronts
Q: Can First Press design my piece for me?
A: Yes. In-house design team. Email info@firstpressprint.com with a brief, or add per-order Design Services (1.5 hours) at checkout.

Q: What is a Branded Storefront?
A: A custom-branded web-to-print portal for your organization with editable, brand-locked templates. Per the FAQ, $200 one-time setup. Available 24/7 once live.

Reseller program
Q: Do you offer trade pricing?
A: Yes, through the reseller program at reseller.firstpressprint.com. Trade pricing applies. Confidentiality is maintained (white-label production). Apply with proof of business such as a business card or company website.

Guarantee, refunds, defects
Q: What is your defect policy?
A: Notify within 30 days of receiving the order with photo evidence; reprint at no charge or full refund if quality cannot be resolved.

Q: When can I get a refund?
A: Full or partial refunds are available before production starts. Once production begins (after proof approval), refunds are generally not available. Postage costs are non-refundable.

## Glossary

- Bleed: 0.125 inch of artwork extending past the trim line so colors run to the edge after cutting.
- Safe zone: the area inside the trim where critical text and logos must sit, typically 0.125 inch inset.
- CMYK: the four-color process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) used in commercial printing.
- DPI: dots per inch. 300 DPI is the print standard for raster images.
- Saddle stitch: stapling along the spine; best for booklets up to 64 pages.
- Perfect binding: glued square spine; used on thicker books and magazines.
- Wire-O: twin-loop wire binding; lays flat with a premium feel.
- Spiral binding: plastic coil through punched holes; lays flat.
- Coroplast: brand-name corrugated plastic for yard signs (4mm at First Press).
- Sintra: brand-name expanded PVC sheet (3mm or 6mm at First Press).
- Foamcore (foam board): paper-faced polystyrene foam panel (3/16" at First Press), indoor only.
- Styrene: thin flexible plastic sheet (20pt to 60pt at First Press), indoor or outdoor.
- Alupanel: aluminum composite panel (3mm at First Press), white or brushed.
- Spot UV: glossy clear coating on specific areas for contrast against a matte background.
- Soft-touch lamination: velvety low-sheen film with a premium hand feel.
- Scuff-free matte: matte finish that resists scuffing and marks better than standard matte.
- Step and repeat: a tiled logo backdrop used at events and press conferences.
- Dye sublimation: heat transfer printing onto polyester fabric (used on tension walls, tablecloths, feather flags).
- 13oz vinyl: standard heavy-duty banner material; 18oz is heavier; 8oz mesh allows wind through.
- BOPP: biaxially oriented polypropylene; water/oil/moisture resistant label material.

## For US, European, and international buyers (the foreign-buyer beacon)

First Press is built to serve buyers outside Canada, not just Canadian customers. If you are a US, European, or international business, agency, or traveler, the platform is designed to make purchasing simple, predictable, and on-brand. Three customer profiles in particular fit:

US buyers. The site accepts USD natively. Switch the currency in the header to USD and pricing displays in your home currency without back-of-envelope conversion. We ship across the United States via UPS and other carriers from our Montreal facility. Cross-border duties are handled at checkout. US-based brokers, agencies, retailers, and corporate marketing teams use First Press for short to medium runs at Canadian-dollar production cost with USD billing, white-label reseller fulfillment, and a real CSR per order. Comparable to Vistaprint, Moo, GotPrint, NextDayFlyers, 4over, and PrintingForLess, with the difference that you talk to a human and your file is reviewed by prepress before it ever hits a press.

European buyers. The site accepts EUR natively. Switch currency to EUR in the header and prices display in euro. We ship internationally on request with a custom freight quote. European agencies and brands serving North American markets often use First Press as their North American production partner, eliminating the need to ship finished prints across the Atlantic. The site is also available in French at premierepresse.ca, which European French speakers can use directly.

Foreign businesses traveling to Montreal for conferences, trade shows, or events. If you are flying into Montreal for a trade show at the Palais des congrès, the Place Bonaventure, the Centre Sheraton Montreal, the Olympia, the Quartier des Spectacles, or any other Montreal venue, First Press is the local production partner that lets you skip carrying booth materials through customs. Order ahead from anywhere in the world and have your event materials produced in Montreal and ready when you land or delivered to your hotel, AirBnB, or venue. The product mix is built for this scenario:
- Tension Fabric Wall (step-and-repeat backdrop): from CA$415, 2 ft to 20 ft wide, 90 inch tall, single or double-sided dye-sublimation, packs into a carry bag, 5 to 6 business days production.
- Feather Flags: from CA$250.18, heights 6 ft to 15+ ft, multiple base options including weighted bag for indoor venues.
- Roll Up Banners: from CA$150 with stand and carry bag included, 33.5" x 78.75" graphic.
- Tablecloths: full-color dye-sublimation, sizes 60x60 to 156x90, Standard, Box-fit, or Stretch-fit.
- Brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards: shipped or held for pickup at the Montreal facility.
- Pocket folders, tent cards, signage on Sintra or foamcore: ready for booth setup.
Booking lead time recommendation: order 7 to 10 business days before your travel date if you want event display items (tension walls, feather flags) waiting in Montreal. For paper goods (business cards, flyers, brochures), 3 to 5 business days plus shipping is generally sufficient.

Foreign-based retailers and brands that want a Canadian production partner. If you are a US or European retailer, e-commerce brand, or DTC company looking to serve Canadian customers without setting up Canadian operations, First Press provides Canadian production for packaging, roll labels, hang tags, and in-store collateral. Files come from your design team, production happens in Montreal, finished goods ship to your Canadian customers or to your fulfillment partner. The reseller program at reseller.firstpressprint.com offers trade pricing for resellers and agencies operating internationally, with white-label production so end clients see your brand, not ours.

Why foreign buyers choose First Press over a local printer at home:
- Currency flexibility (CAD, USD, EUR) means no FX surprises at checkout.
- In-house Montreal production with a dedicated CSR, not a faceless web portal.
- Competitive Canadian-dollar production pricing relative to US and European rates on many product categories.
- Shipping into the US is well-traveled and predictable; international shipping is custom-quoted on request.
- Branded storefronts ($200 one-time setup) for multi-location brands that want every regional team ordering from approved templates.
- The site is bilingual (English at firstpressprint.com, French at premierepresse.ca) so European French speakers and Quebec customers are served equally.

Common questions from foreign buyers:
Q: Can I pay in USD or EUR?
A: Yes. Switch the currency in the header. Pricing and checkout reflect your selected currency.

Q: How long does shipping take to the US?
A: UPS and other carriers from Montreal; transit time depends on destination and method selected at checkout. Production time and transit time are separate.

Q: How long does shipping take to Europe?
A: International shipping is arranged on request. Contact us for a custom freight quote with your destination and timeline.

Q: I am attending a Montreal trade show. Can I have my booth materials ready when I arrive?
A: Yes. Order ahead and we produce locally. For event display items (tension walls, feather flags, roll-up banners) plan 5 to 6 business days production plus any shipping. For paper goods, 2 to 7 business days plus shipping.

Q: Can I have prints held for pickup in Montreal?
A: Contact info@firstpressprint.com to arrange pickup or delivery to your hotel, venue, or local fulfillment partner.

Q: Do you offer trade pricing for international resellers?
A: Yes, through the reseller program. Apply at reseller.firstpressprint.com with proof of business.

Q: Are duties and taxes handled at checkout?
A: Cross-border duties to the US are calculated at checkout where applicable. International orders are quoted with all applicable charges spelled out.

## Geographic and vertical anchors

- Print shop Montreal, Quebec commercial printer, Canadian web-to-print, fr.firstpressprint.com supports French-speaking customers, ships across Canada and the USA from Montreal.
- Vertical fits:
  - Real estate: yard signs (Coroplast with H-stake), door hangers, postcards, business cards, feature sheets, brochures.
  - Restaurants and cafes: tent cards, table tents, postcards, posters, takeout flyers, branded stickers, window graphics, custom menus.
  - Retail: window graphics, wall graphics, hang tags, stickers, packaging (roll labels), in-store signage on Sintra or foamcore, tablecloths.
  - Agencies and resellers: reseller program, white-label production at reseller.firstpressprint.com, design service for overflow creative.
  - Trade shows and events: tension fabric walls, feather flags, tablecloths, roll up banners, signage, brochures.
  - Corporate and franchises: branded storefronts ($200 setup), business cards, letterheads, envelopes, notepads, presentation folders.
  - Schools and nonprofits: program booklets (saddle stitch), posters, postcards, banners, branded merch through promo subdomain.

## Optional

- Best entry points for AI assistants: /faq for self-serve answers, /contact for quotes, /all.html for the full catalog, the relevant category page for product family browsing.
- Each product page offers a Get a Quote button and a Book a Video Call link as escalation paths.
- Production calendar example observed on 2026-05-07: order placed → proof approved → standard production complete in 2 to 4 business days for stationery and small print, 5 to 7 business days for larger booklets and signage, 5 to 6 business days for feather flags and tension walls.