Ryan and Jennifer Holowaychuk believe in Kamloops.
So much so, it’s why the native Kamloopsians chose to take over Noran Printing in February, an established name in the printing business in the city for 30 years.
Ryan, a third-generation printer whose family owned the Kamloops Commercial Press, wanted to continue in the industry, so he jumped at the chance to buy Noran only a few short months ago. "Printing is in my blood," he said. And so is the city. Ryan, a minor hockey coach, is quick to point out Noran is one of only two locally owned print shops in Kamloops. From its Dalhousie Drive location, Noran can take pretty much any idea from concept to design – from brochures to business cards. "Every client out there has something we can do work for," Ryan said. Not wanting to mess with a good thing, the couple has only made small changes to the operation. They've revamped the company's logo and designed a new website, but have decided to stick with the name, which is a combination of the names of the original owners – Rance and Norma. While there's been plenty of talk about the struggling economy, Noran hasn't felt the effects. "Our industry hasn't seen a big hit," Ryan suggested. In fact, the biggest challenge for the company's new owners is keeping up with technology. However, Ryan is willing to learn whatever is necessary to continue to give the long-established list of clients the best service. Though customers are being more discriminating in these times, Jennifer chalks up the growth to the need for businesses to their information out to customers.
It's something that Noran has done well, and a formula for success the company's new owners hope to continue in the future.
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