Marcel Charette (pictured at the right) had spent seven years working for INCO when his sister’s husband, Camille Lemieux, died in 1955. Yvonne needed help in order to continue running the printing company founded by her husband, so Marcel quit INCO and started from scratch in January 1956.

"I didn’t know a thing about the business, but I had lots of help and we managed ok," Marcel commented.

The company, known then as Arts Graphiques/Graphic Arts was relocated in Hanmer in what is now known as Hilltop Plaza, right next to Tasse Automobile. Today, Imprimerie Vision Printing, the name given to the business when Marcel became sole owner in 1990, continues the tradition of excellence.

Over the years Marcel and his four brothers and sisters developed a reputation which was known throughout the district for outstanding work and competitive pricing - the two trademarks that have been continued since Marcel’s son, Pierre (left) purchased the company nine years ago. Soon after he took over the business, Pierre created The Vision Community Paper, which will celebrate it’s 8^th anniversary on November 4. Pierre convinced his brother, Jean-Guy to take over the day-to-day management of the operation in 1993 and the rest is history.

Imprimerie Vision Printing provides a wide variety of commercial products for every size of business. Invoice forms, business cards, envelopes, stationery, brochures, letterhead, flyers, posters - you name it and Imprimerie Vision Printing has it. What’s more, you will find that the price is competitive with any other shop in the district to go along with its top-of-the-line quality.

"We still offer letterpress services which uses old-style printing which allows us to do things requiring special impressions or die-cutting," explained Pierre.

Free quotes and bilingual consultation is available for all jobs - no matter how big or how small. As a matter of fact, Imprimerie Vision Printing’s courteous staff is always ready and willing to spend whatever time it takes in order to make sure customers are satisfied with the decisions they make.

According to Pierre, "My job is to know what a business needs before I go calling on them. I find that customers will stay with you if you give them both dependable service and good prices."

Imprimerie Vision Printing invites residents and businesses of Valley East and Capreol to drop in for a quote on their printing needs, wedding invitations, special event tickets, photo copying and a host of other over-the-counter printing services. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Information about the company is also available 24 hours a day on the web site.