A Brief History

The principles of Kanopys Canada introduced the KD Canopy into the Canadian Marketplace in September of 1985. Our vision was to provide an easily portable, one piece, collapsible canopy to the arts and crafts and special event marketplace. The canopies main advertised features at that time was its revolutionary design, ease of use and protection from the elements.

In 1986 Honda Canada saw this product and ordered a number of canopies and bannerpoles for their special event program. The difference was they wanted the Honda Power Equipment and Motor Cycles Logos on them. To our knowledge this was the first custom graphics program on a one-piece collapsible portable canopy in North America. This demand began the evolution of custom graphics program. As the shift from traditional advertising to promotional campaigns gained strength it became clear very quickly that the canopies overriding value would evolve to a travelling billboard that helped build brand recognition for our customers in the special event marketplace.

Early in the game logos were appliqued, or printed on patches then sewn onto the canopies. As the technology of the 90's progressed it became clear that a new means of producing graphics would need to be developed if we were to stay on top of the industry. Clients demanded sharper images and brighter colours without sacrifice to the quality of the product, and the clients wanted the product yesterday.

Our answer was silk-screened graphics on finished product. This method allowed the client greater artistic freedom, as well as bigger brighter graphics and with in house capabilities we could turn the product around in a matter of a couple hours instead of weeks. This innovative technology allowed customer's graphics and logos to be mass-produced on finished product while maintaining impeccable quality. Kanopys Canada soon recruited a graphic designer to further assist their customers in the transition of their designs from the computer to the multi-angled surface of a canopy. Kanopys Canada could now provide high quality marketing solutions to SPECIAL EVENT MARKETPLACE.

Now as the new century brings forth an even higher level of expectation, Kanopys Canada is preparing to meet that challenge. The new age will see Kanopys Canada able to digitally print the client's design directly onto the canopy surface. Digital printing will allow for photographic quality images on a product that can be positioned wherever the target market gathers.

Kanopys Canada vision remains providing our clients with the canopys they require; a safe, commercial quality canopy at a fair value. Our focus is providing state of the art graphics in a timely delivery. Our goal is to exceed our clients needs and expectations. Our desire is to have you give us the opportunity to be a valued partner in your programs.