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Friesens Keeps the Pages Turning
A decade ago, the outlook was bleak for renowned Altona book printer, Friesens Corporation. The first e-reader was marketed by Amazon in 2007, the global economy tanked in 2008 and China emerged as a cheap competitor in book printing, sending business offshore. “We had this digital threat, foreign threat and economic threat, all three of […]
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Manufacturing Matters this Canada 150
Manufacturing matters this Canada 150 and CME’s recent online Canada Day promotion aimed to raise the profile of Manufacturing and use member stories to paint a picture of our province from infancy to early adulthood, with a bright future on the horizon. Nearly 64,000 Manitobans work in the sector, which contributes more than 10 per […]
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Friesens Employee-Directed Giving Program Supports Altona Community Foundation
Employees at Friesens Corporation in Altona are known for giving back to the community, and the Altona Community Foundation is the latest group to receive support. The company recently launched an Employee-Directed Giving Program where each employee-owner votes for organizations they feel would benefit the most from charitable giving. The Altona Community Foundation was selected […]
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50 Best Managed Companies
Toronto, ON – Friesens Corporation, the premier short run book manufacturer and packaging specialist in Canada has been named as a winner in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program. Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC and The National Post, the program identifies Canadian businesses that have implemented best business practices across the organization. “We’re proud to have […]
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Literacy is the Gateway to Success
The ability to read is the foundation from which we grow as human beings. We are proud to play a part in encouraging literacy for young people. Whether through the thousands of titles we produce each year or through our sponsorship of various reading programs, our employee-owners walk the talk regarding literacy. Friesens is proud […]
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