There are standards of acceptability, standards of excellence... and then Acuity's standards. Our people push the boundaries, not only of technology, but in every facet of every piece of work we produce. From leading the way in research and development to wrapping up your project with the best finishing available, we reach beyond the ordinary.

To some, research and development means staying abreast of the latest new processes and techniques. At Acuity, we take the next step – helping those who produce the technology we use to create better products and solutions.

When other printing companies get new software, there a good chance Acuity customers have already received its benefits. That's because industry suppliers come to us to work with them to make their breakthroughs even more breakthrough. We stay ahead of the curve and you stay ahead of the competition.

We also consider research and development to be an important part of training for our own people. We invest in our staff so that they can push our tools, prod our thinking and produce to an outstanding level.

Because Acuity knows its business, software and processes so well, we save time and money for our clients. We can show you what's possible and what's practical, and how to maximize your printing dollars. That means drawing on a skill set that can be inserted into any point of production, and simply make it work.

1. We produce memorable media – from initial ideas to digital photography and through to the final, remarkable result.
2. We supply design and technical assistance during the creative process to ensure a smooth transition from creative to creation.
3. We're available at any stage of your project, from the initial conception to the finishing touches, even if we didn't take you from start to finish.

With the advent of digital photography, everyone, it seems, is a professional photographer. But, as most have no doubt experienced, a digital picture is only as good as the way it is colour managed. Our extensive experience with colour management, profiling, and matching gives us an advantage that most professional digital photographers are desperate to attain. In fact, many professional photographers are now turning to us for our digital expertise. Acuity's in-house studio boasts a Hasselblad camera with a Leaf Valeo 22 back. This technology, combined with the skills of our in-house photographer and colour management team, can deliver superior studio and location photography for commercial, portrait, and product shots. Clients such as Coca-Cola, Givenchy and Sony have benefitted from Acuity's technology and expertise. Let Acuity's digital photography team help you.

Our Digital Asset Management department ensures that a client's intellectual and artistic materials are packaged and handled to exacting specifications. That means you can access and utilize your logos, photos, etc., anytime you need them in the format that's easiest for you. Acuity is even working to develop remote colour management that will allow you to leverage Acuity's colour expertise through any phase or production method – giving you consistent results from project to project.

Acuity stands as one of the world's few 10-micron stochastic printers – offering the absolute in high-detail printing. That means near-photographic quality from your file to the press sheet. Acuity is also the only licensed Z-Card manufacturer in Canada and one of only two in North America.

The right colour – the first time, every time. Colour is managed from the original digital photography to the final proof through ICC profiles, along with strong process control. That adds up to consistency of colour.

The Acuity Quality Standard means that not only are all pieces of equipment frequently checked to ensure mechanical accuracy, but also that the pride of the Acuity staff shows in every project through our diligence and excellence.

Our dedication doesn't stop at the press. Acuity has strong quality-control measures in place right up to our loading docks and fulfillment departments. Making sure the product is delivered and documented properly is the final step in a job well done. Our distribution system also eliminates mistakes before they can happen.

Acuity's online-ordering system makes advanced selection and reordering easy and powerful.

1. Ordering follows the convenience of shopping-cart technology
2. Each site is set up individually for a client, allowing stores to be custom branded
3. As you complete your order, all relevant information is stored by Acuity's Logic business management system, making future orders even more speedy and accurate

Acuity's suite of services features everything from big-picture thinking to dead-on accurate billing. Added value services include:

• Custom packing
• Shipping and tracking of projects
• Order consolidation and management
• Premiums
• Online inventory management
• Electronic or paper billing

Do you ever get the feeling your promotional message is a message just floating out there? Deliver your message directly. With Acuity MVP, you have the power to develop a personalized, multi-tiered campaign. We can help build or leverage your existing customer database, track campaign response rates and increase your ROI. And you can do it at relatively the same cost as a generic campaign. Customize your next program to suit a specific location, target market or consumer using our combination of marketing, design, programming, digital printing and fulfillment services.

Looking to integrate digital signage into your retail marketing mix? Acuity can make it happen. We're ready to broadcast your message on commercial-grade TV panels in full HD. Supported by a web-accessible, user-friendly Digital Content Management System, you can create, upload and schedule your own content.

Track the number of people looking at your in-store display with an audience measurement solution. Powered by Cognovision's AIM (Audience Impression Metric) software, Acuity can deliver a powerful and unparalleled understanding of your audience, including:

• Number of views
• Length of viewing time
• Audience gender