Burke Expands Commercial Printing Capabilities in Saskatchewan
Burke Group of Companies has acquired Houghton Boston, the largest commercial printer in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with a legacy of over 100 years in print excellence.
For Burke clients, this acquisition represents expanded access to high-quality commercial print production, deeper regional support, and enhanced capacity to execute integrated, multi-channel communication programs. With a growing presence in Saskatchewan, Burke continues to strengthen its ability to serve clients with consistency and scale across Western Canada.
What Clients Can Expect
Founded more than a century ago, Houghton Boston is known for bringing ideas to life through a full range of commercial printing services. Joining the Burke network enhances core print capabilities and adds meaningful local capacity in a key provincial market.
With this acquisition, clients can expect:
- Consistent, professional print quality
- Scalable production for projects of any size
- Faster turnaround times with local capacity
- Integrated support from design to delivery
A Fully Integrated, One-Stop Solution
Together with the recent acquisition of Cowan Graphics, this investment significantly expands Burke’s Saskatchewan footprint. Clients now have access to a seamless combination of services:
- Commercial printing
- Large-format signage and fleet graphics
- Direct mail and marketing campaigns
- Creative design and promotional products
This integrated approach ensures consistent quality, efficiency, and precision across every project.
“Our focus has always been on building the right capabilities to serve our clients at the highest level. Expanding into Saskatchewan in a meaningful way allows us to better support our clients with local expertise and integrated solutions.”
Strategic Growth Built Over 120+ Years
The acquisition of Houghton Boston marks another deliberate step in Burke’s long-term growth strategy. Over more than 120 years, Burke has expanded by investing in complementary services, specialized teams, and commercial printing expertise that strengthen its ability to deliver for clients. Each investment is focused on building depth and capability, not noise.
This disciplined approach allows Burke to deliver with confidence today while continuing to evolve to meet the needs of businesses across Western Canada.
