About Us

History

Calabar Printers was incorporated in Burnaby, BC on February 4, 1970 by the late Stanley John Kernaghan (1921-2001), AFC, DFM. As an RAF Fighter Pilot during World War II in North Africa, Mr. Kernaghan once had to make a forced landing in the Port City of Calabar in South Eastern Nigeria. This dramatic war-time experience was memorable to Mr. Kernaghan, which he honoured many years later in naming his 'print shop': Calabar Printers.

Calabar Printers began by providing exclusive printing for Mr. Kernaghan’s primary businesses, and then moved on to build a diverse client base over the next three decades. Calabar provided printing and office supplies to increasing numbers of customers who continued to return year after year - and some have been using our services for over 25 years! Since 1970 Calabar Printers has successfully ridden the wave of technological progress and increased competition within the printing industry.

Stanley John Kernaghan. Mr. Kernaghan was decorated with the Air Force Cross and the Distinguished Flying Medal