5079 Ragueneau Street
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H1R 1G3
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H1R 1G3
Since its beginnings in 2010 in Quebec (Canada), Alternativ has helped publishing houses print books globally. It has created an ecosystem based on people: its customers, suppliers and consumers.
Alternativ’s first printing partners were carefully selected based on rigorous criteria and after numerous visits to many printers in China, Singapore and Malaysia.
Always mindful of its customers’ needs, Alternativ has been able to keep pace with market demand by also offering packaging printing and manufacturing.
Thanks to its comprehensive service, Alternativ takes care of the entire manufacturing, printing and delivery process. It does everything it can to provide its customers with the best experience.
Less concerns, greater peace of mind.
Less managing, more smiles.
Less tedious tasks, better well-being.
To provide superior service and quality prints for every project through effective communication as well as ethical and respectful partnerships with all our customers and suppliers.
Integrity: We are an honest and trustworthy company that values ethics.
Courtesy: We create an environment of trust essential to building meaningful partnerships.
Respect and equality: We recognize that the opinions, feelings, and stories of others are as important as ours.
Accountability: We are fully accountable for our decisions, actions and results.
Transparency: We rely on open, authentic and efficient communication.
Quality products and services, environmental consciousness and good working conditions are our top priorities.
FSC forest management certification confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers while ensuring it sustains economic viability.
PEFC, the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, is a leading global alliance of national forest certification systems. They work throughout the forest supply chain to promote good practices in the forest and ensure that forest-based products are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards.
We are committed to reducing the environmental footprint by using vegetable-based or biodegradable soybean printing inks. By doing so, we aim to minimize the impact on the environment and promote sustainable printing practices.
Disney’s Facility and Merchandise Authorization (FAMA) certification confirms that a company may manufacture and distribute products bearing the intellectual property of The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries, such as Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars. Companies that receive this certification are committed to respecting human rights, monitoring the safety and integrity of their products and reducing the environmental footprint of their supply chain.
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is one of the world’s leading ethical trade membership organization, working with businesses to improve working conditions in global supply chains.
G7 Master status is granted to physical facilities qualified to use the G7 Proof-to-Print Process and uses the most modern technology, techniques, and press controls to produce a close visual match from proof to print.
The Ethical Toy Program is the ethical supply chain program for the global toy, childhood, entertainment and publishing industry. It monitors, manages and resolves social sustainability issues to ensure the well-being of factory workers.
Intertek’s Global Security Verification (GSV) program employs a cutting-edge methodology for promoting best practices throughout the global trade industry, enabling importers and suppliers to mitigate risks associated with the cross-border transport of goods while simultaneously expediting their arrival at destination markets.
ISO 9001:2015— Quality Management Systems is the international standard that certifies that organizations can consistently deliver products and services that meet customer requirements. It demonstrates the organization’s adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements by aiming to increase customer satisfaction through effectively applying the quality system.
ISO 14001:2015— Environmental Management Systems is the international standard for organizations managing their environmental responsibilities systematically. This standard contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainable development.
The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) aims to protect workers' rights and to improve their working conditions. It guides businesses on the path to a more ethical production, inspired by the International Labour Organization. It ensures the safety and well-being of the workers, with fair working hours and salaries. It forbids all forced and child labour. Finally, it is also committed to protecting the environment.
