BGI Retail has become one of Canada’s largest full service in-store marketing and experience providers.
Since 1989.
We are “students of retail”, constantly on the lookout for inspiration, exploring ways to bring innovation to our client’s projects.
Our goal is to be a world leader in providing an engaging customer experience that meets and surpasses all expectations in support of the common growth of the companies we serve and the BGI team we employ.
The key focus of BGI Retail is to deliver outstanding experiences to the retail market place with creative passion and meaningful purpose in a way that qualifies the existence of our brand. This existence is supported by the actions of the entire organization working as one to earn the loyalty of our clients, placing us at the front of mind, to be the first call.
Our History
Brantford Graphics Inc. is founded
1989
Specializing in hand-painted fleet marking in 3000 sq. ft. shop
Signage Galore
1995
95% of business model is engaged in producing signage for North America’s largest retailers as a trade shop.
Installation Team is Born
2001
Launch of BGI’s own national installation team.
Customer: Staples US
2003
First US order for new plastics, décor and CNC Fabrication- 1,200 stores (Staples US).
Going Environmentally Friendly
2007
All paint systems and packaging converted to eco friendly choices.
New Leadership Arrives
2008
Kristian Carson (center) purchases BGI Graphics Inc ~18,500 sq. ft. of rented space.
Explosive Growth
2009
BGI Grows work force and capacity to support 300% growth in sales.
Vertical Integration Begins: Wood
2011
Wood facility acquired to support fixturing and display channel.
The Big Move
2013
BGI moves into 3 Adi Dassler Way, a new custom-built 76,000 sq. ft. facility including: • First-business to open in the new Brant business park • 24/7 client access Innovation Center • Design center • 100% Fiberoptic
The Expansion
2015
BGI adds 30,000 sq. ft. extension to accommodate expanded millwork manufacturing.
Going Green
2015
Solar generation joint venture with County of Brant and Six Nations on roof of 3 Adi Dassler commences generation of electricity from new 250 kWH system.
Vertical Integration Continues: Metal
2017
BGI occupies 7 Adi Dassler Way, a new 70,000 sq. ft. facility adjacent to the first to support metal fabrication and provide additional warehousing.
More Expansion
2018
Completes the purchase of ~12 acres land adjacent to 7 Adi Dassler Way, for future development of ~200,000 square feet manufacturing space.
Expansion Continues
2019
BGI completes the 44,000 sq. ft. addition to 7 Adi Dassler Way supporting 118% growth year-over-year.
TC Transcontinental
2021
BGI Retail joins the TC Transcontinental Family.
