About Us
Our stretcher types and profiles have been sold across North America for the past 9 years. They have become the stretcher of choice for hundreds of professionals, artists, restorers, conservators, who need a quality canvas stretchers for their work.
We don't take the word "quality" lightly! Shortly after starting this business in 2001, we shifted our focus from mass produced economy-grade stretchers to the crafting of professional stretchers made with the best designs and materials found anywhere on this planet.
This was indeed a successful strategy. Since implementing this change, we have gained hundreds of new customers, many of which have expressed their delight to have finally found stretchers and a supplier they can rely on.
Hoping that all is well in your art work, and that we may add you to our list of satisfied customers.
Yours truly,
Bob Nadon
Owner, Professional Engineer
Upper Canada Stretchers Inc.
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Introducing our Upper Canada Stretchers Inc. staff......
Donato Cianci
When you call our 1 800 561 4944 sales line, you'll be treated to the cheerful voice and competent services of Donato Cianci. Donato has been the "voice of Upper Canada" as the sales and customer service manager for the past 8 years. His engineering background, his personal knowledge of the craft of painting and his extensive experience in the stretcher business has given him the tools to solve almost any challenging canvas situation you present him. Whether you are professional or a beginner, we are pleased to offer you Donato's friendly and helpful services......just a phone call away! |
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The crafting of our fine stretcher frames is the responsibilty of the following workshop staff members:
David Seaman
David's many shop and computer skills makes him a valuable member of the UCS Inc. team. As well as making top quality stretcher frames since 2003, David will often be found troubleshooting the boss' computer messups. His responsibilites include bookkeeping, website work and daily tracking of all shipments.
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Pete Wilson Pete joined Upper Canada Stretchers in 2006 and has quickly risen to rank of "Master Stretcher Maker". We call him "the Gizmo guy" because he has contributed well over 100 jigs and time-saving devices that have improved the work flow throughout the shop. His responsibilities include keeping our saw blades and knives razor sharp and he is our resident expert "canvas stretcher-man". |  |
Sean Laporte Sean is the "new guy" at Upper Canada Stretchers and has quickly become a valuable member of the production team. Sean is responsible for maintaining our stock stretcher bar inventory, and helps with our growing volume of custom work. We all delight in Sean's wonderful sense of humour which makes our work day that much more enjoyable! |  |
Norris Wyatt
Norris has been working the graveyard shift for Upper Canada since 2001. His attention to detail and his focused, disciplined nature has made him a valuable contributor to our stretcher business. Norris is the "Key" man of Upper Canada - the one responsible for the manufacturing of our hand-made hardwood stretcher keys! |  |
Manufacturing facilities of Upper Canada Stretchers Inc. - Owen Sound, Ontario
Upper Canada Stretchers Inc. • 1750 16th Ave. E. • Box 565
Owen Sound • Ontario • Canada • N4K 5R4
Sales: 1-800-561-4944 • Admin: 519-372-2746 • Fax: (519) 371-2140 • Email: info@ucsart.com