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wide range of industries that
include government, auto and
manufacturing clients.
One client, in particular, has
stayed with Walker Printery
for an impressive 80 years.
The reason? Larry Traison
says it’s Walker Printery’s
family-first approach that
includes treating clients
like family. “Their problem
becomes our problem, and
we take care of it,” he says.
“When they call us, their
problems are over.”
Walker Printery has
undergone much change
throughout the past century.
Now operating with 19
employees, the business
continues to modernize itself
to remain relevant in a world
where once-paper forms are
increasingly found online.
Still, the change isn’t a
deterrent, as the business’ clients
remain steadfast and loyal.
“We’re very proud that we
can retain our customers,”
Traison says.
GENERATIONS OF
COMMUNITY SERVICE
At an age when most people are
long retired, Traison continues
to work hard, and not just at the
printery. The longtime Jewish
community leader served as
past president and steadfast
supporter of B’nai David and
is currently the president of the
nonprofit Hebrew Benevolent
Society (owner of Hebrew
Memorial Chapel and Hebrew
Memorial Park). In fact,
Traison has served on the
Hebrew Benevolent Society
board for more than 20 years.
He’s also volunteered as a
docent at Detroit Historical
Museum and provided
his services overseas as a
volunteer in Israel during a
war in the 1980s.
Traison calls himself
“blessed” to have six
grandchildren, many of
whom have also grown their
involvement in the local
and international Jewish
community. While none have
expressed plans to continue
Walker Printery, it’s well-run
by Larry and Steven.
As for its future, the
Traisons say anything is
possible, including a merger
or sale. However, those
days are far away. While
Larry Traison has plans to
eventually retire, at the age
of 90, retirement isn’t in
the cards (a choice he has
personally made).
Although his longtime
love and wife, Barbara,
passed away in 2022, and
his daughter, Sheri, in 2001,
Traison feels lucky to have led
the life that he has, and that
the business has remained
a Metro Detroit community
staple for 100 years.
“I couldn’t be more satisfied
than I am today,” he says.
Larry
Traison
Larry and
Steven
Traison
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