ProPrint December 2021 by The Intermedia Group

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EDITOR’S LETTER SHEREE YOUNG

Another year gone, let's hope for clear air in 2022 When I wrote my Editor’s Letter for the December 2020 edition of ProPrint, we were emerging from a year of carnage that few of us could have predicted would be repeated. But it was. 2021 presented us with another year of COVID, more lockdowns and more confusion. PacPrint was delayed until June 2022 in a major blow to the industry which thrives off being together and seeing technology working ‘in real life’. Here at ProPrint we pushed ahead with

CONTENTS 6-14 Update A round-up of all the major news from the non-stop world of print

16-17 Debrief Recap of all the major developments published on sprinter.com.au

18 Comment: Watson Charles Watson examines the 'great resignation' and other factors likely to impact 2022

20 Comment: Northwood

our plan to host the 2021 ProPrint Awards on November 26 and I am so glad we did. The night was as we wanted it to be. Fun, light-hearted and importantly a chance for printers, suppliers, rising stars and industry leaders to come together, reflect on the year, have a laugh and enjoy a good night out. Congratulations to all those recognised in the Power 50, Supplier 50, Emerging 50 and Industry Achievement Award categories. In equal measure, I also thank the 16 sponsors that backed this event.

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Without you all, it would not have happened so please accept the sincerest thanks from all of us at ProPrint. As this year has drawn to a close there has been a flurry of opportunities for us to meet up again which has been wonderful. The National Print Awards, state PICAs, The Real Media Collective AGM, the Visual Connections Golf Day and FESPA Australia socials have happened or are about to. Let’s hope 2022 offers more of these chances. Hope to see you around, take care.

50 ProPrint Editor's Choice named See which Emerging 50 contender won the favour of ProPrint's editor

51 TRMC Mentorship Prize winner Now in its second year, the mentorship prize was again hotly contested

52 Supplier 50 gold sponsor DIC chief operating officer Richard Kemp on why suppliers are so important

54 Supplier 50 unveiled Helping printers flourish is their main game, see who made the list

Kellie Northwood explores how point of sale and in-store signage will give print even more chance to shine in the future

28 Power 50 unveiled

60 Industry Achievement Award gold sponsor

Senior print leaders recognised in this peervoted award

Orafol MD Alex McClelland on why he is proud to support the industry

22 Superannuation

42 Emerging 50 Foundation Partner

62 Industry Achiever unveiled

Media Super offers business owners some advice on how to handle super stapling

23 Diary A new year beckons - make sure you have all the key dates in your diary

Media Super CEO Tony Griffin issues a warm welcome to the 2021 Emerging 50

44 Emerging 50 unveiled The rising stars of print recognised

Read about the inaugural winner of this very special category of the awards

64 ProPrint's 30th anniversary 1996 to 2000 covered off in the latest retrospective chapter

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Hero Print goes high-end with new HP Indigo B2 digital press Trade printer, Hero Print, recently invested in a new HP Indigo which delivers offset quality printing while also putting a range of applications in reach. by Sheree Young

Hero Print, one of Australia’s most iconic trade printers which has traditionally specialised in offset printing, recently upped its digital game by installing a new HP Indigo digital press which can print high-end quality on thicker and larger B2 substrates. The installation of the HP Indigo 12000 HD Digital Press (with 15K factory fitted upgrades) from Currie Group opens the door for Hero Print to supply personalised and high-quality items such as short run presentation folders, posters, photo books and specialty packaging. Hero Print already runs two HP Indigo presses with an HP Indigo 7r Digital Press in Melbourne and a 7800 model in Sydney, but general manager Alex Coulson said he had been waiting for the print quality to meet offset standards before adding the larger B2 unit. He said a recently developed HD writing head – which has doubled the print resolution and reduced the dot size by 30 per cent – meant that their digital print perfectly complements their offset printing and is running beautifully in Sydney – just in time to deal with end of lockdown and Christmas demands. “We’ve always been an offset printer and we’ve had A1 offset machines as well as the A3 digital machines, but we have had a gap with the B2 digital. The reason for the delay in entering the B2 market is we have always wanted the quality of the digital B2 to match the offset. This new press comes with HD writing heads and that has been a really big thing for us,” Coulson told ProPrint. “The non-negotiable was the quality, and now we have that. It is right on par with offset printing so that was the last box to tick.” The other important factor was the larger B2 size and thickness capabilities with the new press handling a maximum sheet size of 750mm x 530mm. It can print up to 4,600 sheets per hour, auto-duplex, in up to seven colours. With the addition of the thick substrate kit add on, Hero’s new press prints on media ranging from 90 to 600 microns. It also prints at 1600 dpi which allows it to surpass offset qualit y for com mercia l a nd photo pr int applications. “We will be able to do short run and personalised presentation folders on this new machine which we haven’t been able to do before. It also 6 ProPrint December 2021

Upping the digital game: Hero Print’s Karah Murray, John Tsiknis, Sam Court and Adam Burgess.

allows us to produce new products that we may not yet have even thought of as it can handle the thicker substrates,” he said. “We bought the heavy substrate kit, so it is able to handle heavier stocks than usual. The reason we couldn’t offer short run presentation folders before is we couldn’t fit them on the A3 sheet size of the smaller Indigos.”

Saving paper, reducing costs

Diverting print work to the new HP Indigo will also save on run-up costs and pre-press needs associated with an offset job. “A presentation folder needs to be printed on an A2 sheet and whilst we could have done it on the offset, it does become uneconomical, especially if you are printing 100 folders and you have 200 run-up sheets which go straight in the bin. With the digital press there is no run-up sheets, so now we can do 10 folders if we like at the press of a button, so it is really good,” he said. “Paper is going up in price every six months. We don’t necessarily want to be putting our prices up all the time so it does come down to us being able to work out ways we can save on paper and pass on these savings to our clients. This new machine really helps with that.”

Vastly expanded gamut

Coulson said the other benefit of the press was the incredibly broad colour gamut the new press can produce which means Hero Print can meet the exacting needs of clients who require precise branding colours. “One of the most attractive features of the new press is the ability for us to be able to extend our Indichrome offering to larger sizes,” he said. “Indichrome uses CMYK as well as violet, green and orange. What that does is give us much more gamut. “We have a lot of clients who need very specific colours, and this means we can produce those with great accuracy. A lot of other digital presses can’t do that.” Importantly for Hero Print, the new addition will also result in less wastage on site. “From a green perspective, it is just so good to not be putting so much paper in the bin,” Coulson said. “It is going to really be a good thing all round for us. Getting a B2 press is something we have wanted to do for a long time, but we just needed the quality to be there – this was the last piece in the puzzle. “We are really excited about it.” www.sprinter.com.au

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Sandra Duarte leaves Centrum Group by Sheree Young

After 13.5 years at Centrum Group, Sandra Duarte has resigned and will shift her energy towards taking a well-deserved break, her family and fostering her next corporate challenge, CEO Spark Foundation – a youth mentoring initiative she is establishing. Duarte departed Centrum Group on December 2 calling time on a significant chapter of her life which began when she joined the company in the midst of the global financial crisis in 2008 and worked with the founders to implement their vision and dream. In this time, she undertook the necessary groundwork to scale business operations with Centrum Group now one of Australia’s leading print manufacturers specialising in point of sale and packaging products. “I have enjoyed my time with Centrum and am proud of the work we have achieved together over the years. I am grateful for the opportunities and wonderful people I’ve met and worked with along the way,” Duarte said. “I am excited for the next chapter of my career, exploring my passion, inspiring others,

New horizons: Sandra Duarte shifts focus

and sharing my expertise in new and different ways. This is not goodbye – it’s see you soon. But for now, I look forward to a well-deserved break.” Sandra is a well-known and respected advocate for Australian manufacturing and is also extremely passionate about developing the next generation so they are ready to take the lead.

She is also known for her innovative, energetic and people-focused leadership. Sandra is also a dedicated and popular inspirational speaker who is happy to share her corporate and life experience to inspire young people around Australia, while at the same time promoting print manufacturing to the next generation. She looks forward to continuing to inspire the next generation through her CEO Spark Foundation which is designed to spur young people on to give them hope, find their confidence and courage to put themselves out there and create opportunities. Duarte says Centrum Group will be appointing a new CEO to lead the company through its next phase of growth. Duarte was a member of the 2020 and 2021 ProPrint Power 50 and this year was announced as an incoming board member for the Shop!ANZ Board. In this year’s Power 50 she ranked No. 11 in the peer-voted award, further proof of the high regard she is held in by other members of the printing industry.

Steven Gamble to focus on Man Anchor by Sheree Young

Man Anchor founder Steven Gamble started work as an apprentice printer as a teenager and now after 16 years with Böttcher Systems he is now turning what started as a personal project to help improve people’s understanding of mental health into his main gig. Gamble says the decision to leave Böttcher was not an easy one, as the company is more like a family than a workplace with his former boss, Mitch Mulligan, like a big brother to him. But after spending four years building up Man Anchor – which delivers mental health educational programs to companies, sporting clubs and industry and community groups – Gamble has decided to make it his focus. “When I started Man Anchor in May 2017, I really wanted to empower men to have conversations so they could look after not only themselves, but also the people around them and it has slowly been growing over the years,” Gamble told ProPrint. “Printing is in my blood so I think my new role will be the ‘unofficial’ mental health ambassador for the printing industry. “I will continue to work with organisations including Visual Connections and The Real Media Collective to continue to help people understand mental illness.” Man Anchor has also received funding support from Gus Worland’s Gotcha4Life Foundation and the Head Above Water mental fitness campaign launched by Andrew Ward, a channel manager with Konica Minolta. “To be fair I’ve probably been doing two full time jobs over the last couple of years where I’ve www.sprinter.com.au

Passionate about increasing community awareness about mental health: Man Anchor founder Steven Gamble

had contractors or staff of mine running Man Anchor programs for me while I’ve been doing Böttcher work, and it was becoming too much,” he said. “When the offer of the funding came up it was an exciting opportunity and I thought it is probably best for my wellbeing to concentrate on one instead of both because it was a lot of work.” Gamble runs set programs but also creates bespoke programs to suit organisations. “I am working with different organisations in

the printing industry through The Real Media Collective and Visual Connections as well as with IVE Group, QLM, Ball & Doggett,” he said. Gamble urges anyone who is part of a community or sporting group to get in touch. “That is what we are here for. We are here to build community and grow our understanding of mental health and wellbeing in all settings, not just the corporate world,” he said. For more info email steven@mananchor. com.au or visit www.mananchor.com.au. December 2021 ProPrint 7

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Kelsey Wade wins major WorldSkills awards by Sheree Young

Kelsey Wade, an apprentice graphic designer from printDNA in regional South Australia and last year’s Emerging 50 Mentorship Prize winner, has added another accolade to her growing list after winning the gold medal in the graphic design technolog y section at a recent WorldSkills Australia tournament. Wade also won the ‘Tjerk Dusseldorp Best in Nation’ award at the tournament as she was the competitor to score the highest marks across the board. In all 239 competitors competed across 55 different skill categories. Wade, who last year took out the inaugural ProPrint Emerging 50 mentorship prize, will now join the Skillaroos team from varying skill categories and represent Australia at the 46th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, China in October 2022. “It has been such a whirlwind of an experience. From winning Gold at the WorldSkills State competition two years ago to now winning the National title is one of my proudest feats. And now with the opportunity to go further and compete on the international stage, well now that’s something else entirely,” Wade told ProPrint. “I was actually with my Mum and partner watching my brothers play basketball whilst

L-R Local MP Tony Pasin, Kelsey Wade, SA Education Minister John Gardner and printDNA owner Ian Andrews

also watching the live ceremony on my phone. When my category was announced, they ran through the names quite quickly. All of a sudden, my name was called last as the Gold winner and my Mum screamed throughout the whole stadium and hugged me. “In a surprising twist, my boss ended up ringing me about 20 minutes later to ask me if I’d stopped watching it, as we were driving home,

to which he then told me, ‘You’ve won another award’. That was when I found out I had also been named the ‘Tjerk Dusseldorp Best in Nation’ for having the highest awarded marks out of the whole competition. “I have many people to thank, because my accomplishments are only as good as the mentoring and support that I receive: Brendan Hibbert, Russell Moverley and Indy Griffiths, my mentors over the last 18 months in training me for the competition, and of course my team at printDNA, for continuously pushing my limits and refining me into the successful design creative I am today.” Due to COVID, this year’s national WorldSkills competition was held via Zoom over two days in August 2021. Wade competed in the Graphic Design Technology section against five other state competitors plus three international benchmark competitors. On the first day of the competition she had to design a label for a jar and produce a box packaging design for a honey brand, for a Chinese market in six hours. On day two competitors had to design an 8-page portfolio/booklet for a nature playspace company, for a corporate/investor market, also in six hours.

Ball & Doggett promotes Zaidee Jackson by Hafizah Osman

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Australia’s largest distributor of printable materials and consumables, Ball & Doggett, has named Zaidee Jackson as the national business development manager of sustainable packaging. Jackson will transition from her current business development manager role at Ball & Doggett on 1 January 2022. Ball & Doggett says the role supports its commitment to the labels and packaging market and the development of sustainable packaging alternatives. With over 25 years of experience, Jackson also recently won the Exceptional Women in Print award at the National Print Awards in Brisbane. In her seven years at Ball & Doggett, Jackson has successfully navigated profitable outcomes with her team within the creative and brand owner sectors. Jackson’s experience and network within the industry meant she was well suited for the new role, which will support the navigation and dialogue between

Promoted: Zaidee Jackson

brand owners and convertors in a consultancy experience offered by Ball & Doggett. “I am thoroughly looking forward to working closely with Leigh Hooper (newly appointed labels and packaging general manager) and our experienced specialists within the business.,” she said. “We are at an extraordinary juncture of our times in the quest to elevate through action and no longer words. Our commitment to sustainable alternatives being delivered into the market supports this journey.” www.sprinter.com.au

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Kwik Kopy North Ryde’s just in time installation by Sheree Young

Simon Farahar, the owner of Kwik Kopy in North Ryde, endured some of his busiest periods during Greater Sydney’s lockdown this year, so it was just as well he had significantly boosted the productivity of his business with a new printer before the onslaught. While many printers suffered volume declines, Farahar’s went the other way as a local pathology client won favour with NSW Health for its fast and accurate COVID testing and was asked to set up new testing clinics all across Sydney and interstate. After 18 months of printing COVID-related collateral, the pathology company is now Farahar’s largest customer by far. “We picked them up as a client just before COVID with a leaflet they needed designed and produced quickly and then throughout COVID we have become more and more an integral part of their supply chain, so it has worked out really well for us,” Farahar told ProPrint. “In addition to all the COVID testing QR coded leaflets, we also produce associated signage and internal documents. Now, we also do their stock control. We know how many sites there are, and we do stocktake every day, and tell them that we will deliver X number of boxes tomorrow to each of these sites. “We’ve been called on a Sunday evening and advised of a new clinic opening at 7am on Monday and have managed to set up and print the collateral required for delivery before the clinic opened. It’s been rewarding knowing our efforts have assisted our client and NSW Health to conduct this critical testing.” Farahar’s main production engine has been a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C6085 but earlier this year a new high-speed AccurioPress C14000 was installed. “Having the capacity that this machine has was great for us. We are now running the C6085 as our backup engine. We did testing on

Kwik Kopy North Ryde’s Simon Farahar with Konica Minolta field service engineer Mark Bayford.

the two machines with the same job and found the C14000 to be around 75% faster which is a significant improvement,” he said. The other benefit is the inbuilt Intelligent Quality Optimiser and a media sensor which automatically watches registration accuracy and colour consistency. “This delivers ongoing quality control. We set tolerances for front and back registration tolerance of one millimetre, and it constantly monitors this. If the printing goes beyond the one millimetre, it will try and autocorrect and if it can’t, it will stop printing,” he said. Farahar purchased the machine through Konica Minolta’s Jim Abouraad and couldn’t speak highly enough of the service, particularly the extra care taken by Konica Minolta service technicians to ensure it was installed and operational with all staff trained and ready to go.

The installation also happened just prior to Farahar having a double knee replacement. “Our Konica Minolta technician, Mark Bayford, came in twice over the weekend to help us out which was just fantastic. I’ve been a Konica Minolta supporter since I’ve had the business. To me what is key is the service proposition – their technicians are fantastic,” Farahar said. Konica Minolta’s general manager production and industry print, Sue Threlfo, said: “We are so pleased to hear that the installation at Kwik Kopy North Ryde has provided the opportunity to support their growth in recent months. “The installation, training and ongoing support is an integral part of the Konica Minolta proposition, so I am particularly pleased to hear that Simon has seen this value.”

Industry reconnects at Visual Connections golf day & AGM by Sheree Young

Supplier association, Visual Connections, recently hosted members and clients at its first post-COVID networking event – a golf day at Sydney’s Pennant Hills Golf Club. In all 76 players took part in the Ambrosestyle friendly competition with Pozitive the winners with Roland DG a close runner-up. After the golf, networking drinks were held before the Visual Connections AGM which resulted in some new board appointments. While many board members are returning, Peter Wagener, the WA-based managing director of Euro Poles and All Flags & Signs was elected to join the board. John Wall, Roland DG, was appointed president and thanked outgoing president Mitchell Mulligan for his leadership in the past. The full list of Board members includes Ben Eaton, Starleaton, who was elected vice 12 ProPrint December 2021

Winners are grinners: Pozitive’s Michael Farnham, Shaun Weir, and Alfred David

president; Luke Wooldridge from Fujifilm Australia who is staying on as treasurer, and

general board members Jeremy Brew, HP; Russell Cavenagh, Mutoh Australia; Ian Martin, Ferag Australia; Mitch Mulligan, Böttcher Australia and Peter Wagener, Euro Poles. Later in the evening and after the AGM, 20 additional patrons stayed on for an American BBQ buffet dinner. “Visual Connections has always had a strong focus on forging connections and relationships across the industry through networking, expos and other events,” Visual Connections CEO Peter Harper said. “It was great to see such a large group gather together today and we look forward to getting back to our regular program and providing many opportunities for connections in 2022, including more days like today, industry awards, Print2Parliament and of course PacPrint in Melbourne at the end of June.” www.sprinter.com.au

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Revoria adds embellishment with white, gold, silver, clear or pink toners by Sheree Young

Fujifilm Business Innovation recently showed off its new headline production press, the Revoria Press PC1120, which provides printers with the option to explore a metallic gamut and deeper colour gradients thanks to the opportunity to add clear, white, silver, gold and pink to the standard CMYK mix. The press is the first to be launched under the Fujifilm Business Innovation brand and in addition to the toner flexibility, it also offers inline finishing with a creasing/folding solution and a range of feeding options which make it possible to print on stocks up to 400gsm and in longer lengths. The speed of the machine and the ease with which toner colour stations can be changed – around eight minutes and involving four screws – make it a perfect option for offset printers looking to add a digital component or a digital printer seeking to up the game in terms of the visual depth the extra colours bring. It is also possible to scale up the machine by adding the extra toner stations as and when required. The new press was taken through its paces in an online demonstration by Fujifilm Business Innovation Senior Innovation Analyst George Maniatis with an introduction provided by Fujifilm Business Innovation General Manager – Graphics Communications Services, Chris Lynch. The features of the other major cut-sheet press launch of the year for Fujifilm BI – the Revoria Press E1 Series – a monochrome production unit which would suit printers who provide print services for the finance, government and education sectors – was also covered. Lynch provided a handy overview of the print sector, reflecting on the impacts COVID has had on the industry. Whilst there was some negative changes in terms of the pressure the pandemic has put on the printed product, there were also some major positives – particularly the increased value of print for the letterbox.

Packaging printing, personalised print and transactional mail positive in COVID

Packaging printing, personalised print and transactional mail had also increased and has been a positive out of COVID, he said. Citing Ibisworld figures, Lynch said print revenue has contracted by 4.5% from 2016-21 with this expected to continue. “Whilst COVID has ratcheted up the pressure on print and had some major impacts on print it has also meant the physical mailbox has taken on new meaning, particularly in packaging, direct mail and transactional print,” Lynch said. “Outsourcing has also become a key focus point for many businesses, particularly in government, finance and manufacturing.” 14 ProPrint December 2021

The new Revoria provides printers with the option to explore a metallic gamut and deeper colour gradients by adding clear, white, silver, gold and pink to standard CMYK.

Making print stand out

Lynch said embellishment is one of the best ways to ensure print jobs stand out and attract return on investment for clients. “The Revoria PC1120 Press makes it possible for the printed piece to stand out from all the others by going beyond CMYK to enhance and embellish print so the consumer is fascinated and wants to pick up the product,” he said. “We call this going beyond CMYK so as to differentiate yourself or your product from others.” He said the gross margin improvements to be gained from adding these types of embellishments are also substantial, adding research shows print buyers are willing to pay a premium of 24% to 89% over CMYK for an embellished product. Lynch also outlined the features of the Revoria Flow print server and the Revoria One workflow software which are both designed to improve productivity and efficiency. “The Revoria press offers new value, new opportunity and new ways to grow profits or to save costs,” he said. “The market has told us they want faster print, higher quality print, the need to match spot colours to print more corporate brands, and to print on different creative media that make effects stand out and pop.”

Gold, silver, white, clear and pink toners — a digital alternative to foil stamping

Lynch added the addition of the gold, silver, white, clear and pink toner options open new opportunities for printers. “The five choices of additional colour available create a digital alternative to foil stamping. Gold and silver can also be used in combination with CMYK to create a new palette of mixed prints. Mixed metallics really make print stand out to create a spot UV effect,” he said. “Pink can also expand the colour gamut, improve skin tones, smooth gradients, reduce noise in tinted colour, increase vibrancy, consistency, match spot colour. And you can expand your print media with white. You can print directly on PET, coloured media and decals.”

Artificial Intelligence benefits

The press also features an AI-based Photo Quality Optimisation Tool which Lynch said was a newly developed feature to allow printers to get the best possible colour out of the press. “The benefits of this feature are fast turnarounds and built in automation to ensure the task of enhancing or embellishing print to make it stand out is easy, it takes up no more time than printing easy four colour CMYK,” he said. There is also Air Suction Feeder which allows substrates up to 400gsm or as thin as 52gsm to easily, reliably and consistently travel through the press.

Fusing unit

Whilst the left side of the Revoria is is all about imaging and image transfer, the right side focuses on fusing and cooling. There is also an auto duplex feature which can handle long sheets. A Static Elimination Unit has also been added to this part of the press. Lynch said this feature is quite unique to the industry at the moment and offers broad benefits for print service providers. The finishing capabilities include booklet making, digitally programmable crease and trim features, saddle stitching function, front edge trim and square spine production to enable printers to achieve a stay flat look.

Revoria E1 Series

Printers who service the finance, education and government sectors may also be interested in checking out the new monochrome Revoria E1 Series. Lynch said the E1 Series, in addition to the simple black and white and ability to overprint, includes a range of finishing options from feeders, inserters to creasers and folders. It can be used to create book covers, calendars, banner posters, security printing, comics and envelopes plus more. Any printers who would like to check out the Revoria series and learn more about how it may help improve their operation, should get in touch with Fujifilm Business Innovation at www-fbau.fujifilm.com/en. www.sprinter.com.au

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IVE BUYS ACTIVE DISPLAY GROUP IVE has acquired Active Display Group, which was founded by Jeff Gittus in 1985, and AFI Branding for $6.5m from global agency, WPP. The Gittus family sold Active in 2014 to agency STW and in 2015 it came under the ownership of WPP. Active half owned AFI with managing director Glenn Watson, who will remain in a senior leadership role, owning the other half. The move is expected to add annual revenues of $45m and NPAT of $4m. IVE CEO Matt Aitken says: “These acquisitions strengthen our offer as an industry leader in the design and production of temporary, semipermanent and permanent retail display solutions to leading Australian and global brands.”

EFI’s NEW REGGIANI & FIERY PLATFORM EFI unveiled a range of new products at the FESPA Global Print Expo in Amsterdam. Among them was the entry-level Reggiani TERRA Silver textile printer which prints at 190 square metres an hour and the EFI Fiery FS500 Pro digital front end server. The TERRA Silver uses TERRA pigment inks for sustainable direct-to-textile printing without steaming or washing. “We are introducing this advanced EFI Reggiani TERRA Silver solution to the many print service providers at FESPA, presenting them with an ideal path to enter the industrial textile segment with a short, smart and green production process,” EFI Reggiani vice president Adele Genoni said.

MCEC CONFIDENT AHEAD OF PACPRINT The outlook is looking overwhelmingly good for PacPrint in June after venue host, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, held a customer briefing with capacity tipped to rise. Visual Connections events manager, Jenny Harris, said: “The indications from government are that we will be lifting a suite of restrictions in 2022 as we work towards living safely with COVID-19.”

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EPSON NO.1 SUSTAINABLE COMPANY Epson’s global president, Yasunori Ogawa, was the cover star of Forbes Japan in November with the business magazine crowning Epson the ‘Number 1 Most Sustainable Company’. The win comes after intensive efforts by Epson to put sustainability front and centre in its corporate approach. This has included a revision of Epson’s 10-Year Plan with a commitment to developing technology that “significantly contributes” to the environment and a long-term perspective that creates sustainable value. Epson has also been involved in a “Turn Down the Heat” campaign with National Geographic which supports Professor Katey Walter Anthony in her research on Arctic warming and the effects of melting permafrost ice on global warming. To assist with her work, Prof Walter Anthony uses Epson inkjet printers which employ Heat-Free Technology and use up to 94% less energy and power than comparable laser printers.

LABELS TO HIT $48b BY 2026 A new Smithers report has found global printed label demand will grow to $48.16b by 2026 after a COVIDinduced dip in volumes in 2020. Pressure sensitive labels, wider use of inkjet and the adoption of more sustainable print systems will be pivotal to growth. The Future of Label Printing to 2026 indicates the labels market will reach $41.75b with 1.21 trillion A4 equivalents printed in 2021. The segment saw a small overall drop in 2020 due to COVID-19’s impact on packaged goods sales which sent printed label volumes down 1.1% by volume and 0.8% by value. Smithers says this decline was moderate compared to other print segments, adding a quick return of lost sales is expected with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% in value tipped for 2021-26. Volumes are also set to increase at a CAGR of 4% over the same period. The report adds this is the equivalent of 1.47 trillion A4 sheets being printed in 2026, with a combined value of $48.16b.

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PAUL SANELLI JOINS EFI APAC EFI has hired Paul Sanelli as its packaging and display business development manager. The Melbourne-based industry veteran has over 25 years’ experience in graphics communications and will work closely with EFI territory sales managers to drive growth. “I am excited about the digital growth happening in the packaging industry and about EFI’s culture and innovative technology, its focus in helping customers discover the opportunities and the commercial benefits that can be realised through digital printing,” Sanelli said. EFI Asia Pacific vice president of sales, Rodd Harrison said: “I am very pleased to have Paul join our team. He comes with a wealth of knowledge not just in packaging, but also in digital printing.”

OUTDOOR AIMS FOR CARBON NEUTRALITY The Outdoor Media Association has shared some key plans for next year which includes being carbon neutral by 2022. The move marks a first for the media channel and will involve the industry calculating the carbon output of OOH campaigns and then giving advertisers the chance to offset and reduce the carbon impact of their media spend. It also released a measurement tool to make it easier for advertisers to plan, buy and measure the value of classic and digital billboards. “MOVE 1.5 is a new qualitative measure based on neuroscience, the Neuro Impact Factor, giving buyers an insight into the impact of their campaigns, weighted by audience, for both classic and digital signs,” the OMA said.

OVATO CFO MOVES ON ASX-listed printer, Ovato, has announced Andrew Stedwell, who was appointed as CFO in February 2021 will leave the business at the end of November. Stedwell will be replaced by Ian Jones, the former GM of Finance, who has over six years’ experience with Ovato. Prior to joining Ovato, Jones was the Finance Director for Penguin Random House. He has also held senior finance roles at ITV PLC in the UK. Ovato CEO James Hannan thanked Stedwell for his contribution, particularly during the sale of Ovato’s non-core businesses: “His achievements have been valuable and will be long lasting. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank him and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

9 november CARBON8 & STYLEPRINT NPA GLORY Carbon8 and Styleprint claimed line honours at this year’s 38th National Print Awards. Carbon8 won four golds, a bronze and was named Printer of the Year – Digital, for Dive West Papua. This same job also won Carbon8 a gold in Book Printing – Digital. Styleprint collected three golds and two bronze medals with one of the winning entries being in the Self-Promotion category for the Styleprint Escape from 2020 submission. Printer of the Year – Large Format went to Cactus Imaging for Sandstones Building Wrap. Printer of the Year – Offset, went to Rawson Print Co. for The BOND Book. Impact International won the gold for Environmental Sustainability, with Ball & Doggett’s Zaidee Jackson winning the Exceptional Women in Print Award. Chris Grant, Active Display Group, won Media Super Young Executive of the Year. Cactus Imaging co-founder Keith Ferrel won the Media Super Lifetime Achievement Award.

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HP’s PAGEWIDE C500 UPGRADE HP has enhanced the PageWide C500 press with the press offering improved digital corrugated printing, higher productivity and lower costs. It includes an enhanced feeding system which reduces waste and supports a wider range of sheets including thin and micro-flutes. “HP has invested substantially in the feeder as part of its ongoing commitment to the corrugated market and will continue to develop this industry technology,” HP PageWide corrugated and post-print general manager David Tomer said. HP says the press provides offset print quality for a wider range of corrugated packaging and display applications on both coated and uncoated sheets, delivering offset print quality for low to high conversion volume of litho and flexo jobs. It is also able to produce quality print in demanding environments.

PRINT MUSEUM REOPENS The Penrith Museum of Printing has re-opened after a COVID-19 induced closure. The museum is open every Sunday with Saturday openings on request. Museum member James Cryer is thrilled the museum has received the ‘all-clear’ to reopen and has the required safety measures in place. COVID vaccination rules apply to those who enter. The museum is based on a typical 1940s printing house and holds a collection of printing machinery and equipment dating back from the mid 1840s to the 1970s. Many of the presses are in working order and the museum is the largest and only fully functional museum of its kind in Australia. It showcases three Linotype machines, a Copper mural of Gutenberg’s Workshop donated by Cryer himself, the last front page of The Melbourne Age in Hot Metal in 1988 which was donated by Fairfax, and a Gestetner duplicator donated by PMP’s Craig Dunsford.

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COMMENT

2022 – A new year dealing with pre-existing issues With continued COVID-19 impacts, a destabilised freight supply chain and a federal election looming, the challenges of 2021 will continue, so it’s best to stay light on your feet to embrace the challenges ahead. CHARLES WATSON

s an industry we endured another year of mixed experiences. Running a business, managing the personal and professional challenges, staying disciplined, keeping momentum, deciphering government requirements in a pandemic, and making decisions have been difficult. However, we all took ownership of the situation and implemented the required strategies to keep moving. It was challenging, but we’ve come out stronger. So, what can we expect in 2022? Having spoken with a range of economists, market traders, politicians and crystal ball gazers the responses are mixed. The following are some of the considerations facing the industry in the coming year.

The challenges of the continued impacts of COVID-19, the economy and a federal election are all ahead in 2022.

Each state and territory are moving to high levels of vaccination, which will be critical to ensure we don’t take backward steps in dealing with this virus. Our industry has done fantastically well to look after our co-workers throughout this year. Our industry has had few direct cases of COVID in the workplace and many businesses report 100% vaccination levels. Nonetheless, COVID-19 and its effects on business will continue, albeit on a more isolated and periodic basis. The issue will continue to be one of oversight and action in 2022. It should be expected businesses will not be putting COVID Safe Plans away for some time yet. Communicating with workers and continuing to take all ‘reasonable steps’ to minimise workplace risks of COVID-19 will be key.

Although domestic border restrictions are easing, it appears likely that international supply challenges, including backlogs of orders, will continue at least through the first quarter of 2022. Although that uncertainty will remain, given closed domestic and international borders are coming down, and industries that were on virtual hiatus are now reviving, we can expect some economic challenges to lessen. The corollary is that there are growth opportunities in new markets that have emerged as a result of the challenges we have experienced over the last two years. Nonetheless, given 2022 looks to be a year of unknowns, members should consider what drives spending in their businesses, where consumption could be reduced and cost savings realised and position themselves to capitalise on the opportunities that will arise.

It’s the economy

The great resignation?

We move into 2022 with continued record low interest rates and cautious optimism. The RBA has forecast Australian interest rates will remain steady in 2022. Although numerous countries have upped their interest rates, this has mainly been a result of those countries sitting at negative interest rates compared to Australia. We do not know whether the recent minor rises in inflation are temporary or the start of something bigger. If inflation does rise, interest rates are likely to move so as to temper and smooth out inflationary effects. The unmet demand currently being experienced across many areas of the economy will continue and likely move CPI upwards, as supply struggles to catch up. COVID-19 has destabilised the global and domestic freight supply chain, delayed shipments and caused rising freight rates.

During the worst periods of the pandemic, many workers stayed in roles longer than they ordinarily may have or did not look to move to new opportunities. This year we have all been told about the upcoming so-called ‘great resignation’. My view is this forecast is an overstatement for the Australian marketplace, and particularly for our industry. Recent data studies of the Australian workforce do not align with what is happening in the US. Additionally, Australia will unlikely see any significant wage growth in 2022 within the private sector until interest rates start rising. Like every year, beyond the ordinary turnover and movement of workers, we would be more likely to see turnover due to higher levels of retirement over the next year or two than significant movement within the industry due to any ‘great

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resignation’. Our industry’s biggest concern will remain attracting new workers into the industry.

Federal Election Although screaming babies are yet to be held by politicians when a camera is around, there are enough hi-vis and hard hats to evidence the federal election is on the way. Early 2022 will likely bring all the players out on the hustings in full force. That being said, the federal government’s priority areas under its Modern Manufacturing Initiative are centred on space technology, medical products, advanced technologies and defence manufacturing. This means that, although our industry is the biggest sector within the overall Australian manufacturing industry, the federal government’s policy initiatives do not directly relate to our industry. However, those priority areas do provide our industry with potential growth areas in areas such as food production, packaging, labelling and related printing.

Embracing 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic carries on into 2022, the challenges for business will continue. However, we should remember that periods of uncertainty and facing personal challenge are often the best times for new opportunities and strategic risk taking. Next year is shaping up to be a big one so let’s stay light on our feet and embrace it. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a happy and safe festive season and may the new year bring opportunity and prosperity. Charles Watson is the GM – IR, Policy and Governance at The Real Media Collective. www.sprinter.com.au

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Point of sale, in-store signage leads the fight for bricks and mortar stores Online shopping has changed the face of retail forever, but in-store sales are still way ahead, and this is where print has a chance to shine, says The Real Media Collective CEO Kellie Northwood. KELLIE NORTHWOOD

The connected store

n August 11, 1994, something happened that would change the face of retail forever. In a bedroom in New Hampshire, USA, 21-year-old Dan Kohn sold a CD to a friend in Philadelphia, who used his credit card to pay USD$12.48 (plus shipping). The CD was a copy of Sting’s famous Ten Summoner’s Tales album. This was the very first recorded online retail sale and this purchase brought about a seismic shift in retail, one that would fundamentally change the way we shop and the entire business model of the global retail sector, forever. Today, Australians spend over $50.46 billion buying goods online, while worldwide the online retail market is estimated to be worth over $4.92 trillion. Considering the online retail market is just 27 years young, these are staggering figures that give retailers food for thought and during COVID ecommerce sites were being built in rapid speed. However, these figures are small when compared to sales in traditional stores, which still account for $407.6 billion. Digital may have the convenience and comparative pricing, however it’s clear that the bricks and mortar store holds an appeal for the shopper that’s proving difficult to shift and this is where printed point of sale and in-store signage is proving critical for sales uplift and impulse buying for the festive sales season.

The physical experience Of course, a major part of the in-store shopping appeal is the physical experience. Whether it’s feeling the texture of a new shirt or testing the bass of a wireless speaker, a store’s ability to stimulate all the senses is something that just can’t be replicated online. Retailers understand that they need to constantly innovate to keep the attention of the consumer. Print signage is one of the best ways to give a new look to a store without an expensive refit. From banners bringing instant attention to new products and promotions, and posters using high-res imagery, eye catching, complimentary colours and prominent positioning to draw in curious customers, all the way to Point of

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Print has unending possibilities to shine when it comes to retail point of sale and in-store signage.

Sale (POS) providing that last push to purchase, print offers quick turnaround marketing that works hard in-store to help the casual browser make their decision and the loyal customer find their favourite product. Today as we reappear from COVID-19, familiar floor decals are looked for, options to move from COVID social distance directions to marketing store navigation are open. Discuss with your customers too how to continue floor decals to push shoppers to the area of the store they want to direct them to for the ‘best buys’ or store experience. Whilst not overly ‘in your face’, signage such as this has created a consumer behavioural pattern and one we can continue to work with.

Print signage is one of the best ways to give a new look to a store without an expensive refit. From banners bringing instant attention to new products and promotions, and posters using high-res imagery, eye catching, complimentary colours and prominent positioning to draw in curious customers.

Like the majority of the marketing industry, modern marketing now relies on a multichannel strategy, with in-store signage working hand in hand with online, social and mobile, hitting every touchpoint on the customer journey. That’s why retailers are bringing print and digital closer together to add to the shopping experience. French womenswear brand Comptoir des Cotonniers created a campaign that allowed their customers to instantly purchase items by scanning posters, advertisements with their smartphones in-store or at bus stops. Given this fusing of print and digital elements, it should come as no surprise that the next development in signage lies in technology. There are already digital posters that can interact with customers, such as the screen advertising the ‘Movember’ campaign that could pick out males with facial hair (“2016 called – it wants its beard back!”) or the billboard that could charge a Samsung Galaxy S10 just from a user holding it up against the screen. Next will be pieces of technology embedded into posters, POS displays or product tags that can transmit digital information direct to a smartphone. ‘Beacons’, which use Bluetooth connections to send marketing messages or information to a nearby phone, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which uses radio waves to read and capture information in a tag, both have an enormous amount of potential when it comes to digitising the shopping experience. No matter how much digital technology is brought onto the shop floor, print will play a role. Its simplicity, speed of production and relative low cost makes it the ideal accompaniment to a relaxing day of bargain hunting. Our role, as an industry is to communicate the creativity, innovation and solutions we can bring for in-store point of sale and general signage for our customers as they open up once more and need our craft, guidance and expertise. Bricks and mortar retail is here to stay, and print plays a huge role in their success. Kellie Northwood is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Media Collective, a notfor-profit industry association representing media channels that deliver results. For more information, please visit www. therealmediacollective.com.au.

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What super stapling means for your business When new employees start with your business on or after 1 November 2021, you may have an extra step to ensure your business complies with choice of fund rules if they don’t choose a super fund. What is super stapling?

A stapled super fund is an existing super account linked, or ‘stapled’, to an individual employee so that it follows them as they change jobs. The Federal Government has introduced super stapling aiming to reduce account fees by stopping new super accounts from being opened each time an employee starts a new job.

How does stapling affect employers?

Super stapling’s introduction means employers may now have an extra step to follow to meet their super responsibilities. You may now need to request an employee’s stapled super fund details from the ATO when: • Your new employee starts with your business on or after 1 November 2021 • You need to make super guarantee (SG) payments for that employee • Your employee is eligible to choose a super fund but doesn’t You don’t need to offer a choice of super

fund to some employees, but you may still need to request their stapled super fund details. This includes employees that are either: • Temporary residents • Covered by an enterprise agreement or workplace determination made before 1 January 2021 If you’re unsure whether the criteria relates to an employee in your business, you should contact the ATO on 13 10 20.

What you need to do

Here are the high-level steps of what you need to do from 1 November 2021. Full details are available on the ATO website, ato.gov.au.

Step 1 – Offer your eligible employees a choice of super fund

You need to offer your eligible employees a choice of super fund and pay their employer contributions into the account they nominate. Most employees are eligible to choose what fund their contributions go into. There is no change to this step of your super obligations. If your employee has chosen a super fund, you can pay super contributions to the chosen fund.

Step 2 – Request stapled super fund details

If an employee doesn’t choose a fund, you may need to contact the ATO to request their stapled fund details. A tax practitioner may be able to do this on your behalf. You’ll be able to request an employee’s stapled fund after you’ve submitted a TFN declaration form or Single Touch Payroll pay event linking you to them. You can make an unlimited number of requests.

Here’s how to request stapled fund details: 1. Log into the ATO Online services for business 2. Enter the employee’s details, including their TFN, full name, date of birth and residential or postal address, if their TFN isn’t provided 3. ATO returns a stapled fund in response to the request You should be notified of the stapled fund result on-screen within minutes. The ATO will notify the employee of the stapled fund request and the fund’s details. They’ll also inform you of your request’s outcome if a representative makes it.

Bulk requests

From 1 November 2021, the ATO will make bulk request forms for businesses requesting stapled fund details for 100 new employees or more at once.

What if the stapled fund doesn’t accept contributions?

If the stapled fund the ATO provides can’t accept contributions, you should make another request for the employee’s stapled fund, again through ATO Online services for business. If the request returns the same stapled fund, you should call the ATO on 13 10 20 to get an alternative stapled fund. If there’s no alternative fund, the ATO will advise whether contributions can be made to your business’ default fund or another fund that meets the choice of fund rules.

Step 3 – Pay super into the stapled super fund If the ATO provides a stapled fund result for an employee, you must pay that employee’s SG to the stapled fund. You can pay employer contributions into your business’ default fund or another fund that meets choice of fund rules if: • The employee doesn’t choose a fund • The ATO has advised you that the employee doesn’t have a stapled fund Penalties may apply if you don’t meet your choice of fund obligations.

What happens next? Media Super will keep you up to date if there are any changes to super stapling requirements for employers. Be sure to monitor the Employers section of our website for updates, mediasuper.com.au/employers and follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/media-super.

Disclaimer This article contains general information and does not take into account your personal objectives situation or needs. Before making any financial decisions about Media Super you should first consider the Product Disclosure Statement at mediasuper.com.au/pds and read the relevant target market determination at mediasuper.com.au/tmd. Issued November 2021 by Media Super Limited (ABN 30 059 502 948, AFSL 230254) as trustee of Media Super (ABN 42 574 421 650).

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Real Media Awards

Sydney

March 18

Labelexpo Europe

Brussels

April 26 - April 29

FESPA Global Print Expo

Berlin

May 31 - June 3

PacPrint

Melbourne

June 28 - July 1

ProPrint Awards 2022

Sydney

October 27

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AWARDS A massive thank you to our sponsors of the Power 50 and Emerging 50 as well as supporting industry talent and achievers of 2021 Platinum Sponsor

Matt Ashman

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Foundation Partner

Silver

Michael Boyle

Takeshi Tyler Yanase

Tony Griffin

Nigel Spicer

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Luke Wilkinson

Anthony Lew

Anthony Parnemann

Peter Harper

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Kellie Northwood

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AWARDS A massive thank you to our sponsors of the Supplier 50 and Industry Achievement Award as well as supporting industry talent and achievers of 2021 Platinum Sponsor

Matt Ashman

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Silver

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Richard Kemp

Debbie Burgess

Alex McClelland

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Sandra Duarte

Tom Ralph

Roger Kirwan

Rodney Frost

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AWARDS

2021 ProPrint Awards Platinum Sponsor

Matt Ashman managing director, Durst Oceania

As the managing director of Durst Oceania, I am proud to be the platinum sponsor of this year’s ProPrint Awards. This year has not been without its challenges, so it gives me great satisfaction to see the industry come together and celebrate the leaders, emerging talents, suppliers and industry legends that make this industry what it is today. At Durst we value people and as a family-owned business we see supporting this initiative as a unique opportunity to celebrate the people of print and help encourage them to continue to achieve success in the future.

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Globally, Durst is committed to researching and developing advanced printing technologies to help businesses grow and thrive into the future. We are committed to our customers and helping them re-build after the difficulties of the pandemic. At Durst we have a number of new products which can bring enhanced automation features to the factory floor to increase productivity and sustainability. Congratulations to all the ProPrint Awards winners and we wish you all a happy and prosperous 2022.

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2021 Power 50

A peer-voted award recognising the senior leaders and innovators of the Australian printing industry

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Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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AWARDS

Matt Aitken group chief executive officer, IVE Group

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A highly respected senior executive who successfully led IVE Group through COVID. Recognised for having a positive leadership style, genuine care for staff and vision of how best to grow the company organically and by acquisition.

As the Group CEO of IVE Group, Matt is highly regarded for positively leading this ASX-listed print, marketing and communications business. His clear thinking approach and open communication style provides a sound footing for engagement with customers, investors, supplier partners, media representatives and merger and acquisition specialists, about the business and the industry more broadly. This year was Matt's fifth as a board member of The Real Media Collective and his second as Chairman. He is also a former member of the Printing Industries Association of Australia board. Matt is recognised for leading IVE through the pandemic, with the company acquiring Australian Community Media’s WA arm and wide format specialists, Active Display Group and AFI Branding. IVE has $30-40m earmarked for further growth in third party logistics and fibre-based packaging. IVE supports the broader print industry by sub-contracting work to other printers and where there is no direct competition is open to inviting other printers in for facility tours for educational purposes. During COVID, IVE was approached about paper supplies and helped where possible. Credit terms were extended and payment plans were established for printers who found it difficult to pay for services like letterbox distribution due to cashflow issues. Matt is a champion of mental health awareness and ensured the safety of all employees and their families during COVID.These achievements were made as Matt faced his own personal difficulties with the loss of his fiancée, Dannielle Speering, who passed away earlier this year after a battle with cancer. Congratulations Matt.

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Kellie Northwood chief executive officer, The Real Media Collective

This champion of print provided regular and transparent communication which kept printers up to date on all COVID matters including financial support, vaccination information and IR legislation. She also facilitated an 11-week Power of Print webinar series to help keep business focused, and oversaw a 46% membership increase and a 49% uplift in retained earnings. Kellie also worked with Australia Post to relax Business Mail rules to help ease pressure on businesses.

Keith Ferrel co-founder, Cactus Imaging

In 29 years Keith has built solid respect as a leader who has great knowledge and, importantly, a willingness to share it. He regularly speaks at global trade shows and invites printers to visit his facility to learn. During COVID Keith supported printers who had hit hard times both with print and stock, and he remains an early adopter of technology with Cactus a beta test site for manufacturers. He also helped develop the first fully recyclable billboard material which is 100% PVC free.

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Geoff Selig executive chairman, IVE Group

This year marked 100 years since Geoff’s grandfather, Oscar Selig, started what is now IVE Group. Geoff’s strength as a successful business leader was again on display this year with IVE reporting a $100.2m EBITDA in a pandemic year. As a token of appreciation to staff, IVE gifted every employee 500 shares while also buying back 5.4m shares for $7.4m. For Geoff, whose family has been involved in the business for three generations, this marked a real sense of satisfaction.

Kirsten Taylor creative director, Taylor'd Press

The honesty which Kirsten brings to her various industry roles and her growth journey since completing a print apprenticeship in 2017 has again seen her recognised in the Power 50. Her work as a director of her own business, a PacPrint board member, outgoing Victorian Women in Print Patron and a panellist on Ball & Doggett’s RESET program, has shown her to be a valued business leader who wants to help make decisions which will benefit the broader print industry.

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AWARDS

Tom Eckersley managing director, Eckersley Print Group

In addition to running a successful business which turned 50 this year, Tom has spent several years on the Print & Visual Communication Association executive board, while working with government bodies to increase print’s profile. Tom is an advocate of ‘one industry one voice’ and believes the industry’s definition should be broadened to all peripheral segments. This year Tom finalised the acquisition of DPMA after earlier consolidating the Cross & Hamilton business.

Rodney Frost managing director, Lamson Group

Rodney Frost runs this family-owned trade business which was started by his father, Arthur Frost. He has a deep love for the industry and those who work in it and believes the profile of the value of the products and services offered by printers should be lifted. This year Rodney installed 766 rooftop solar panels which means when the sun is shining the main site does not draw any power. He is also a keen supporter of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise awareness for homelessness.

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Cliff Brigstocke CEO - production & distribution, IVE Group

Cliff's career began with the Royal Australian Navy and "riding a Force Ten gale on a powerful destroyer with an outstanding crew" was how he described the last 18 COVID-impacted months. Cliff is recognised for his superior leadership skills and his broader industry support as an Executive Committee member of The Real Media Collective. He also oversaw the installation of Kodak’s waterless plate processing which has saved one million litres of water at just one production site.

Debbie Burgess & John Bright co-directors, Bright Print Group

This brother and sister team are fourth generation printers who are committed to pursuing excellence in the craft, while also achieving sustainable growth. This year has thrown up multiple challenges and despite the uncertainty they are proud to have supported Bright Print Group staff and their families during the pandemic. They have also invested in new technology and investigated new substrates and methods of practice to stay in front of global environmental practice.

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Dayne Nankervis chief executive officer, CMYKhub

Dayne is recognised for his solid leadership and commitment to business improvements including the investment in a new CO2 neutral HP Indigo 100K Digital Press during the year. He is proud that CMYKhub was able to offer operational support to print businesses that had been hard-hit by repeated COVID lockdowns by ensuring their print jobs were completed. During the pandemic, CMYKhub also launched a 'Design Desk' service for those requiring additional support.

Mitchell Mulligan president, Visual Connections

Mitchell is recognised for working with industry stakeholders to ensure the continued development of the association, which represents the interests of companies which supply goods and services to the printing industry. He also serves the greater graphic arts community and raises the profile of the printing industry and its sustainability credentials. Mitchell is also recognised for his focus on engaging the next generation through student focused initiatives and activities.

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Sandra Duarte chief executive officer, Centrum Group

Sandra is an experienced executive and industry advocate with substantial presence on LinkedIn and in the media. She is also a board member of SHOP! and the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce. Sandra is a keen promoter of manufacturing to young people and set up the ‘I’m Ready’ site tour program. She supports the trade and resellers with access to Centrum’s KBA 162A +145 technology which allows other printers to scale and tap into new markets.

Samantha Bailey-Jensen director, Bailey Print Group

This is another accolade for Samantha Bailey-Jensen who won the 2020 HIA Queensland Building Women’s Award – Manufacturing and Supply for Bailey Print Group's PPE project. Bailey Print Group was also a 2020 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards finalist. Bailey-Jensen is recognised for her involvement in manufacturing innovative signage and displays that enhance brand awareness, while also working with other printers across Queensland to handle overflow.

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Simon Carmody managing director, Spot Productions

Simon is known as the ‘yes man’ of the print industry. His mantra is ‘nothing is impossible’ and he remains passionate about print after 37 years in the game. He actively encourages his staff to keep developing their skills so they too can build on their love of the industry. This approach has earned Simon respect from his team, customers, suppliers, competitors and the industry as a whole. He has an easygoing nature and supports charity and industry association events.

Ewen Donaldson managing director, Vivad

Ewen is recognised for his continued improvement of operations at Vivad with the latest being an upgrade of the Vivtrack web-to-print portal which is in part being funded by a $50,000 Victorian government grant. He is also examining improvements when it comes to better inks, media and print technology. Ewen is someone who happily supports other printers whether that be with roll stock, a bottle of ink or provide assistance if someone’s printer is out of action.

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Peter Harper chief executive officer, Visual Connections

Peter is committed to giving back to the industry and supporting members in their activities. He has a special passion for education and raising awareness of the printing industry at school level. He is keen to work with any industry association to achieve higher levels of skills in the industry. He is also the organiser of major trade shows, including PacPrint, and was involved in helping exhibitors access COVID event grants which covered 50 per cent of exhibitor fees.

Paul Freeman managing director, E-Bisglobal

Paul has over 30 years’ industry experience and developed a web-to-print application in 1997. The company supports small to medium print businesses across Australia contributing millions of dollars each year to their print sales. The business maintains a Level 3 Sustainable Green Print Certification. In 2020 it transitioned to an Aboriginal business after Paul discovered that his maternal great grandmother was an Aboriginal elder from the Liverpool area of Sydney.

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Nigel Spicer general manager, Cactus Imaging

Nigel is recognised as a strong leader and innovator who is always looking for ways to do better. Cactus Imaging is committed to lifting print's profile by keeping the medium top of mind when it comes to advertising and promotion. It is also an active supporter of the industry and hosts open houses, while also supporting the ProPrint Emerging 50 initiative. Nigel was instrumental in the development of Australia's only 100% recyclable billboard.

Kirsty and Luke Woodhead directors, Breen Printing

Kirsty was born into print, and now she and her husband Luke are growing the family business into the future. They are excited about the industry and enjoy sharing their knowledge with customers and the wider community. Visitors, including school groups, clients and suppliers, regularly visit their business in Victoria's Yarra Valley. This year they installed a new Konica Minolta AccurioPress C6100 and implemented a XMPIE & EFI PrintSmith e-commerce solution.

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Trevor Hone chairman, Avon Graphics

Trevor has over 40 years’ industry experience and is recognised as someone who works hard both within his own business, which now comprises nine companies, and also for the broader industry as a former chairman at national and state level of the Print & Visual Communication Association. He remains actively involved in Avon Graphics and is very passionate about the industry in Australia and its future and actively supports a range of sustainability initiatives.

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Aleks Lajovic managing director, Impact International This packaging company has printing and sustainability at its core and places an important focus on operating in an environmentally friendly manner. This includes printing on recycled substrates and operating a thorough in-house recycling initiative. Aleks is also recognised for working with other printers to share experiences, capabilities and knowledge. He has invested in a forest for carbon capture and wildlife conservation and supports the Penrith Museum of Printing.

Ben Carroll managing director, Vicon Transfers Ben worked with his great uncle and mentor, Noel Wighton, to develop Australia’s first transfer technology, UltraColour, which combines screen and digital printing for fast garment heat transfer with full-colour and fine detail using environmentally friendly aqueous inks. In 2020 Ben moved his business from Victoria to Queensland and added three new industrial lines to triple capacity. He also has a YouTube channel of education resources which now has over 200,000 views.

Corey London director, Special T Print Corey is a printer who is willing to work with other printers, suppliers and competitors to keep the industry healthy. He recognises the industry has suffered but believes in its strength going forward. His biggest professional achievement this year has been making it through the pandemic with Special T still strong and all staff employed. He is a believer in loyalty and believes those who show it will get it back. Corey is looking forward to 2022 and more stability in the market.

Darren Delaney general manager, AllKotes Darren started on the production floor in 1997 before moving into sales and beginning his long association with Allkotes. Darren is recognised for his dedicated service which has included extensive interstate and global travel to learn and share knowledge. He has also conducted various presentations to TAFE students, design studios and print sales teams. Darren is thankful for all he has and looks forward to the difficulties of the past two years making way for a brighter future.

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Dean Wright managing director, ADS Australia Dean is steadily growing his business by investing in new wide format equipment which offers capabilities other printers may not have access to. This includes the Greenguard certified EFI VUTEK H5 - the only H5 in the Trans-Tasman region. He has also purchased larger, customised premises at Somerton in Victoria and installed an 81kW solar energy system. Dean is in regular contact with other print owners and operators about ADS’ capabilities and is open to sharing knowledge.

Emmanuel Buhagiar director, Imagination Graphics Emmanuel has many friends in the industry and is recognised as someone who is always ready to help others and return favours. During COVID he successfully pivoted into designing, producing and installing COVID safety screens in hospitals with this service now representing 10%-15% of revenue. He is also an early adopter of technology as evidenced with his investment in the Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1. Emmanuel is active on social media and sees LinkedIn as an invaluable sales tool.

Gavin Allen managing director, Crystal Media Gavin is recognised for his commitment to improving his business, particularly as he shifted his focus this year to packaging. He appreciates the support he has received during this transition from Brisbane’s printing community, particularly a large packaging company, which has significantly aided him in his business decisions. He has invested in a new folder and gluer plus a die cutter to improve efficiencies. The wide format print segment of the business also continues to be strong.

Glenn Coleman director, Coleman Group Glenn is recognised for his innovative approach to business which has seen Coleman Group expand across the corporate, exhibition, event and sporting sectors. Environmental sustainability is also a key focus for this printer. Despite the difficulties of COVID, Coleman Group has continued to prosper, an achievement Glenn is immensely proud of. He has also overseen the installation of a 130kw Smart Solar photovoltaic system which has reduced energy consumption by 33% annually.

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Jamie Xuereb director, Mediapoint Jamie is recognised as a leader who is committed to supporting the print industry. Mediapoint has over 1000 active trade customers and does all it can to meet their needs to the highest standard. Jamie regularly highlights printing’s role in the manufacturing economy, particularly on social media. As a partner with Durst, Jamie is committed to moving his business forward by having the highest ‘green’ standards due to Durst’s UV inks and a stringent waste recycling program.

Jeff Barr general manager, AFI Branding Jeff is recognised as a true print professional who is highly regarded by suppliers and clients alike. He is spearheading the 'be sustainable' fabric take back scheme which makes it possible for all fabric printed at AFI Branding to be directly returned for recycling. So far this program has diverted 100 tonnes of fabric from landfill in one year alone. Jeff is recognised as a business leader who excels in bringing industry leaders together to explore how to best reduce waste in the print industry.

Jenny Berry member services (print & packaging sector), Ai Group Jenny is a printing industry veteran and uses her extensive knowledge of the industry to assist Ai Group members who operate in the print and packaging space. During the last 18 months Jenny has devoted herself to supporting businesses through the COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns. She is also heavily involved in the Victorian branch of the Lithographic Institute of Australia and is looking forward to soon releasing a calendar of industry-focused events to take place during 2022.

Lindsay Nutley director of marketing, QLM Label Makers Lindsay's passion for the printing industry has seen him appear on podcasts for HP Indigo and Dscoop. He enthusiastically works with print companies, print associations, designers and brand owners to develop creative solutions that deliver results in both sales and market appeal. QLM designs have now won HP Indigo Asia Pacific Japan Grand Awards for labels three times in three years which is an amazing achievement. He is also focused on promoting Australian brands in Southeast Asia.

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Marcus Marchant chief executive officer, Vistaprint Marcus believes the best thing printers can do to lift print’s profile is make sure products which challenge the old-fashioned model of print find their way to customers. He is recognised for the '99 Days of Design' initiative which helped rejuvenate small COVID-impacted businesses. He has also partnered with local printers to create a national fulfilment network which has driven up their sales and economies of scale. Vistaprint is one year into a five-year transformation strategy.

Nathan Sable chief executive officer, QMS Print Nathan is recognised for the solid and honest relationships he has formed with competitors and colleagues in the industry. As a 25-year print veteran he understands how important it is to know that printers can rely on others to help out when needed. Nathan is committed to moving QMS Print forward and is doing so by continuing to invest in new printing equipment, including a recent EFI VUTEk 5r+ roll-to-roll LED printer installation at MMT Print, a division of QMS Print, in Brisbane.

Nina Nguyen chief executive officer, Pakko Nina founded Pakko in 2017 and is dedicated to ensuring Australian printing and packaging manufacturing excels globally by integrating technology and accessibility to raise awareness about what the industry has to offer. To assist Nina oversaw the development of an interactive design platform (IDP) which allows customers to control every aspect of the custom packaging process using 3D visuals. Nina has community high on her agenda and is proud to have 25 loyal employees in Brisbane.

Peter Musarra & Kenneth Beck co-directors, Carbon8 Peter & Kenneth are multi-award-winning creative print geniuses who never cease to amaze as they go about finding the perfect solution to meet the high demands of their creative client base. This requires the team at Carbon8 to undertake indepth client collaboration and exploration to ensure modern and traditional print methods are used in the best way to create a result that has a distinctive ‘wow’ factor. Carbon8 was this year's Digital Printer of the Year at the National Print Awards.

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Rod Peter director, Coleman Group Rod has valuable insights on how to push the boundaries of innovation and is always looking for new ways to build and expand his connections in the industry. He has a deep knowledge of signage trends and new ideas that are emerging in the market. During COVID, Rod took steps to diversify the business with a special focus on areas including 3D printing. This has resulted in the launch of a new company, mammoth3d.com.au, which creates 3D models for museums and health sectors.

Rodney James director, Insane Signs & Print Rodney is recognised for being the printer who will pull out all stops to ensure his trade customers receive the jobs they need on time. To improve the environmental sustainability of the business he has invested in a Durst RHO 512 printer and is now working with a Chinese supplier to trial printing on a PVC-free mesh and is having positive results. Earlier this year he badly injured his hand at work but has made an amazing recovery highlighting his resilience through difficult times.

Roger Kirwan managing director, Foxcil Roger is recognised as a trade printer dedicated to providing a high quality service. To do this he stays on top of new trends and ensures Foxcil’s technology is up to date. In addition to print support, Roger is often called upon for business advice which he happily provides to his customers. He is always available and happy to chat to printers to bounce ideas at any time. He is looking forward to 2022 and exploring how technology can further bring his innovative product ideas to reality.

Romeo Sanuri managing director, Next Printing Romeo transitioned from IT to print 17 years ago and is a thoughtful and collaborative leader who enjoys working with others to find the best solutions. He sees competition and collaboration as integral for the industry as otherwise there would be a monopoly which he says would not benefit anyone. Sustainability is a key focus with Reboard technology adopted seven years ago. A passionate foodie, Romeo also completed a Science & Cooking online class through Harvard University during COVID.

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Scott Allen chief executive officer, Direct Mail & Marketing Scott is recognised as a positive leader who has been a sounding board for the industry through his previous role at Fuji Xerox and current position with Direct Mail & Marketing. He is moving the business in new directions by diversifying into textile printing and embellishing for sportwear brands. Scott has also overseen the introduction of a new eCommerce fulfilment and merchandise personalisation function as the business pivots from being a mailhouse service provider.

Shane Wildash, Lachlan Finch, Andrew Price co-directors, Rawson Print Co. With over 80 years combined experience in the industry, this trio are recognised for having a vast connection to the printing industry and its people. Their business echoes their own personal beliefs of openness, honesty and transparency. They have developed lifelong friends in the industry including customers, peers and valued supply partners. Environmental sustainability is also a key focus and is reflected in their continued capital and investment decisions.

Simon Pugh director, QLM Label Makers Simon is recognised for leading this company which values consistency, accountability, reliability, excellence and sustainability. QLM Label Makers has strong connections to printing companies with onsellers accounting for a large amount of turnover. In his role Simon is actively involved in fostering talent and mentoring businesses through training and the provision of marketing material. QLM is expanding in the region. This year Simon was elected President of AusCham Vietnam.

Steven Gamble founder, Man Anchor Steven started in the printing industry when he was just 16 and now after 16 years with Böttcher Australia, he has decided to turn his personal passion for improving mental health and preventing suicide through discussion and understanding into his full time role. Steven believes that ‘health is health’ and is recognised for his committed service to the printing industry. This year he was the guest speaker at the Women in Print breakfast series and also facilitated numerous industry workshops.

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Steven Matas managing director, BMS Group Steven has owned and run BMS Group for 17 years and is recognised for successfully managing his 300 active clients and maintaining strong ties with 10 key industry suppliers. He says the key for keeping the print and mail sector alive is sharing the pie so everyone can access opportunities. Steven believes in the power of print and mail and has grown his business during COVID by acquiring another company which allowed BMS to record an additional 10% growth during the pandemic.

Suzanne Lewis chief financial officer, Latrobe Valley Enterprises Suzanne is recognised for running this social enterprise which provides meaningful employment to people with disabilities. The signage producer recently installed a Durst high-speed press enabling it to meet demand as its client list grows from DM Roads to also include infrastructure developers Fulton Hogan, Jones Lang, CBD Contractors to name a few. She is credited for being on a steep learning curve whilst continuing to grow and support employees to also realise their goals.

Tate Hone managing director, Avon Graphics Tate is highly regarded in the industry and known as someone who gives a great deal to the industry whether this be through running his own business to also being a previous vice president of the LIA and secretary of the National Print Awards. Tate works with printers on a daily basis and has built solid relationships with suppliers, competitors and customers. Avon Graphics has undergone significant growth and this year installed Australia’s first Durst P5 350HS in a major move for the company.

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Walter Kuhn president, Print & Visual Communication Association Walter is passionate about print and uses every opportunity to prosecute its value as an effective marketing tool to customers through his business and also at all levels of government in his role as PVCA president. Walter believes the printing industry is stronger together and is committed to engaging with companies small and large to share knowledge and collaborate. In his own business, Walter has overseen diversifications into digital, garment, offset and letterpress packaging and finishing.

Wendy Bezzina chief executive officer, Latrobe Valley Enterprises One of Wendy's key achievements this year was ensuring this social enterprise, which specialises in digital signage printing, raised its Finsbury Green Star Rating, an independent environmental rating for the print industry, from two to three stars. This was achieved by installing solar power and water tanks at the site and making it a single-use-plastic-free site. The business has invested over $750,000 in new sign making equipment and increased employees to 23 during the pandemic.

Yianni Moratidis director, GENR8 Printing Yianni is recognised for helping the industry see how harnessing the power of social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube) can promote print while also go a long way towards building a recognisable brand. Yianni recently took the step to invest in a HP ecosystem which uses Latex inks to reduce GENR8 Printing’s carbon footprint. Yianni's positive style and hilarious videos are making him quite a print industry sensation. He is building on this with a video podcast, Talking Print.

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Emerging 50 Foundation Partner

Tony Griffin chief executive officer, Media Super

Media Super is proud to continue its support of the ProPrint Emerging 50. The Emerging 50 is an outstanding initiative that recognises and rewards exceptional young professionals who show exemplary promise as future leaders in the print, packaging, and communications sector. I would also like to salute Australia’s print industry for its strength and resilience after another challenging year. However, based on the calibre of this year’s Emerging 50, the future is in safe hands. At Media Super, we’re also looking to the future. We recently signed a merger agreement with Cbus Super, the industry super fund for the building, construction, and allied industries. The Media Super brand and industry focus will be

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maintained, and Media Super members will transfer into the Cbus Super fund with United Super as trustee. The successor fund transfer (SFT) agreement has set a target completion for these transfers by mid-2022. Under United Super, Media Super will have greater access to size and scale, including greater diversity in relation to investments, increased scope to manage fees effectively, and access to innovative products and services. We remain dedicated to our core industries and passionate about supporting our communities. Congratulations to the Emerging 50, and here’s to your ongoing career success.

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Abbie Graham

Adam Crellin

design & communication apprentice, Spatial Services

sales manager, Cactus Imaging

Abbie won the NSW Heidelberg LIA Graduate of the Year this year and is now also completing a graphic design degree at the University of Newcastle which she found to be the only university which promoted print in its design course.

Adam is recognised for using his sound commercial experience, attention to detail and relationship skills at Cactus Imaging. After three years he now manages Cactus’ largest client and is further strengthening the client-supplier relationship.

Alyce Cursio

Ashleigh Jones

sales and operations manager, ADS Australia

production manager, Digital Synergy

With a prepress background, Alyce is now applying her creativity and knowledge of wide format and substrates to ensure clients receive the best possible solution. She is recognised for being dependable, efficient and unfailingly punctual.

Ashleigh’s career has progressed quickly since she joined the industry six years as a tablehand. She is now a qualified printer and was Queensland's LIA Heidelberg Graduate of the Year in 2020. She loves print and has big plans for her career.

Ben Templeton

Bianca Willson

service co-ordinator, Durst Oceania

printer, Multi-Color Corporation

Ben is recognised for literally throwing everything at his role at Durst to become in managing director Matt Ashman's words, a true ‘Durst’ler’. Ben has risen from being a field service technician to coordinating Durst's service in Oceania.

Bianca’s commitment to high-standard production saw her named South Australia's 2021 Heidelberg LIA Graduate of the Year. She is excited by the challenges presented by print and relishes in solving them in the best way possible.

Charlotte Fountain

Chloe Rudd

designer & digital printer, Worldwide Printing, Hamilton

graphic designer, Print DNA

A combined design and print skillset has seen Charlotte become an invaluable resource at this Brisbane printer. This means she can pick-up any job, whether it be in the design, production or finishing stage, and see it to completion.

Chloe has completed an apprenticeship plus a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. She is recognised for her client management, design and production capabilities. She also promotes print as a career option in high schools.

Chris Palethorpe

Christine Benetti

orders team, CMYKhub

department manager - large format, Avon Graphics

Chris is recognised for proving what a person can achieve with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. He joined CMYKhub two years ago with no print industry experience and has become a pivotal part of the central customer experience team.

Christine is recognised for building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal team members. She is a fast learner and is described as a perfect example of the kind of young leader the printing industry needs for the future.

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Danielle Terblanche

Emerson Earl

print communication apprentice, Dobija World

internal customer support specialist, CPH Group

Danielle was nominated by NSW TAFE teacher Craig Rollins for her commitment to her apprenticeship at this print and signage company in Griffith, NSW. She is recognised for her attention to detail and artistic flair which are highly valued.

Since joining CPH Group, Emerson has progressed from despatch to his current role which is giving him scope to work with and develop interstate accounts. He is also enjoying learning about production applications in an ever-evolving industry.

Emily Waterson

Felicity Holz

client services manager, Cactus Imaging

printer, Left Bank Art Group

Emily is recognised for her attention to detail and willingness to help during the print and finishing process. Her client follow-up is exemplary as is the positive feedback she receives. Emily is also passionate about sustainability in print.

A graduate of digital media and an artist herself, Felicity is recognised for using her keen eye for detail to ensure colour grading and fine art reproduction is top notch. She is a true team player and shows great commitment to her work.

Fletcher Masters

Gretel Hornsey

printer & graphic designer, Hansen Print & Design

sales representative, CPH Group

Fletcher is recognised for his enthusiasm as a graduate apprentice who is gaining diverse experience at this regional South Australian printer. Each day he learns new skills on different projects and is commended for his ready to work attitude.

Gretel started in the industry in internal sales and is now a senior account manager for wide format and signage clients. She loves working in print and is continually developing her technical knowledge and an understanding of available materials.

Hisham Hamdam

Isabelle Lauder

prepress and print apprentice, Ligare

graphic designer, Little Bee Marketing

Born in Lebanon in 1987, Hisham worked in a variety of fields before joining the printing industry six years ago. Now undertaking an apprenticeship, he was nominated by TAFE NSW and the NSW LIA for his interest in developing digital skills.

Isabelle joined this Townsville business with no training in graphic design. She has flourished in the role and is recognised for her client management skills as she brings their vision to life. She is now running a national battery rebrand project.

Jacinta Allen

Jacob Williams

graphic design apprentice, Breen Printing

printer, Ultra Labels

Jacinta is recognised for helping develop new workflows to ensure high standards of work are produced at this regional Victorian business. She is involved in imposition and CtP, design and layout, digital production and quality control.

Jacob’s career in print continues to strengthen after being named 2020's SA Heidelberg LIA Graduate of the Year. He now runs a Digicon machine for Ultra Labels Barossa and previously operated a TCS 250 at Multi-Color Corporation.

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Jarrod Whyte

Jason Smith

general manager sales, MMT Print

managing director, Clark & Mackay

Jarrod, an experienced account manager, now works with the executive team of QMS Media, which owns MMT Print. He is recognised for his negotiation skills and understanding of sales, digital printing and customer relationship management.

Jason recently took over the ownership of this family-owned business. Since then book production speed and service has significantly improved. He has a publishing background and experience in working in small to medium businesses.

Jervis Tsui

Joshua West

print communication apprentice, Frontline Print

printer, Multi-Color Corporation

Jervis was nominated by his NSW TAFE teacher Craig Rollins for his enthusiastic approach. Jervis is recognised for his appreciation of print and belief in its place in the world of design. He is enjoying learning new things each day.

After six years in the industry Joshua is now a qualified flexographic printer and was Queensland's 2021 LIA Heidelberg Graduate of the Year. He now wants to become a trainer so he can foster apprentices in the future.

Jourdan Durso

Jye & Jacinta Bancroft

account lead, Direct Mail & Marketing

owner, Little Bee Marketing

Jourdan is recognised for the role his creative and innovative ideas have played in helping ensure client success. In his five years with the company, Jourdan has shown initiative, leadership and dedication and is a valued team member.

Jye and his wife Jacinta started this business in March 2020. They have since moved to larger premises and purchased a HP wide format printer & a Konica Minolta production press, plus others. They have eight staff and a growing customer list.

Kaitlyn Fisher

Kalani Hohlein

fine art production manager, Left Bank Art Group

account manager, Carbon8

Kaitlyn joined the business in 2020 and at the time was studying graphic design at Billy Blue. Since then her dedication for fine art printing has seen her promoted to her current role. She is commended for her efforts and determination to succeed.

Kalani is highly respected at Carbon8 and continues to enjoy a solid rise in her career. Kalani is recognised for combining her high-level design skills, technical knowledge and customer service abilities as an account manager with great success.

Kat Ryan

Kelsey Wade

digital print lead, Direct Mail & Marketing

graphic design & prepress apprentice, Print DNA

Described as a 'print guru', Kat leads the digital print team and coordinates with pre and post-press to ensure the highest quality of each job. She has exceptional attention to detail and can easily deal with mechanical and file-based print issues.

Kelsey was last year's Emerging 50 mentorship prize winner and is again nominated for her achievements. She recently won two WorldSkills Australia awards and next year will represent Australia at WorldSkills in Shanghai.

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Kyle Wagner

Larissa Reynolds

sales estimator, Pakko

CAD specialist, CPH Group

Kyle is recognised for his passion for packaging and enthusiasm to help Pakko grow as it offers an increasing number of Australian-made packaging solutions. Kyle does not shy away from complex tasks and is thriving as part of a motivated team.

In four years, Larissa has gained solid knowledge and is the ‘go-to’ person for anything CNC or CAD related at CPH. She is recognised for streamlining production and scheduling processes to enable the completion of jobs in tight timeframes.

Leanne Hargreaves

Luke Parisella

customer service, Pakko

operations manager, ImageBox

Leanne has been with Pakko since it launched in 2017 and is described as a ‘godsend’ by her employer, Nina Nguyen. She is recognised for being attentive and considerate in her dealings with customers and the team at Pakko.

Luke is recognised for his energy, enthusiasm and professionalism. His deep industry knowledge and ability to problem solve have ensured his respect across the industry. Luke is also driven to develop more sustainable high-quality products.

Marilyn Li

Matthew Zunic

client services manager, Cactus Imaging

lithographic & digital print apprentice, Imagination Graphics

Marilyn has continued to excel in a tough COVID environment. Her attention to detail is described as ‘incredible’ and her willingness to help at any stage of the print and finishing process is second to none. Her client follow-up is also exemplary.

A true ‘one of a kind’, Matthew is recognised for his work ethic and competence in running a GTO, cylinders, guillotines, digital prepress and the AccurioJet KM-1. He was also a 2021 NSW Heidelberg LIA Graduate of the Year finalist.

Milena Botta

Nicholas Ellerby

sales estimator, Pakko

digital strategist, Pakko

Milena has been with Pakko since day one and is recognised for being one of the best packaging consultants. Having completed a degree in psychology, she has an intuitive ability to listen and accurately assess what a business needs.

This young gun is a passionate crafter of marketing collateral in the packaging space. He has implemented Pakko’s content in an authentic and powerful way which has allowed the business to share its story and brand with customers.

Nicolas Birbas

Rahul Reddy

printer, Multi-Color Corporation

account manager, IVE Group

Nicolas was nominated by the LIA in South Australia for being an outstanding graduate whose enthusiasm for the job is infectious. He joined MCC two years ago and says the company's culture, support and work environment sets it apart.

Rahul began his career as a sales cadet and in 2020 was promoted. He is recognised for caring about customer needs and those around him, whilst also having a willingness to learn and succeed. His enthusiasm is described as infectious.

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Raquel Todd

Richard Eastaugh

co-founder and director, Sista Girl

production and scheduling, Marvel Bookbinding

Raquel recently set up this business in partnership with Jason Signmakers in WA. As an Aboriginal woman from the Banyjima and Kariyarra language groups in the Pilbara, she also wants help improve the lives of Aboriginal people.

Richard has worked at Marvel since he was 15 and having now completed a business degree he is back full-time. He loves the industry and the people who work in it including customers, suppliers as well as the ultimate craft of book manufacturing.

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Royden Thomas

production scheduler, IVE Group

account manager & new business development, CPH Group

Richard started as a print offsider and is now a production scheduler. He is dedicated to his role and plays a key part in IVE’s multiple-site integration. Richard will continue to be an important member of IVE’s team in years to come.

Royden joined the signage industry with no experience in a warehouse role. He then moved into sales and is recognised for his ability to collaborate with other team members and clients to provide assistance and help find solutions.

Sorrell Eaglesham

Tom McDonald

online customer service, Spot Productions

sales account manager, Crystal Media

Sorrell received high praise from her colleagues and employer, Simon Carmody, with her strong work ethic and customer service capabilities recognised by this nomination. She started out as a tablehand and is moving up the ranks.

Tom is recognised for his personal and professional growth since joining Crystal Media. He is now highly confident when dealing with clients and is looking forward to the next challenge as the company establishes moves into print packaging.

Tony Ong

Tyler-Jay Schmidt

general manager, Pakko

printer, GoTransit Media Group

Tony has a background in construction project management and he uses these skills in his current role at Pakko. He is recognised for leading a team of packaging professionals with integrity and helping cultivate a positive team spirit.

This qualified printer has been managing production at Impact Wrap, a subsidiary of GoTransit Media Group, since he was a second-year apprentice. He is recognised for his leadership skills, positive attitude and efforts to produce high quality work.

Yannoto Ng

Zaf Haq

project manager, IVE Group

Yan joined IVE after working as a project manager in a different sector. He is known as a ‘safe pair of hands’ for customers and other team members. He is also recognised for identifying strategies to increase customer satisfaction and revenue.

Zaf is recognised for her eagerness to learn and great attitude – all of which combine to make her a standout at IVE. She is also an integral part of IVE’s People and Culture team, whilst her work managing complex client requirements is exceptional.

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PROPRINT EDITOR’S CHOICE

Matthew Zunic lithographic and digital print apprentice, Imagination Graphics

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Matthew is recognised as an outstanding future leader in the printing industry. He is highly respected by his peers and has thorough technical knowledge of a variety of printing machines and other equipment.

Matthew's exemplary submission, professional approach, maturity and highlevel of competence across a range of printing and finishing machinery has seen him win the 2021 Emerging 50 Editor's Choice - a $500 bursary to go towards a professional development program of his choosing in 2022. During his apprenticeship at Sydney's Imagination Graphics, Matthew has enjoyed a steep learning curve as he mastered the operation of a two-colour offset press, to learning platens, cylinders, guillotines and digital pre-press. He is now the main operator of Imagination Graphics' AccurioJet KM-1 B2 press. What he most loves about his job is seeing a job go from start to finish, whether it be a business card order or a 300-page book. Each job is of the highest quality and seeing happy customers at the end is what spurs him on to keep learning and delivering each day. Matthew is also very pleased to be a member of a wonderful team of people who are happy to share knowledge with him to improve the overall business. Matthew was nominated for the Emerging 50 by both his employer, Emmanuel Buhagiar, and also the NSW Lithographic Institute of Australia. Matthew was a finalist in the 2021 Heidelberg NSW Lithographic Institute of Australia Graduate of the Year programme.

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MENTORSHIP PRIZE WINNER

Charlotte Fountain graphic designer & digital printer, Worldwide Printing

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Charlotte's skills in design and print are highly valued and allow her to pick up a job at any point and see it to completion. Her wish to see print education expanded in design settings saw her win the 2021 mentorship prize.

This year 18 Emerging 50 nominees applied for the mentorship programme, which is run in partnership with The Real Media Collective and includes a $1000 Australian Institute of Management voucher and 12 months of mentoring with CEO Kellie Northwood. Independent industry judges reviewed each application and Charlotte's response which included her thoughts on why there needs to be more of a print focus in design education saw her across the line. "The Real Media Collective takes pride in our role as a leading body for our industry. In that we have a strong passion to build a sustainable industry rich in everything we do, including talent," Northwood said. "Our support of the Emerging 50 program is to recognise the amazing young talent coming into our industry and to celebrate their diversity, intelligence, creativity and vision. The ultimate end goal is for each individual to feel more confident in their future professional journey." Charlotte was nominated for the Emerging 50 by the LIA in Queensland. Her design and print skills make her a valued member of the team at Worldwide Printing in Hamilton, where she Is described as having an impressive eagerness to learn all facets of the business.

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2021 Supplier 50 Gold Sponsor

Richard Kemp chief operating officer, DIC

Service, Quality, Innovation and People Excellence are the cornerstones for DIC Corporation in our mission to deliver Color & Comfort to the wider environment. As market leader in the supply of printing inks, coatings and performance pigments to the printing industry, DIC fully understands the value supply partners deliver to our industry. DIC is grateful to be a part of the 2021 ProPrint Awards. The opportunity to further work with our industry partners is an honour. The last two years have thrown up challenges never before experienced across all sectors of industry. Unfortunately the issues we face around inflationary costs, raw material shortages, shipping delays and China’s dual energy policy, to

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name just a few, show no sign of abating over the immediate horizon. It is during these times that the benefits from true partnerships are realised. Never has the importance of suppliers, converters and end users proactively working together to support each other been so crucial. As the new COVID norm takes effect, we hope trading conditions will improve. DIC Corporation is fully committed to positively working with our partners to navigate the global issues impacting the print industry. We are committed to investing in new technologies and providing solutions to drive the market forward and support customers in adapting to social, economic and regulatory needs.

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2021 Supplier 50 In recognition of those who service the Australian print industry and help it flourish

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Adam Salamone

Adam Todd

operations manager, Charters Paper

national industrial print sales, Konica Minolta

Adam started with Charters Papers over 10 years ago and worked as a packer while he was at university. After graduating he moved into finance and worked with thermal paper suppliers and in 2019 he was promoted to operations manager.

Since completing a lithographic print apprenticeship at Macarthur Press 30 years ago, Adam has gained vast experience. He believes in the lifetime value of a customer and is proud to help traditional printers grow their digital offerings.

Alan Didus

Alex McClelland

Victorian sales manager, Ball & Doggett

managing director, Orafol Australia

Alan has diverse experience in sales, operations and leadership. Building and sustaining relationships is a key strength as was seen during the integration of the Victorian sales team during the Focus/BJ Ball and BJ Ball/K.W. Doggett mergers.

Alex has held senior roles with Kodak, Transilwrap and Spandex Asia Pacific in his extensive career. He joined Orafol in 2019 after Orafol Germany acquired several Orafol distributors in the reflective, tape and graphics markets in Australia.

Alfred David

Andy Lewis

national sales manager, Pozitive Signs & Graphics

logistics manager, G2 Systems PSD

Alfred joined Pozitive 11 years ago with no print experience and has risen through the ranks. He wants to see Australian manufacturing thrive and his personal goal is to support print businesses as they grow and help achieve this goal.

With 25 years as a print machinist, Andy is recognised for using his extensive trade experience to help clients achieve the best results. He deals with national customers and print shops in PNG and the Pacific Islands to help guide their decisions.

Anthony Parnemann

Ashley PlayfordBrowne

Anthony is recognised for using his engineering, sales and marketing expertise to simplify complex ideas for customers, while also being a member of the Visual Connections and PacPrint boards.

Ashley has worked in print since he was 16 and in that time has built solid experience across the industry. He is recognised for applying that knowledge when advising Durst customers on the best solutions.

Brett Maishman

Craig Hornsey

regional manager ANZ, Electronics for Imaging

national sales manager, Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia Brett was Victoria’s LIA Apprentice of the Year in 1987 and has been a loyal member of the industry since. He joined Fuji Xerox in 1996 with his experience and knowledge integral in the growth of digital printing across the Australian market.

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sales manager – textile & large format printing, Durst Oceania

managing director, Jetmark Signage Group Jetmark was launched 12 years ago by signmakers frustrated with what was on offer. Under Craig’s leadership it is now a market leader and is the only Australian business providing a supplies, equipment and trade-only print service.

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Craig Walmsley

Damian Pocock

South Pacific industrial country manager, HP

sales executive, Ball & Doggett

Craig's print journey began 20 years ago at Melbourne's Print Direct, an early adopter of digital print and W2P. In 2018 he joined HP and works closely with Currie Group on go-to-market strategies in the commercial, labels and packaging space.

Damian, a current board member of FESPA Australia, started as a sales cadet in 1980 and later founded Access Paper which was acquired by BJ Ball in 2015. His experience his been an asset to Ball & Doggett’s growth in the display and visual division.

David Rusk

Dean Cox

sales executive, Spicers

sales representative, Agfa

In 1987, David started out as a general hand at Mitchell Ross Paper before becoming an apprentice binder. He is recognised for his commitment to his customers at Spicers and his impeccable service during the turbulent last 12 months.

With a background as a professional photographer, prepress manager and parttime TAFE teacher, Dean brings deep industry experience and high-level customer service to his role with Agfa. He is also a RAAF Reserve volunteer.

Devan Nair

Fiona O’Dea

business development manager – production, Konica Minolta

human resources manager ANZ, DIC Australia

Devan has an extensive industry career and in his decade with Konica Minolta has built solid client rapport as he guides customers in their decision-making processes. He is recognised for his deep product and application knowledge.

Fiona has over 15 years' HR experience and her influencing, strategic thinking and planning skills were pivotal over the last 18 COVID-impacted months to ensure DIC continued to operate efficiently to maintain ink supply for customers.

Geoff Earl

Glen Makary

business development executive, Spicers

national sales manager - sign & display, Spicers

Geoff worked with Antalis in South Africa and Spicers New Zealand before joining Spicers in Western Australia. He works collaboratively across Spicers to ensure the industry can access the paper, packaging, signage and labels it requires.

Glen has built strong industry links in his 18-year career and has been Spicers' national sales manager for sign & display, since 2016. In 2020 he suffered a stroke and after re-learning how to talk, walk and use his memory is now back at work full-time.

Henryk Kraszewski

James Cryer

Henryk has extensive experience having worked at Epson, Apple, Fuji Xerox, Canon and now Ricoh. He is a member of Visual Connections' Strategic Partnerships Sub Committee and has authored two books on designing for digital print.

James has historic links to print after his great grandfather set up WJ Cryer & Co in Sydney in 1903. In the 1990s he started a print-dedicated recruitment business with Chris Gander and recently penned a new book: The Romance of Letterpress.

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Jason Hay

Jason Kennedy

national sales manager, Mimaki

account executive – NSW, Fujifilm Australia

Jason lives by the motto: “if you stand still, nothing changes”. Previously he grew an emerging sign & display hardware market at Spicers. He specialises in commercial wide format print equipment and has international experience in this market.

Jason qualified as a print machinist in 1992 and worked with Werner Mokesch at Impresstik. He moved to sales despite being told it was impossible. A motorcycle enthusiast, Jason organises the Black Dog Ride for depression and suicide prevention.

Jeremy Brew

Jill Walsh

worldwide large format solutions, HP

Qld business development manager, Ricky Richards

Jeremy believes large format print is one of the most effective mediums to bring the stories of brands, businesses and individuals to life. He is proud to have brought HP Latex technology to Australia and New Zealand in 2008.

A spray painter by trade, Jill has spent 30 years in sales. She is recognised for providing gold standard service, technical advice and products for customers, while also acting as a trusted advisor who can recommend other printers for certain jobs.

John Buitenkamp

Leigh Hooper

sales and marketing director, Starleaton

general manager display and visual, Ball & Doggett

Having spent over 20 years’ in the wide format industry, including 15 years at Neschen Coating in Europe, John has a deep technical knowledge of Starleaton's products including the Zünd cutters, Neschen laminators and adhesive media.

Integral in setting up Ball & Doggett's display and visual arm in 2011, Leigh has further developed this area by working with customers to source materials to create new products. Clarke Murphy Print's 'Fan in the Stand' project is an example.

Liam Fish

Lynne Kelly

business development executive, Ball & Doggett

NSW customer service manager, CMYKhub

In 2005 Liam started with K.W Doggett, which merged with BJ Ball to become Ball & Doggett in 2017. In this time he has worked with highly awarded designers and agencies, and by association some of Australia’s best-known brands.

Lynne is a highly valued team member at CMYKhub. In addition to being known as the 'factory mum' who stops things falling through the cracks, she uses her prepress background to help printers provide printready artwork among many other tasks.

Matt Ashman

Matt Johnson

managing director, Durst Oceania

managing director, Trimatt Systems

After starting out as an ad agency runner in London’s West End, Matt has print in his blood. His key career milestone so far has been setting up the Durst Oceania branch and being accepted by the Australian print community which he dearly loves.

Matt has 35 years’ graphic arts industry experience and now runs his own company which designs and manufactures process automation machinery for print. Since starting the business in 2005, it is now recognised as a key industry supplier.

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Mick Rowan

Neil Southerington

product director, printIQ

managing director, Graffica

A 40-year print veteran, Mick is recognised for using his experience to offer real-life solutions for print businesses. printIQ has had phenomenal success in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and US and recently launched two new product modules.

At 15 Neil started at the UK's Churchgate Press and considers himself fortunate to work in this industry. He set up Graffica in 1994 to bring the Autobox forme-less custom box making machine and Century large format die cutters to Australia.

Raj Dang

Rajalakshmy Nair

vice president sales, Smartech Business Systems

large format marketing manager, ANZ, HP

Raj's career began 30 years ago when he arrived from India and began working with Fordigraph, which is now part of Smartech. He is recognised for responding quickly to COVID by offering air purifiers, temperature scanners & large format media products.

With a background in engineering and biotechnology, Rajalakshmy joined HP in 2012. She is recognised for the collaborative role she plays with HP’s sales and business teams to support the company’s $30m large format business in the region.

Richard Dudley

Richard Kemp

director, Blue Gum Graphics

chief operating officer ANZ, DIC Australia

Richard founded Blue Gum Graphics in 2000 and has been steadily building up a community of clients who keep returning thanks to his eye for detail and friendly, casual style. Blue Gum offers tailored solutions, rather than a blanket approach.

Richard is recognised for maintaining safe and productive environments across states and countries during COVID. This involved logistics management and inventory control to ensure supply for print clients was consistently maintained.

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Rob Mesaros

general manager, HVG Graphics Media

chief executive officer, Currie Group

With over 25 years’ experience, Richard is recognised for managing a supportive team who ensure their customers sustain profitable businesses. Adapting to customer needs during COVID was integral to HVG’s standing in the market.

Rob has represented brands including Vodafone and HP through mega industry transitions. He is passionate about technology and is now amplifying Currie Group’s strengths and improving the customer service experience.

Rodd Harrison

Sean Strange

vice president sales – APAC, Electronics for Imaging

general manager, Sign Essentials

Since joining EFI in May 2019, Rodd has been integral in substantially increasing EFI’s customers in A/NZ. This has followed substantial R&D investment and the recruitment of new team members to increase value for customers.

Sean began his career with Sign Essentials in 1994 and became general manager in 2005. The majority of his 15-member team have been in the business for several years. Sign Essentials is also a multiple Roland DG Dealer of Year Award winner.

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Steven Howland

Tatjana Ferguson

business manager, Graphic Art Mart

product marketing manager, Konica Minolta

Steven has 27 years' experience and is recognised as being a team player who likes to see everyone succeed. He is a past winner of the Glen Crerar Scholarship which is administered by FESPA Australia in honour of past president, Glen Crerar.

Tatjana has solid experience in the commercial print space after spending 27 years with a variety of suppliers. She has been with Konica Minolta since 2019 and supports customers with wide format, 3D and commercial print solutions.

Terence Mays

Tim Killen

technical sales, G2 Systems PSD

sales director, Renz Australia

This lithographic printer has worked on the supply side for 20 years and is recognised for the advice he gives customers to ensure they receive the right products. He enjoys working with the G2PSD team as they all share deep product knowledge.

This son of a printer spent his holidays gluing pads and cleaning rollers as a kid so it's no surprise he stayed in print. At aged 20 he joined Masterbind and now leads a team of talented and hard-working people as the sales director at Renz.

Tom Ralph

Tony Bertrand

managing director, Graph-Pak

national marketing manager, Ball & Doggett

Tom was as an apprentice bookbinder before joining Eastern Suburbs Newspapers and working with Lindsay Hannan and Michael Kinninmont. He later started Graph-Pak and is recognised for helping customers ease production bottlenecks.

Tony is highly experienced in the industry and is recognised for using his leadership skills to drive change and growth in organisations. He also works with industry bodies including the PVCA and TRMC to help further the industry.

Tristan Hornsey

Wayne Eastaugh

managing director, CPH Group

managing director, Marvel Bookbinding & Printfinishing

Tristan is recognised for his role in developing new and innovative products which have helped the wide format print sector grow. He feels privileged to lead a wonderful team of people who are motivated by continuous improvement.

Wayne is recognised for using his specialist bookbinding skills to provide quality services to the industry. His son, Richard, now works in the business ensuring its future. Producing amazing products each day is something Wayne finds rewarding.

Willie Macabulos

Zaidee Jackson

technician, Smartech Systems Oceania

business development manager, Ball & Doggett

Willie has 25 years' experience with companies including Aarque Anitech, Neopost, Quadient and now Smartech. His speciality is wide format, HP, Aristo, Graphtec, Canon, Epson and Kip, plus the NeoCut digital die cutter.

Zaidee is recognised for her energy for paper and print. She has over 20 years’ experience and thrives on engaging with clients, suppliers and lovers of design and print about ideas and products. She also advocates for design and print education.

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2021 Industry Achievement Award Gold Sponsor

Alex McClelland managing director, ORAFOL Australia

ORAFOL Australia is delighted to be a Gold Sponsor of the ProPrint Awards and the Industry Achievement Award. It has been a challenging year for us all, and we are thankful that we have industry events such as this to bring everyone together to celebrate. Congratulations to all ProPrint Awards winners. ORAFOL is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative self-adhesive graphics films, reflective films, and adhesive tapes systems. Established in 1808, originally manufacturing postage stamp inks for the Kingdom of Prussia,

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today it is a manufacturer of products in a diverse range of markets for many applications. The business landscape and the way we do business has certainly changed. At ORAFOL Australia we recognise these changes, and are upgrading our e-store facility and website in the new year. ORAFOL Australia has a national network of distribution facilities providing best practice technical support, product solutions, customer service and supply to our growing customer base. We look forward to a successful year in 2022.

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Arthur Frost chairman, The Lamson Group

From humble beginnings, Arthur Frost built and led successful businesses which are still going strong today. An innovative and thoughtful business leader, Arthur also developed magnetic stripe ticketing, an Australian first.

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Arthur’s heart-warming story is impossible to forget. From selling paper and pens on the streets of Sydney as a boy, Arthur would later lead one of Australia’s most ground-breaking printing companies in his 55-year career. His journey began as a sales representative at Lamson Paragon Business Forms Printers in 1966. In 1981 the business was taken over by Canadian company, Moore Business Forms and Arthur bought one of its subsidiaries, Control Systems Tickets. In 1988, Control Systems became the first company in the world to manufacture pre-encoded magnetic stripe tickets, which were used on Adelaide’s transport system. The innovation quickly caught the attention of 1988 Seoul Olympic Games organisers, and a Korean delegation was soon knocking on the door of Arthur's 'Nissen Hut' in Sydney eager to learn about how he made the tickets. Arthur thought he had the deal to supply the Olympics in the bag, but it was not to be. The delegation took the intel home and replicated it. Today, The Lamson Group includes Paper Rolls Australia, Cheque-Mates and Integrated Office Solutions. Arthur is now semiretired and living happily on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He is still very much involved in The Lamson Group, which is run by his son, Rodney Frost. Arthur was chosen from a field of strong contenders as the inaugural Industry Achievement Award winner by last year's Power 50 Top Ten winners and Matt Ashman, managing director of platinum sponsor Durst Oceania.

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PROPRINT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

What happened in

1996 With Pakprint came plenty of talk about emerging digital technologies and prepress debate. PATEFA became the Printing Industries Association of Australia (PIAA) with South Australian designers Barbara Harkness and Dinah Edwards designing the winning logo, which featured five colours with silver foiling in the centre with a similar version of the logo still in use. Then PIAA president Peter Lane said the refresh went beyond symbolism as it would remove any confusion of trade union links. A GASAA conference in Queensland had golf high on the agenda. From top left: GASAA attendees; Jeff Kennett opens Pakprint; SICPA ad; Rhino Ink feature; David Currie doing deals; industry identities at Pakprint; Xeros ad; Holograms Fantastic; Associations merge; ProPrint’s Pakprint guide; NPAs grow.

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PROPRINT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

1997

What happened in

In 1997 Heidelberg launched a new Speedmaster SM 748-P in Wiesloch, whilst the then PIAA successfully lobbied for a temporary reprieve in the Book Bounty system to support Australian book printers facing increasing competition from overseas. The National Print Awards were held with Peter Lane, the national president of the PIAA, taking out the Graphic Arts Person of the Year award. HP also launched a new wide format range and Lamson Paragon’s Arthur Frost installed a cutting edge DocuColor 4040 online. It was exciting times for the industry with Print 1997 held in the USA with key announcements from Heidelberg and Kodak. From top left: Canon on the cover of ProPrint; Australian Paper ad; the Book Bounty coverage; LIA news; Arthur Frost invests in a DocuColor 4040; Peter Lane honoured at NPAs; Heidelberg’s new press; HP ad for large format printers; Screen ad; Photos from the National Print Awards.

PROPRINT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

What happened in

1998

This was the year that marked the IPEX trade show in the UK. CTP technology and prepress technological advancements continued to be the talk of the town. As usual a strong contingent of Australian and New Zealand printers made the trip and took advantage of the technology and new ideas on show at the fair, but also took some time out to enjoy each other’s company at the IPEX barbecue, organised by Andy McCourt. ProPrint published its customary full guide into the show and what would be on offer and in the subsequent addition published all the photos from the barbecue event. In other news Avon Graphics made a significant acquisition with the purchase of Advance Bookbinders setting in train an acquisition journey that continues on today. From top left: Transilwrap ad, HP calls on the Christmas theme in this ad; ProPrint’s IPEX guide cover; Dalton Paper ad; MediaPrint ad marks a change in style for the era; Postcards from Ipex’s Australian & NZ bbq; Dupont features in ProPrint; Avon Graphics acquisition; Trade show travel packages in the day.

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PROPRINT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

1999 What happened in

As the internet and websites were well and truly making their presence known – including the launch of ProPrint’s very own site – the first ever PrintEx trade show was held in Sydney. HP launched a captivating campaign which involved the literal flattening of pre-loved printers that had been traded in for a new HP unit for recycling. Avon Graphics was touting the value of embellishment as a way to stamp out counterfeit products. Indigo founder, Benny Landa, visited Australia in a much-hyped event which coincided with the shock announcement of a strategic alliance between HP and Landa. The National Print Awards were a literal blockbuster and attracted a whopping 1,400 guests. From top left: PrintEx hits Sydney; NPA highlights; HP flattens the competition; Barry Webster and David Rogers of TLC feature; K.W. Doggett on the cover; Macworld coverage; Avon ad; HP announces Indigo plan; Currie Group ad for the Fuji 66IIP; Benny Landa in town; CPI feature article.

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What happened in

2000 Y2K paranoia which had gripped the world came to nought to the relief of ProPrint’s then editor Steve Crowe. Digital print and personalisation really began to take off this year. This trend was marked by the release of the SNAPpy personalisation software from Indigo. The offshoring of ticket printing for the much-awaited Sydney Olympic Games also caused fury among local printers with the PIAA meeting with SOCOG CEO Sandy Hollway. Drupa 2000 also got underway with ProPrint’s trademark full coverage. Pettaras Press launched and described itself as being a ‘new breed’ of commercial printer. From top left: EFI on the cover of ProPrint; Böttcher ad; Clever ad from Raleigh Paper; Agfa features in ProPrint; K.W. Doggett continues with dog-themed ads; Xerox’s quirky take on advertising; Drupa coverage ramps up; Highlights from drupa 2000; Pettaras Press on the scene; CyraChrome ad; Drupa coverage continues; SNAPpy personalised software launches.

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• Scanning, Data Entry • Wide Format • Automation of Print/Digital • Web-To-Print (BRANDED AS YOUR BUSINESS AND INTEGRATION SPECIALISTS)

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Established 7 years. Serving a wide range of customers we pride ourselves on punctuality, reliability and customer satisfaction.

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WE ALSO SPECIALISE IN... • NCR, Continuous Forms & Laser Forms • Security Printing • Multi-position & Complex Numbering • Laser Cheques • Continuous Cheques • Consignment Notes • Stationery & Business Forms (Continuous & Book Form)

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