Top Printing Companies in Australia

The Printing industry is a vital component of the Australian economy, providing essential services to businesses and individuals. The Printing industry in Australia has experienced a decline in recent years, with a 1.9% decrease in GDP contribution from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, the industry contributed approximately AUD 6.1 billion to GDP and employed approximately 33,000 people, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This article explores the factors contributing to the growth and success of the Printing industry, key statistics, trends, challenges, and future outlook.

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TIMG (THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT GROUP)241 +61 1300 986 856
sbowie@timg.com

TIMG (The Information Management Group) has serviced businesses throughout Australia for over 20 years. Part of Freightways Ltd, a leading provider of express package services across New Zealand since 1964, TIMG has grown by acquiring strategically aligned companies including LitSupport, DataBank, Complete Archiving, FileSaver, and Integrated Imaging Systems. Together we offer small, medium, and large businesses a fully integrated end-to-end solution to suit their needs. With offices and data centres located across the country, we offer our clients customised data management solutions that allow them to securely store, accurately track, retrieve, cull and use their data to maximise business potential. While off-site secure storage of physical records and data tapes lies at the heart of our business; the future is all about our digital, cloud-based solutions. The below list offers an overview of the types of solutions we provide to our Government, Education, Finance, Health, and Lega…

NCI PACKAGING170 +61 1800 289 624
enquiries@ncipackaging.com

As your product partner we understand that the appearance of your packaging is your most powerful sales tool. We understand that the appearance of your product is vital, which is why we have invested in high quality end to end decoration technologies for both metal and plastic: from multi-colour lithographic printing directly onto tinplate to in-mould labelling for injection moulded plastic containers. From its origins as a specialist manufacturer of cans, NCI has evolved to become a key product partner to many of the regions leading paint, food and aerosol brands. Our broad geographic reach enables us to service customers across the region which means you can get what you need when you need it, close to home. As the most innovative packaging company in the Asia Pacific region, supplying both metal and plastic, NCI is well placed to meet the packaging needs of the Paint, Food, Aerosols, Building & Construction, and Chemical & Petroleum industries.

LABELMAKERS GROUP166 +61 3 9303 3300
webenquiry@labelmakers.com.au

Australasia’s pre-eminent partner for printing and packaging solutions, supporting Australia’s most recognised and loved brands. Today the breadth of range spans wrap-labels, shrink sleeve, self-adhesive labels, wet glue labels, thermal labels, folding cartons and flexible packaging, supporting all brand development aspirations. Investment in vertical integration has given us total control over materials and manufacturing; which means we are nimble, able to respond quickly to trends and devote resources to printing innovation. We provide packaging of the following: • Self-Adhesive • Wet Glue • Thermal labels • Shrink Sleeves • Roll-Fed Poly Wrap • Digital Labels • IML Labels • Folding Cartons • Flexible Packaging • Printed Blister Foil Labelmakers has the largest range of label product capability in Australasia with a reputation for personal service excellence, consistent high-quality print and long-term partnerships. We are trusted to print labels for some of the world’s most well…

HARPERCOLLINS AUSTRALIA113 +61 2 9952 5000
privacy@harpercollins.com.au

HarperCollins occupies a unique place in Australian and New Zealand publishing. In both nations, we are the oldest publisher and the most forward thinking in terms of our transition to the global digital world of today. Owned by News Corps, we published ABC Books, Head of Zeus and Harlequin books. Our imprints include Angus & Robertson, Fourth Estate, Harper Voyager and Avon Romance. Today HarperCollins produces print and e-books, generally simultaneously, and was one of the first Australian publishers to turn much of the deep backlist into e-books to broaden the life of a book. Our first app, Donna Hay’s what’s for dinner?, was launched in late 2013. Short-run digital printing and print on demand technology are used to keep books available in print, while the Harper 360 program exports print editions directly into the US and the UK.

DSI UNDERGROUND (APAC)129 +61 2 4948 9099
info@dsiunderground.com

DSI Underground is one of Australia’s largest manufacturer and supplier of specialist strata reinforcement and support products to the soft and hard rock underground mining, and tunnelling sectors. Strengthening our local footprint, we have production sites in Australia (Newcastle, Perth and Brisbane) and Indonesia (Surabaya). We pride ourselves on producing locally to guarantee the best service and a short, secure supply chain to benefit our customers. We also have branches strategically placed to service our customers locally. DSI Underground has a proven track record of driving progress and safety in underground operations. Formerly a specialist division within DYWIDAG-Systems International we became an independent and standalone business in 2017. Keeping in line with our strategy Reinforcing Progress, we employ worldwide over 2,000 people, including specialist engineers, and have a presence in 70 countries. Mining and tunnelling present unique engineering challenges and dema…

BENTLEIGH GROUP71 +61 3 8541 2100
sales@bentleighgroup.com.au

Bentleigh Group specializes in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of major signage and branding works throughout Australia. +61 1300 274 195 - sales@bentleighgroup.com.au

ORORA1,599 +61 1300 363 992
privacy@ororagroup.com

At Orora, we believe packaging touches lives. Together, we deliver on the promise of whats inside. With 22 manufacturing plants and 74 distribution centres across seven countries and 3,700 team members, we supply packaging products and services to the grocery, fast moving consumer goods and industrial markets. Orora works closely with its customers to provide an extensive range of tailored packaging solutions. This includes the design and manufacture of packaging products such as glass bottles, beverage cans, corrugated boxes, cartons, and point-of-purchase displays. We also offer broad end-to-end packaging solutions, including global product sourcing, distribution, design, printing and warehousing optimisation. Every day, millions of consumers buy and use goods in packaging proudly designed, developed, produced or supplied by Orora. Ororas Innovation & Design team combine brand and design knowledge with manufacturing intelligence. This approach to innovation ensures Orora produce…

360 MED CARE - A TECHNOLOGY OF ENOVIS64 +61 403 887 816
info@360med.care

360 Med Care is an Australian orthopaedic company focussed on innovation through rapid research and development. We create advancements that have clinical benefits based on a continuous cycle of surgeon and patient feedback. Our solutions touch every stage of the patient journey, from 3 months pre-operatively to up to 12 months after surgery. In 2022, 360 Med Care was acquired by American company Enovis. This was the first acquisition by Enovis after rebranding from DJO earlier in the year and has been a significant step for both companies in the expansion of the Asia Pacific region and global market. From this point forward, 360 Med Care will be referred to as “360 Med Care - a technology of Enovis”.

QTCO29 +61 7 3022 1444
info@qtco.com.au

Built on the foundations of customer service, innovation and reliability, QTCo has developed a trusted name within the merchandise industry. Boasting a wide range of apparel and print on demand products on hand, QTCo is Australias leading DTG fulfilment company.

GOTRANSIT MEDIA GROUP57 +61 1300 468 726
enquiries@gotransit.com.au

GoTransit Media Group provides unique transit advertising opportunities across the eastern seaboard. When it comes to transit advertising weve got it covered, looking after everything from design and production to installation. With a footprint across more than 400 communities from Darwin to Hobart, our assets include: - Buses - Double Decker Buses - Bus Interiors - Light Rail - Taxi Sedans - Maxi Taxis GoTransit also partners with Ads On Wheels, enabling brands to advertise on private vehicles of vetted driver ambassadors to cut through the advertising clutter by targeting geographical locations and demographics. Offering Out of Home advertising with 100% accountability!! For more information on this part of our business, give us a call or visit adsonwheels.com.au Recognised as a market leader in the Transit Advertising sector, GoTransit’s team of 70+ full-time staff prides themselves on building outstanding partnerships with a high standard of advertising opportunities and state …

DASHING109 +61 2 9922 2700
us@dashinggroup.com.au

At Dashing, we believe in evolving whats possible by simplifying the complex, and creating innovative, impactful and interactive experiences for retail audiences. We have the privilege of working with some of the most iconic brands and businesses in Australia and further afield. We work with our clients as partners and seek to add value by bringing brands to life through our expertise in Print, Technology and Design.

MCPHERSON MEDIA GROUP54 +61 3 5831 2312
privacy@mmg.com.au

McPherson Media Group aims to be the most trusted source of news and information in regional Australia, and the most effective way for advertisers to reach and engage audiences. McPherson Media Group is an independent publishing group comprising: - Print and digital publishing of 12 newspapers across the Goulburn Valley and Southern Riverina. - Magazine and custom content production, serving business, health and agricultural sectors. - Event management including the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo and Deer & Duck Hunting Expo. - Commercial printing capabilities serving local and national publishers. - Expert media strategy, planning and buying services. McPherson Media Group is proud of its record of story-telling in the communities it has served for over 140 years. Quality journalism and the publication of local news has always been – and remains – its core purpose. In an increasingly challenging media market, McPherson Media Group continues to explore ways to meet the changing ne…

FLASH GRAPHICS45 +61 2 9550 1462
flash.aus@flash.com.au

At Flash Graphics we are passionate about graphics. We design graphics. We print graphics. We install graphics. We also design and produce Tuffline® Tuffline is a borderless framing system using SEG fabric and magnetic solutions designed for simple replacement and updating on your graphic messages. https://tuffline.com.au/ We also manufacture Tuffline lightboxes locally Whether someone is after an A3 poster, Tradeshow Display, a 12m x 6m Billboard print right through to creating a beautiful display suite for a multi-million dollar development, we help our clients not only realise their graphic potential but also make their visions a reality. Without compromising the quality we have a graphic solution to suit every budget. When it comes to Flash and creating an environment, you are only limited by your imagination.

AUSTWORLD39 +61 1300 780 430
info@austworld.com.au

Austworld are innovators and leaders in Australian Plumbing Wholesale. We are a 100% Australian owned family company who continue to be in the forefront of the ever-changing growth and demands for new and revolutionary requirements in the plumbing sector. Our extensive range of high-end valves, tapware and fittings are designed to save plumbers time, conserve resources and stay ahead of new techniques aimed at working together in this increasing water conscious society. All of our products are designed and tested by a team of local engineers in our own research facility and this care extends to manufacturing, ensuring our products are amongst the world’s finest. Our dedicated teams at distribution centres in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth are always there to lend a hand; providing fast support and easy access to stock no matter where you are.

FLEETMARK GROUP PTY LTD51 +61 3 8792 0000
info@fleetmark.com.au

DIGITAL PRINT AND FLEET BRANDING SOLUTIONS The Fleetmark Group Pty Ltd provides a complete digital print and fleet branding solution to the Australian market. Our three Australian facilities (Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland) include state-of-the-art digital printers, PVC manufacturing capabilities, traditional and digital sign writing. Our team of dedicated account managers, experienced graphic designers, print production specialists, PVC curtain manufacturers, professional sign writers and installers ensure a complete service for our customers in the signage and transport industry. With over 20 years’ experience servicing the Australian market, we can provide the elements needed for large re branding projects. Fleetmark have worked with a large number of high profile brands providing effective project management ensuring brand consistency nationwide. Our team are experienced with safety compliance and OH&S within a variety of different environments. For more information o…

IMPRESSU PRINT GROUP27 +61 7 3817 6200
sales@impressu.com.au

Impressu Print Group is an end to end print solutions provider. Our wide range of capabilities - all under one roof - places us in the unique position of being able to act as your single source provider of design and print, warehousing and logistics, direct mail and letterbox marketing. Our complete solution gives customers greater quality control of their product and offers greater efficiency, minimising the risk of timing delays. For more information call (07) 3817 6200 or email sales@ipgmarketing.com.au

SPECTRA TRAINING28 +61 3 9292 8000
info@spectra.edu.au

Spectra Training is an award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that provides innovative workplace based training solutions across a wide range of industries and qualifications. Part of the Academies Australasia Group, Spectra Training has facilitated positive changes to hundreds of corporate clients around Australia over the past 10 years. We have achieved this by delivering high quality training and consultancy services underpinned by well-structured and well established frameworks. All of Spectra’s training programs are designed to add value to its clients’ businesses, because we understand what is truly needed for Australian companies to stay competitive and prosper. Our ultimate aim is to help you harness the power of human capital, which we believe is the key to competitiveness and sustainability in our high- cost economy. TOID: 21356

ADVANCED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES - ABT GROUP25 +61 1300 742 772
service@abtgrp.com.au

Advanced Business Technologies (ABT) is one of Australias largest Independent Dealership for: • Copiers • Printers • Software and • Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) ABT has also evolved in the technology sphere, by providing extended services on an interactive platform for Secure Printing Solutions, Workflow Solutions, Cost Allocation - Cost Recovery Software, Colour Management Systems, Document Management Automation, Cloud-Based Technology Solutions and full Business Solution Integration.

CENTRUM GROUP14 +61 412 178 410
sales@centrumprinting.com.au

Let us help you deliver powerful and beautiful collateral to give your business an edge. Not only do we print and manufacture we work with you to build innovative design solutions.

BOLTONS OFFICE NATIONAL18 +61 1800 265 880
customerservice@boltonbros.com.au

Located in Bendigo & Ballarat, Bolton’s Office National are Central Victoria’s premier service providers of office products & solutions; providing procurement solutions for: - Stationery & Office Supplies, - Office Furniture & Equipment, - Business Technology Equipment, - Printing Services, - Industrial & Corporate Workwear, - IT Infrastructure & Support Services; and, - Photocopiers & Multi-Function Device Support. Since commencement in 1885, Bolton’s Office National has been locally owned and operated and is committed to being leaders in the provision of service and procurement solutions. With the collective support of the Office National group and brands, Bolton’s Office National have business relationships with the countries major suppliers enabling the best range of offerings in Central Victoria. In addition, our collective buying power provides us with a competitive buying advantage that is channeled through to our client base. Combined with a focus on high levels of perso…

Top Printing Companies in Australia

Factors Contributing to the Growth and Success of the Printing Industry

Government Initiatives

The Australian government has implemented various initiatives to support the growth and success of the Printing industry. One such initiative is the National Innovation and Science Agenda, which aims to support innovation and technology development in Australian industries, including the Printing industry.

In addition, the government has implemented measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, which make up a significant portion of the Printing industry.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years:

The Printing industry has experienced challenges due to the rise of digital media and decreasing demand for printed materials. However, the industry has adapted by diversifying its services and expanding into new areas, such as packaging printing and label printing.

The Printing industry in Australia has experienced a decline in recent years, with GDP contribution decreasing from AUD 6.5 billion in 2019 to AUD 6.1 billion in 2022, according to the ABS. This decline can be attributed to the decreasing demand for printed materials and the industry's challenges in adapting to the rise of digital media.

The industry comprises various sectors, including commercial printing, packaging printing, and label printing. Commercial printing is the largest sector within the industry, generating approximately AUD 3.4 billion in revenue in 2022, followed by packaging printing, which generated approximately AUD 1.8 billion in revenue.

Key Trends in the Printing Industry

Technological Disruptions

Technological disruptions are playing a significant role in shaping the future of the Printing industry. The adoption of digital technologies, such as 3D printing and digital printing, has improved efficiency and reduced costs in printing processes.

In addition, the development of new and innovative printing solutions, such as flexible packaging and sustainable printing, has the potential to revolutionize the industry and improve its sustainability credentials.

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a key focus for the Printing industry, with increasing pressure from consumers and stakeholders to reduce the environmental impact of printing processes. The industry has responded by adopting sustainable practices, such as investing in renewable energy and reducing waste.

Challenges Facing the Printing Industry

Competition

The Printing industry faces competition from a range of players, including online print services and digital media. These players can disrupt traditional business models and put pressure on profitability, particularly for small and medium-sized operators.

Technological Obsolescence

The Printing industry faces the challenge of technological obsolescence, with many traditional printing processes becoming outdated and inefficient. The industry needs to continually invest in new technologies and processes to remain competitive and relevant.

Future Outlook for the Printing Industry

The Printing industry in Australia is expected to continue experiencing challenges in the coming years due to the rise of digital media and decreasing demand for printed materials. However, the industry has the potential to adapt and diversify its services, expanding into new areas such as packaging printing and label printing.

In addition, the industry can benefit from investing in technology and innovation, such as 3D printing and sustainable printing, from improving efficiency and reduce costs.

To address challenges related to competition, the industry can differentiate itself by providing high-quality and reliable services, as well as investing in marketing and branding to build strong customer loyalty.

To address challenges related to technological obsolescence, the industry can invest in research and development to develop new and innovative solutions for printing processes.

One area of potential growth is sustainable printing solutions and the reduction of waste in printing processes. The adoption of renewable energy and the development of new sustainable materials for printing can improve the industry's sustainability credentials and reduce its environmental impact.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Printing industry is a vital component of the Australian economy, providing essential services to businesses and individuals. The industry has experienced challenges due to the rise of digital media and decreasing demand for printed materials, but it has the potential to adapt and diversify its services.

Looking forward, the industry is expected to continue to face challenges related to competition and technological obsolescence. To remain successful, the industry will need to continue to innovate and invest in new technologies and processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

To address challenges related to sustainability, the industry can invest in research and development to develop new and innovative sustainable printing solutions, improving its environmental impact and sustainability credentials.

With the right investments and initiatives, the Printing industry in Australia has the potential to continue to contribute to the country's economic prosperity while also addressing critical environmental challenges.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 11 May 2023