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Coniglio buys Print X, rebrands and invests
Print X general manager Paul Coniglio has purchased the business
from Motor One Group, will rebrand it as Print X One, is investing in new equipment, and is taking on new staff.
The wholesale print
company based in Mt Waverley specialises in large and grand format digital print. It was bought by Motor One three years ago from founder Stephen Lane, when it aquired his Solar X window tinting business.
Coniglio was appointed general manager of Print X in October last year when Motor One rebooted the business, and brings 20 years of experience in the print industry with him. He now becomes managing director of Print X One. He was
previously general manager of Conect Enterprises. Prior to joining Print X, he was head of Asia Pacific with manufacturing company Metamark.
Coniglio said, “This marks
an exciting new era for the company. Print X is synonymous with high quality, high-speed and customised wide-format printing with outstanding service. We have an opportunity to expand our product and service offering, and improve the value we can bring to customers, by accelerating our investment in the company.
“Along with my previous commitment of advanced innovation and first-class
colour management, we will
be expanding our output with immediate effect. We have added
Bought the business: Paul Coniglio, managing director, Print X One
additional Durst direct-to-print capability, and an additional Zund flat bed, that can cut 3.5m x 2.5m at high speed.
“The new name Print X
One is symbolic of our fresh approach, and ability to provide our wholesale customers with one service point for all of their
signage and print needs.” Print X One is expanding its staff numbers, recently adding
three new appointments to the production team, including
a new full-time production manager to oversee the planned accelerated growth of the business. 21
Supplier support continues aAs flood damage assessed
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s print businesses across flood-affected regions of New South Wales
and Queensland start to assess damage over the next few days, supplier association Visual Connections has reminded owners that the industry’s suppliers stand ready to offer support.
Peter Harper, CEO of Visual Connections, said, “As we did during last year’s bushfires, and have continued to do during the challenges of Covid-19, we are committed to ensuring industry businesses have quick and
easy access to assistance from their suppliers when faced with natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances.”
The quickest way for business owners to see what support is available is to go to www.visualconnections.org. au and click on the Register for Assistance tab to download a full list of Visual Connections members, with contact details and an outline of the support offered.
Harper said, “The earlier you get in touch with suppliers,
Seek supplier support: Peter Harper, CEO, Visual Connections
the better, as many can help with damage assessments
for insurance claims, as well as provide support with things like loan equipment, consumable supplies, repairs, and even connections with other businesses, so that jobs in progress can be temporarily outsourced.
“Meanwhile, we would urge all our industry colleagues to follow the directions of emergency services, and avoid any risks in accessing their properties or businesses. Assets and equipment can be replaced, but lives cannot. Please, stay safe.” 21
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