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Prima Print acquires PMI Imageworks
Prima Printing has acquired PMI Imageworks, a move which brings together two successful Melbourne-based personalisation and print-on- demand businesses, and two of the biggest in the country.
Prima has some 65 staff, PMI around 60. PMI was established by its CEO Chris Zapris a decade ago, while Prima was established in Australia in
2016. Both have established themselves as industry leaders, producing hundreds of personalised products.
Prima is part of the global District Photo group of companies, based in the US, which together with Harrier
LLC, based in the UK, forms one of the world’s largest digital print fulfilment companies.
Amnon Judah, managing director of Prima Printing, commented, “The strategic acquisition will enhance the capabilities for both businesses to cross-sell to our combined clients and provide the basis for further investment in infrastructure to remain at the leading edge of automation and efficiency.
“Both businesses are nimble and smart players in a highly competitive global market. Combining the capabilities of both operations will deliver more value, scale, redundancy,
and capacity to clients. We look forward to working with Chris and his team to create a future together.”
Chris Zapris said, “I am exceptionally proud to have
led a world class management and production team that has earned us global recognition. Our amazing customers will benefit greatly with the planned investment in infrastructure and resources. I am assured Chris Hughes, and his team will continue to work tirelessly to support all our loyal customers.”
Chris Hughes, president and CEO of District Photo said,
“I am delighted that we have agreed terms that will bring
Nimble and smart companies: Amnon Judah, Prima Print
these two businesses together under the same ownership structure.
“There will be no immediate changes to the way the two business operate under Chris and Amnon, but we will work collaboratively towards a common goal of delivering best in class customer service, with unparalleled quality of product and exacting SLA terms.
“Our expectation is that
our fulfilment partners will see considerable benefits over the medium term from this transaction, strengthening the enlarged organisation in these most challenging of times.”
Hughes said, “It has been a privilege working with Chris Zapris on this deal and I thank him for his professionalism and trust as we worked together through this complex agreement.”
Prima has become the largest print on demand fulfiller in Australia. Running a large f leet of digital, dye sublimation, DTG and eco-solvent printers and finishing infrastructure, Prima produces millions of units across its 450-product range for global brands in runs from as small as just one.
PMI Imageworks is based in Brunswick and has a broader range of products than Prima, and more variability within its product range. The business is a market leader in personalised wall art, art prints and home décor as well as producing photobooks, cards and gifts.
PRINTERS OLD AND NEW GATHER BY THE RIVER
Print people, past and present, shared a convivial evening at Sydney Rowing Club, as the LIA and Visual Connections put on an end-of- year dinner event.
With printers from commercial, newspaper, display and packaging sectors in attendance, the evening saw several print
industry associations join in, including Women in Print,
the Print Museum, the Press Gang (ex newspaper people), Old Friends (retired printers), together with LIA and Visual Connections.
Angus Scott, president
of LIA NSW said, “The aim was to gather together all elements of the industry for an
evening to renew friendships and enjoy our trade.
“The print industry is full of terrific people who do amazing things, and we want to celebrate and share that. We will certainly be repeating the evening.”
A three course meal was followed by a prize draw, with bottles of French wine.
Top people: Angus Scott, LIA NSW
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