Messe Düsseldorf print technologies global head and drupa director Sabine Geldermann
“Like the Australian Printer, drupa looks back on almost 70 years of existence which connects us further in the drupa year 2020. My team would like to congratulate the Australian Printer on that special occasion to this anniversary. We greatly appreciate our long-standing cooperation and fruitful partnership and are delighted to welcome the community from down under in drupacity in June.”
Böttcher Australia managing director Mitchell Mulligan
“Böttcher Australia has been advertising with AP since our start up in 1998 and together we were able to communicate the Brands arrival and market position. AP was and still is a vital part of our communication strategy and we have been happy to be a small part of the past 70 years. Congratulations on the milestone and thank you for the many years of industry support and reporting.”
Cyber Australia managing director Bernard Cheong
“There is no doubt that AP has made its presence and is an invaluable resource for the printing fraternity. As we continue the journey, let the passion for Print propel AP to greater success.
Cyber is proud to be working with AP and congratulations on 70 successful years.”
Ball & Doggett national marketing manager Tony Bertrand
“Ball & Doggett has worked with Australian Printer for close to 10 years. It is a great magazine! The quality of the writing, scope of content represented, and AP team we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with is what makes us choose to work with Australian Printer time and time again.
“Working with people who always show the utmost of professionalism and passion for their craft is a good match for us because we love what we do too.
“We’re looking forward to many more years of opportunities to promote the print communications industry alongside Australian Printer.”
Heidelberg Australia and New Zealand managing director Richard Timson
“Congratulations from Heidelberg for turning 70. It has been a great and colourful journey that we have embarked on together.
“I’ve been working with Australian Printer since my tenure at Heidelberg, but the relationship has been going on for longer than that. We look forward to a future where communications still incorporates printed matter, in addition to new forms of electronic communication.”
Durst Oceania managing director Matt Ashman
“It’s so reassuring to see such a brand still leading the way in its field, and has been for such a long time, especially when you look at the quantum leaps the industry has had.
“AP has been there to guide us through the opportunities, the developments the highs and the lows. Such longevity is something to be cerebrated.
“Congratulations to everyone who has contributed and good luck to those yet to walk the path – thanks AP!”
Currie Group executive chairman David Currie
“Congratulations to AP on reaching the significant milestone of 70 years. As a business who last year celebrated the same, we know this longevity is both a combination of strong and determined leadership throughout the journey, combined with customer engagement and commitment.
“In challenging times, it’s great to see such endurance and may you celebrate many more milestones in the future.”
Konica Minolta production and industrial print general manager Sue Threlfo
“Konica Minolta would like to extend congratulations to the team at Australian Printer for their 70th anniversary.
“What an amazing milestone to reach. Konica Minolta really values the relationship that we have with Australian Printer.
“We are very grateful for their ongoing support and are looking forward to seeing what they can achieve in the future.”
Pressology managing director Peter Sage
“As a long time supplier I was privileged to be an advertiser in AP under Anne & Paul Callahan but looking back my July 1980 copy of the magazine when I worked for the now gone Sidney Cooke Co, it’s hard to believe how time and technology has changed.
“It was 92 pages of black and white printing with two pages colour. Most of the people pictured have moved on, long retired, or gone to God – it’s just me left from that issue.
“At 72 years of age I have been involved in most parts of the industry but mainly web printing, in particular, narrow web flexo. To think of the print we were able to deliver when we started with knurled metal anilox rolls and very poor inks that doesn’t come close with today’s 1200 line anilox rolls and UV flexo inks and high quality flexible plates. What a transformation.”
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