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QUOTES FROM VOTERS
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35. Rob Dallimore, chief executive, Worldwide Online Print
“Rob Dallimore has turned a failed franchise group around from a loss to a profitable venture.”
36. David Leach, managing director, Look Print
“Continues to pioneer digital printing technology and improvement in Australia. Excellent spokesperson for the majority of printers who are feeling the strains of lower margins and higher client expectations.”
37. Andrew Cester, chief executive, Whirlwind Print
38. Phil Okill, managing director, PMA Solutions
“Down to earth guy and a great boss!”
39. Michael Palmer, managing director, CBD Print Group
“They are developing the print industry and growing the market.”
“Mike Palmer started from nothing in 2003 and now runs a very large successful print on demand digital operation.”
40. Theo Pettaras, nanaging director, Digitalpress
“Continues to adapt and roll with change”
“I’m voting for Digitalpress because year after year they strive to provide their clients with the very best digital printing they can. Their support for the industry and its students is second to none. This is a company that absolutely deserves all the recognition the Power Print 50 can offer.”
“Would have only voted for Theo Pettaras. Cutting edge in digital.”
41. John Ferguson, managing director, Fergies Print & Mail
“Fourth generation in his family in this trade. He’s over 65 years old and still has a passion in print, he’s survived market difficulties times as well, he has had an influence in the market.”
“I have worked for John Ferguson for 10 years he would be the very best boss anyone could have. He is J: Jovial, O: Open to opinions, H: Honest, N: Nurturing, F: Fun-loving, E: Efficient, R: Reasonable, G: Generous, U: Upstanding, S: Stoical, O: Olympian, N: Nice bloke.”
42. David Walling, general manager, Print, Sony DADC
“David Walling from Sony DADC is helping change the way they operate and produce fine-quality printed pieces, His investment in new technology and processes is making Sony DADC a good business to deal with.”
“He has turned the Sony DADC print department around for the better and he is always using innovation in the strategic planning of the print business of Sony DADC.”
43. Trevor Hone, owner, Avon Graphics
44. Matt Aitken, executive general manager, Blue Star IQ
“His knowledge of the print and print management space is exceptional. Blue Star is Matt Aitken. Some people have the sales skill but not the technical or financial – Matt has them all. He has a high level of respect at Blue Star, with suppliers, and with clients past and present.”
45. Jennifer Baile, chief executive, Bowden Group
“A successful woman in a male dominant industry”
“Smart operator trying to reform a traditional business”
“Jen Baile has made dramatic improvements in the capability of Bowden Group to deliver products and services of high quality on time.”
46. Lorraine Cassin, national print secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
“Lorraine Cassin is instrumental in shaping our industry. Without her input, we could easily lose what makes Australian print media what it is today… Australian.”
“Politically, industrially or financially, nobody has a larger influence across the whole printing industry than Lorraine.”
47. John Duplock, Managing director, Magnify Media
“I have voted for John Duplock – self-taught businessman started in his lounge room 13 years ago now turning over $8m and the most forward-thinking, innovation-driven person in print today.”
“Most dedicated large-format digital executive I have ever come across and known. It is been a pleasure to work for him.”
48. Nigel Spicer, general manager, Cactus Imaging
“Always a delight to deal with, customer focused, and is the most knowledgeable person in the industry on large-format printing”
“Nigel Spicer for continuing the development of an innovative company after major management/ownership changes to the benefit of the out-of-home industry.”
“Always willing to help. Provides advice on the best and alternates ways to make a job happen.”
49. Garry Sandilands, chief executive, Business Print Australia
“Garry is a dedicated and savvy leader in the print management industry. His focus is always on delivering to clients top quality printed products at a reasonable price, whilst simultaneously ensuring sustainable and positive relationships with the BPA supply print panel.”
“Dedication and attention to detail”
50. Phillip Bower, managing director, Blue Star Print Group
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