Breen Printing has turned 50, with the company celebrating the milestone at the Healesville Amateur Race Club, where friends, family and VIPs who have supported them on their incredible journey shared in the festivities.
Among the guests were Lindsay Banks who has been involved with Breen Printing over the three generations; Chris Gander who has helped the company employ three key staff in recent years; Tim Mahoney from Spicers and Peter Broman who trained Breen Printing’s joint MD Kirsty Woodhead as an apprentice 23 years ago.
“We’d like to thank all of those who celebrated with us. The weather was perfect, the company was friendly, and the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all,” Kirsty Woodhead said, acknowledging the company’s two generations of owners in attendance, including Peter Breen, involved from 2 April 1973 and Derek and Merinda Jones, involved from 1 July 1987.
Kirsty and Luke Woodhead have been working at the company since 1 July 2020, and were joint winners in the Printer 50 category of the ProPrint Awards last year.
“Luke and I are proud to be the third generation running Breen Printing. We’re privileged to be able to celebrate such a big milestone with a great community who have been a big part of our journey. Breen has continued to grow and evolve with this ever-changing industry and has been proudly located in Healesville for the entire time,” she said.
“I’m honoured to be part of Breen Printing’s story and thrilled to be celebrating such a significant milestone with some amazing people,” Breen Printing joint MD Luke Woodhead said.
“Breen Printing is a great little business with huge potential. I’m proud of what our team have achieved in the short time we’ve held the reins and I’m excited about what Breen Printing will become in the future.”
Kirsty gave a special mention to those who couldn’t make it.
“We appreciate the parts played in our journey and all the well wishes we have received,” she said, also thanking all past team members, suppliers, and associates for contributing towards the foundations of Breen Printing and helping to make it what it is today.
She also extended a special thanks to all current team members, partners, clients, and suppliers helping build “what Breen Printing will become in the future”.
“We can’t wait to see where this part of the journey takes us. Cheers to you and the next 50 years!” Kirsty said.
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