In an address to guests, Ian Johns, managing director of DIC said he was delighted with the turn out, adding the company had been fortunate to have maintained a reasonable level of stability.

He said, “We have weathered many storms during our company’s history and we are most fortunate during years of industry change and turbulence to have maintained our alignment with market expectations.”

Johns continued, “We strive to add value to our customers business, and by doing that provide longevity to our own. We believe our customers and our staff are the key to our continued success.”

Johns also recognised the contribution made by outgoing managing director David Rands.

He said, “David has played a vital role in the history of both DIC Australia and DIC New Zealand. Throughout his time with DIC, David has always had an open door policy. For many, David has been a mentor and a strong contributor to the industry through activities with GAMAA.”

First registered as Coates Brothers Australia in 1949, the company experienced significant growth and took part in several acquisitions before changing its name to DIC Graphics Australia in 2005 and to DIC Australia the following year, which integrates trading division DIC International, and sheetfed division DIC Colorton.

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