The undertaking was received following criticism by Printing Industries earlier this year when it was revealed that production of the ‘bid book’ for Australia’s failed 2022 FIFA World Cup bid was produced in Germany.

The books, bound in kangaroo leather and embossed with an indigenous football pattern, were printed in Germany as part of a project reportedly costing more than $5.2m.

Printing Industries sought assurance from the FFA that all future bids for major football tournaments would fully involve local industry.

Hagop Tchamkertenian, national manager for policy and government affairs at Printing Industries says this assurance had now been received from the CEO of the FFA, Ben Buckley.

He says, “Mr Buckley has given us his assurance that the FFA will use local printing and associated industries for future events. This includes all of FFA’s printed stock, tickets, accreditations and invitations.

“All materials produced for the AFC Asian Cup 2015 bid including the bid book, were produced by Australian companies and all materials around the event itself will also be produced by Australian companies.”

Tchamkertenian adds that this is a good result for the local industry and recognition of the quality of Australian expertise.

Printing Industries will continue to liaise with the FFA to ensure local industry opportunities are maximised.

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