Macdonald & Masterson merges with Southern Colour

Peter Bounas director of Macdonald & Masterson told Australian Printer the decision to merge was influenced by Southern Colour’s equipment and accreditation portfolio. The company hosts two A1 Heidelberg presses as well as its ISO, FSC and PEFC certifications.

He says, “Our business was getting to the point where we had to make some important choices so we decided to go with Southern Colour as they already had the equipment we wanted and the accreditations, which are becoming more important in the market.”

Bounas continues, “The industry is ripe for consolidation at the moment and our two companies were an ideal fit in terms of the markets we operate in. We also had a healthy respect for each other.”

Around half of Macdonald & Masterson’s 22 staff will make the move to Southern Colour’s premises in St Leonards with the rest to be made redundant. The majority of the equipment from the company’s Botany site will be sold.

After the merger is finalised Macdonald & Masterson will be operating under the Southern Colour name. Peter Bounas will be employed by Southern Colour as an account manager.

 

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