Chief Executive Cliff Brigstocke says the print industry is evolving quickly and Opus is at the forefront of this change. He says, “COS is an excellent fit for OPUS Print Group, and we have established a close relationship over the past nine months, which was reinforced by the signing of a strategic alliance late in 2009.”

With a similar range of publishing customers, COS will further the ability of the Group to work with global publishers to provide an innovative regional print solution, according to Opus. The company continues that the joining of forces will create the opportunity to leverage technical expertise and client relationships into the Asian markets, Britain, Europe and the United States of America.

COS will also allow Opus Print Group to offer competitive longer run, less time sensitive printing solutions for Australasian customers who want a single regional print provider.

Founded by Alfred Ang in 1972, COS employs 80 staff and exports more than half its production to customers in Europe, Britain and the United States. Ang, currently the president of the Print and Media Association of Singapore (PMAS), will be appointed to the OPUS Print Group board.

Brigstocke says Ang’s vast knowledge and experience in the Asian printing industry will greatly assist the board and further strategy development. Brigstocke continues that Ang and the Ang family will continue to be involved in the management of COS, and will also become shareholders in the Group following the acquisition.

Commenting on the move, Ang says, “For COS this is an exciting opportunity to join a group with an already established leadership position in the industry and a clear vision for creating further value for all stakeholders from a commitment to excellence.”

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