Melbourne-based Total Print Management Pty Ltd, formerly trading as Commerce Press, has entered into liquidation after its business assets were acquired by Hornet Press earlier this year.
Tim Brace of SV Partners was appointed liquidator on 4 June 2025, following a resolution by the company’s members.
Established in 1993, the company operated a printing and merchandise services business in Tullamarine, Victoria. It also acted as the trustee for the Total Print Management Unit Trust. The company’s director is Peter Walsh.
In an Initial Notice to Creditors issued in June 2025, the director cited a decline in company revenue as the primary reason for the business’ failure, resulting in an inability to pay debts as they fell due.
According to the notice, the company’s business assets were sold prior to the liquidator’s appointment to an unrelated third party, Hornet Press Pty Ltd, a commercial colour offset and digital printing business based in Knoxfield, Victoria.
Hornet Press announced the acquisition via social media:
“After 32 years of dedicated service, Peter Walsh, Owner and Director of Commerce Media Group, has made the decision to retire.
“As part of this transition, Commerce Media Group has been acquired by our long-standing and trusted partner, Hornet Press, effective immediately.
“What this means for our clients…
“Rest assured, our team will continue to support all your design, print, promotional products, apparel, signage, storage, and logistics needs under the Hornet Press banner.
“Key team members, including Mark Willmore (General Manager) and Sam Mallia (Production Manager), along with other essential staff, will be transitioning to Hornet Press and will remain your primary points of contact.
“Current Projects: Any ongoing production work will be completed, delivered, and invoiced by Commerce Media Group.
“Pending Quotes: All existing quotes will be honoured and fulfilled by Hornet Press.
“Storage & Logistics: Any warehoused inventory with Commerce Media Group will be securely transferred to Hornet Press’ facilities, and all current 3PL arrangements will continue as usual.
“We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and minimising any disruption to your operations. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.
“Thank you for your continued trust and support.”
According to its website, Hornet Press, founded in 1982, is “one of the longest surviving names in the Victorian printing industry”.
“We are based in Knoxfield, covering a 1-acre site and close to all major freeways and only ½ hour from the CBD,” it states.
“We are a medium sized commercial printer employing around 20 full time industry specialist staff, most have been with Hornet for many years, in fact, not many under 10 years’ service. That is a strong indictment of our focus on relationships with both our staff and our clients, in fact, we have clients that have been with us for 10, 20 and 30 years.
“Hornet operates with both digital and offset presses. As with any modern printing company we have done away with photographic chemicals and materials and operate with chemical free CTP (computer to plate) technology. Further to this our plant operates seamlessly from pre-press to the presses using CIP3 digital technology. This saves both time and materials by streamlining the printing set up. On press densitronomy also allows for faster set up, less waste and consistent colour results throughout the entire print run.”
A further report is expected will be provided by 4 September 2025, outlining the progress of the liquidation and advising creditors on the likelihood of any dividend being paid.
Sprinter contacted Hornet Press for comment but did not respond prior to publication.
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