The altered landscape of the commercial printing industry in Australia has seen a drop in the number of companies enrolled as members of the Printing Industries Association of Australia. The peak body has struggled to find a new identity as successive boards turned a blind eye to the inevitable decline of its membership.
The simple fact is, there are a lot fewer printing companies today. Andrew Macaulay, CEO, was brought in to pick up the pieces after a self-destructive spat three years ago. Even as he stabilises the ship, he harbours no illusions about the job ahead. He spoke with Patrick Howard in the latest issue of Print21 magazine.