Melbourne sheetfed print merger
Garry, Greg and Ray Nankervis, owners of Impact Printing have taken a majority stake holding in 
Southern Colour in a move that heralds a major shift in sheetfed printing in Melbourne. The brothers will continue to operate their own high profile company, as well as take positions on the board of Southern Colour. Steve Brown, erstwhile owner of Southern Colour will take on the role of sales director in the company. He will retain shareholding and continue to be a member of the board.
Rod Dawson (pictured right), former general manager has been appointed the new Managing Director of Southern Colour.
The two companies, one in Brunswick, the other in the eastern suburb of Keysborough, will operate as a single sales identity but will maintain their separate premises. Impact Printing is recognized for its in-depth technical skill base while Southern Colour has one of the most high profile sales and marketing operations in the industry. The combination of the two entities who, between them, have a sales turnover in the region of $40 million is indicative of the rationalization pressures that are gathering strength in the sector.
In a statement released, the partners said: “The new board of Southern Colour would like to assure all their customers, suppliers and partners of their on-going commitment to achieving excellence.”
Southern Colour in a move that heralds a major shift in sheetfed printing in Melbourne. The brothers will continue to operate their own high profile company, as well as take positions on the board of Southern Colour. Steve Brown, erstwhile owner of Southern Colour will take on the role of sales director in the company. He will retain shareholding and continue to be a member of the board.