More printing takeovers in Melbourne

Well-known industry player J&J Printing has bought out AR Binding and the Noble Park-based Manark Printing.

The move continues the consolidation of Melbourne’s print industry that has been underway for the past few years. This development will see Tony Knight’s award winning print shop, Manark Printing absorbed under the umbrella of J&J. With a turnover of around $4 million and over 50 print awards to its credit, the industry-recognised name will remain.

With the added acquisition of Moorabbin-based AR Binding the Murphy family company will add extra capacity to its already comprehensive finishing facilities.

J&J Printing occupies three buildings in Dandenong, housing everything from offset presses to foil stamping, embossing, and a bindery.

Both trade shops will run business as usual under the J&J Printing banner.