Printing company for sale: Sydney
Printing business of potential interest to Melbourne or Brisbane buyers wanting to establish an immediate footprint in Sydney.
Brief Overview
This business, strategically located very close to Sydney's CBD and the airport, is probably one of the last remaining "traditional" commercial offset houses. It has however, made an "art form" of producing consistent, quality print and the brand is still held in high regard in the market.
It boasts an impressive range of firepower - predominantly Rolands - all of which have been well maintained and are in top condition (as noted by a valuer recently).
The company also possesses a strong carton printing capability.
History
The business was started in the '60's, by the present owner/CEO, who has taken great pride in building a business of significance, characterised by "stability": stable workforce, stable clients - and stable supplier relationships if the four-decades connection with MAN-Roland is any testimony.
Equipment Profile
MAN-Roland has been so impressed with the level of maintenance, that it's used the company as a "showroom" from time to time.
Pressroom consists of -
- 3 x Rolands (7-colour, 6-colour, 4-colour),
- 2 x Heidelbergs (5-colour, 2-colour),
Bindery & Finishing consists of -
- 1 x flat-bed die-cutter, 1 x high-speed laminator, 1 x cylinder, 3 x guillotines, 4 x folders and 1 x stitcher-trimmer,
Pre-press consists of -
- 1 x Agfa CTP (with Galileo/Apogee software and Sherpa proofing) and 8 x Macs and PC's
Main Strengths & Features
As a valuer recently commented, he has rarely seen equipment maintained in such good condition, along with service-histories in most cases.
Recently, the business has been running at only a fraction of its true capacity, and by independent assessment would "easily" be capable of doubling volume - with nothing to spend on plant or building.
The business' strengths include -
- its strategic location adjacent to the city edge (making it the biggest printer nearest to the CBD)
- its generally positive brand image (no need to expend efforts in re-branding)
- no re-location expenses as the business is comfortably housed within its exising premises
- its strong packaging/carton capability (the big Rolands plus the flat-bed diecutter and laminator) give it a unique "in house" capability, as well as providing potential "trade house" opportunities in the future.
This company can be viewed as a "platform" with loads of excess capacity for a new owner, and with very little to spend.
Furthermore, the current owner guarantees that there will be no encumbrances on the equipment, nor will there be any unpaid amounts outstanding in relation to staff entitlements.
Summary
This business may appeal to an interstate printing group who want an immediate "presence" in Sydney (and who may place special value on its close proximity to Sydney's large financial services and agency clients).
It could also appeal to any printer wishing to move more into the packaging/folding carton/POS market.
It's underlying appeal however, is its available press power and capacity.
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If this is of genuine interest, contact me now for an obligation-free discussion regarding this unique opportunity:
James Cryer / JDA PRINT RECRUITMENT / Mob: 0408 291 508