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January 2012
23 Jan 2012: CanPrint holds onto $1.5m govt contract and lands telco work
CanPrint Communications’ strength with sensitive documents has seen it retain a $1.5 million government contract on the back of "six figure" deals with blue-chip clients in utilities and telecoms.
17 Jan 2012: McPherson Print Split approved
17 Jan 2012: McPherson's shareholders pave the way for Opus Group merger
The biggest shake-up in the book industry in recent memory is a step closer after shareholders approved the demerger of McPherson’s Printing from McPherson’s Limited.
December 2011
02 Dec 2011: 2011 ProPrint's Power 50
OPUS reaches top 3 in the 2011 ProPrint's Power 50 survey
November 2011
18 Nov 2011: A Transformational Event for Asia-Pacific Content Distribution
OPUS Group and McPherson’s Printing Group propose to merge and list on the Australian Stock Exchange.
October 2011
24 Oct 2011: New Zealand shines in Print and Sport
Omnigraphics NZ scores the title of best international building wrapper for its Rugby World Cup campaign, just days before the country held aloft the Webb Ellis Cup in triumph.
21 Oct 2011: Omnigraphics NZ takes top prize in Contra Vision 3rd International Wrap Artists competition
As if the prospect of New Zealand winning the Rugby World Cup is not enough, Omnigraphics, a member of the Opus Group of companies which also owns Cactus Imaging in Australia, has taken out the world’s ‘Best Building Wrap’ outdoor advertising award in ...
21 Oct 2011: Omnigraphics NZ wins 'World's Best Building Wrap'
Omnigraphics was also the overall winner, judged from the winners of the four categories.
21 Oct 2011: Omnigraphics delivers first Rugby World Cup medals to New Zealand
The Rugby World Cup has provided New Zealand with two early winner’s medals after Auckland wide format specialist Omnigraphics took out the world’s Best Building Wrap outdoor advertising award in the International Wrap Artist competition at the SGIA Ex...
September 2011
23 Sep 2011: OPUS's NZ Signage arm installs "Largest building wrap ever seen"
20 Sep 2011: Sheridan joins the OPUS Alliance
Business services and communications group OPUS has completed its global offer today after forming a strategic alliance with The Sheridan Group in the United States of America.
20 Sep 2011: OPUS Spreads its Wings with global print alliance
International borders are no obstacle for Opus Print Group’s new global content delivery as US-based Sheridan Group joins the publishing market force.
August 2011
24 Aug 2011: Its a wrap!
Omnigraphics NZ has recently completed two iconic wraps in Auckland.
02 Aug 2011: The Big Boys of Australian Graphics - Cactus Imaging
Cover story from Jul/Aug Edition of Visual Impact Magazine
July 2011
22 Jul 2011: OPUS Group creating outdoor media first
Specialist business services and communication solutions group has revolutionised the way that outdoor advertisers connect with customers by being the first Group in Asia Pacific to launch the latest HP billboard printing technology in both the Austral...
March 2011
24 Mar 2011: OPUS announce UK Strategic Alliance
Specialist print and business services provider OPUS Print Group has extended its global reach with the formation of strategic alliances with two British printers.
10 Mar 2011: OPUS expands Ligare NZ
OPUS Print Group’s regional business services strategy enhanced by the expansion of Ligare New Zealand
February 2011
15 Feb 2011: Two Indigos open new chapter for Opus print on demand
Private equity-backed Opus Print Group ramps up its POD power across Australia and Asia with two new HP Indigo presses.
15 Feb 2011: Opus grows on-demand offering with pair of HP Indigo machines
Opus Print Group is expanding its on-demand offering by spending $1.7m on a pair of HP Indigo machines.
11 Feb 2011: Opus makes play for US and UK book market
Opus Print Group will have its eyes on expanding its UK and US client base when it exhibits at the London Book Fair for the first time.
11 Feb 2011: OPUS Expansion
OPUS Print Group’s regional business services strategy enhanced by best of breed digital print-on-demand equipment purchases
January 2011
31 Jan 2011: Union Offset wins Dept of Health contract
Canberra-based Union Offset Printing has picked up a $285,000 tender to print the Department of Health and Ageing's Understanding Childhood Immunisation booklet.
December 2010
10 Dec 2010: Cactus Imaging catches Oprah fever with Opera House wrap
Cactus Imaging has been swept up in the hoopla surrounding the arrival of American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, printing the roof-wrap for her outdoor shows at the Sydney Opera House.
07 Dec 2010: Ligare celebrates 25 years of membership
Book and journal printer, Ligare celebrates its 25th anniversary of the Printing Industries Association of Australia membership.
03 Dec 2010: Omnigraphics NZ covers entire bus in 'scratchies'
Opus Print Group subsidiary Omnigraphics NZ has created a bus covered in 20,000 'scratchies' to promote New Zealand Lotteries' launch of Instant Kiwi tickets.
September 2010
21 Sep 2010: Dave McCarthy gets down to business at Omnigraphics NZ
Opus Print Group appoints Dave McCarthy as business development manager at Omnigraphics NZ.
08 Sep 2010: ProPrint Ligare Star Business Profile
The book division of Opus Print Group is winning over global publishers with a regional offering that includes Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
06 Sep 2010: A blueprint to build business by the book
The book division of Opus Print Group is winning over global publishers with a regional offering that includes New Zealand and Asia.
August 2010
04 Aug 2010: Ligare overhauls offset fleet
Sydney printer Ligare has overhauled its offset fleet, replacing three ageing pieces of machinery with an eight-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster 102.
July 2010
13 Jul 2010: CanPrint climbs up with Oce VarioPrint 6320 press
CanPrint Communications claims first installation in the ACT of Oce VarioPrint 6320.
09 Jul 2010: Sustainability award gives Ligare an advantage
It takes a lot of energy to be a green printer, but Ligare’s efforts have paid off.
08 Jul 2010: Ligare wins Sustainability Advantage Award
Ligare has recently been recognised with a Bronze award for its ongoing commitment to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency in the Sustainability Advantage program.
02 Jul 2010: Canprint secures $1.2 million of Budget work
Canprint's prowess at battling rogue reporters and sneaky photographers will continue to be put to good use as it clinched work for the Budget worth over $1.2 million.
June 2010
21 Jun 2010: OPUS Print Group CEO spends a night on the streets to raise money for the homeless
OPUS Print Group Chief Executive Cliff Brigstocke has joined almost 700 CEOs from around Australia in the annual Vinnies CEO Sleep Out to help raise money for the homeless.
May 2010
14 May 2010: OPUS signs on in Singapore
Acquisition of Singapore-based COS Printers extends private equity group, Opus, into the Asian market.
13 May 2010: OPUS Expands Into Asia With Acquisition Of COS Printers In Singapore
Specialist printer OPUS Print Group is extending its regional print solutions strategy by joining forces with COS Printers, its current strategic alliance partner in Asia
April 2010
16 Apr 2010: Print CEOs sleep rough for charity
Print chief execs Cliff Brigstocke and Rodney Frost will spend a night sleeping rough to raise money for homelessness.
February 2010
16 Feb 2010: OPUS Print Group Adds Singapore And China, Strengthens New Zealand
Specialised print group OPUS, announce that they are expanding their print network into Singapore and China, and also strengthening their domestic New Zealand operations.
16 Feb 2010: Opus on expansion drive in New Zealand, Singapore and China
The founder of digital book printer Ligare is to set up an on-demand book business in New Zealand as parent company Opus announced an expansion drive that also includes Singapore and China.
15 Feb 2010: Federal government reveals approved suppliers in $220m print buying strategy
Geon Group, CanPrint Communications and Rothfield Print & Image Management are three of the big winners in the federal government's new print procurement initiative.
11 Feb 2010: OPUS Print Goup makes a move on Asia
Private equity-backed Opus Print Group looks beyond the trans-Tasman and expands into Asia.
January 2010
07 Jan 2010: OPUS appoints Bugden CFO of NZ print business
OPUS Print Group is signalling its commitment to New Zealand and growth of its trans-Tasman specialty print business with the appointment of Ken Bugden as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
06 Jan 2010: Opus on acquisition trail as it takes aim at $100m
Opus Print Group has hinted at a major New Zealand acquisition as it brings on-board its first-ever chief financial officer and aims for a $100m turnover.
December 2009
21 Dec 2009: OPUS Print Group Expands Executive Team With Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
OPUS Print Group is signaling its commitment to New Zealand and growth of its trans-Tasman specialty print business with the appointment of Ken Bugden as Chief Financial Officer.
04 Dec 2009: Federal print tender shake-up 'good for SMEs'
Both Printing Industries and leading public sector printer Opus Print Group have praised the federal government's $220m print procurement program as good for print and small business.
November 2009
23 Nov 2009: Canberra printers turn a new page at ACT print awards
Page Awards celebrate the year’s best in Canberra printing and graphic arts production.
17 Nov 2009: Ligare Installs New Oce Digital Press
Ligare is excited to announce the installation of a new Océ 6250 into its Digital Print Facility this week.
October 2009
26 Oct 2009: CanPrint Continues Its Quality Assurance Leadership
CanPrint Communications is proud to be awarded environmental management certification to ISO 14001:2004 standards.
September 2009
17 Sep 2009: Omnigraphics predicts a creative edge with new Vutek inkjet
Grand and large format digital printing company Omnigraphics New Zealand invests in a new inkjet technology
15 Sep 2009: Extra creative edge for Omnigraphics’ clients
Omnigraphics NZ has invested in new inkjet technology that takes frontlit and backlit images to a whole new level
11 Sep 2009: A very private passion
Opus Print Group is often seen as the ‘other’ private equity-backed print group, smaller than the big two players and with a strategy that concentrates on niche print markets.
07 Sep 2009: Ligare appoints Wayne Bywater as General Manager
Ligare is proud to announce the appointment of its new General Manager, Wayne Bywater.
August 2009
28 Aug 2009: Ligare takes centre stage at Opera House
Sydney Opera House was a suitably grand venue for the celebration of Ligare’s 30th anniversary.
03 Aug 2009: Ligare notches up 30 years in printing industry
Ligare will celebrate its 30th birthday next month, with the company confident about its future prospects having already “weathered four recessions”.
01 Aug 2009: A Very Private Passion
Opus Print Group is often seen as the ‘other’ private equity-backed print group, smaller than the big two players and with a strategy that concentrates on niche print markets.
July 2009
28 Jul 2009: Omnigraphics NZ adds two new presses
Omnigraphics NZ has purchased a Roland XJ-640 and an Epson GS6000 from Aarque Graphics, as it seeks to upgrade its large-format capabilities.
24 Jul 2009: Omnigraphics upgrades with Epson and Roland
Omnigraphics New Zealand, one the country’s leading grand and large format digital printing companies, has invested in two new presses as part of its strategic upgrade of quality and fast turnaround capabilities.
01 Jul 2009: Ligare Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
OPUS Print Group is proud to congratulate Ligare in achievement of its 30 year anniversary which is being celebrated throughout 2009.
June 2009
05 Jun 2009: Omnigraphics NZ Appoints New General Manager
Omnigraphics NZ Limited, a proud member of OPUS Print Group, has appointed Steven Spear to the role of General Manager
May 2009
27 May 2009: Print CEOs positive of industry future
Management from GEON, OPUS Print Group and Bambra Press share their visions for the future at PacPrint Forums.
11 May 2009: Share the power and the passion: Cliff Brigstocke, CEO Forum
He leads one of the fastest-growing trans-Tasman print groups and is active in the fight against proposed changes to book importation laws. OPUS Print Group’s Cliff Brigstocke is the stuff that CEOs are made of.
08 May 2009: Fundamentals a key to success says Opus CEO
Establishing a sustainable competitive advantage by developing long-term trusting relationships with business partners, customers, suppliers and workers has become a key to success for Opus Print Group
07 May 2009: Brigstocke Keynote Speaker At Printing Industries CEO Forum
OPUS Print Group CEO Cliff Brigstocke was the keynote speaker at the Printing Industries Association of Australia (Printing Industries) NSW CEO Forum held in Sydney today.
March 2009
24 Mar 2009: Cliff Brigstocke calls for action on book import debate
Printers are still at risk of losing out following the Productivity Commission’s Discussion Draft on the parallel imports of books, according to OPUS Print Group.
February 2009
11 Feb 2009: Cactus Imaging Sets A New Standard With Latest Print Technology
Cactus Imaging is pleased to announce that its state of the art HP XP2700 UV Printer is now commissioned and fully operational.
11 Feb 2009: Cactus deploys new HP XP2700
Sydney-based Cactus Imaging has commissioned its new HP XP2700 UV Printer, which is now “fully operational”.
09 Feb 2009: Cliff Brigstocke goes after Government Printing
Two Canberra print companies are the latest acquisitions of the go-ahead PE-backed trans-Tasman OPUS Print Group, with more buy-outs expected in coming months.
06 Feb 2009: CanPrint and Union Offset join OPUS
ACT printer CanPrint Communications and Union Offset has “joined forces” with the OPUS Print Group, expanding OPUS’ reach into the government printing market.
05 Feb 2009: CanPrint & Union Offset Join Forces With OPUS Print Group
OPUS Print Group is proud to announce that it has joined forces with two Canberra based print companies, CanPrint Communications (CanPrint) and Union Offset Printers (Union Offset)
04 Feb 2009: CanPrint achieves AFCS certification
ACT printer CanPrint Communications and Union Offset is claiming to be the first in the territory to be certified under the Australian Forestry Certification Scheme (AFCS).
November 2008
19 Nov 2008: Daryl Melham MP Officially Opens Ligare’s Digital Print Facility
Daryl Melham MP officially opened the new state-of-the-art Digital Print Facility (DPF) at Ligare’s Riverwood plant today.
19 Nov 2008: Ligare opens new digital print facility
Short-to-medium run book printer Ligare has opened its new Digital Print Facility at a ceremony this morning at the company’s headquarters in the Sydney suburb of Riverwood.
04 Nov 2008: Cactus manager points Opus Print Group in right direction
Ten-year Cactus Imaging employee, Nigel Spicer, appointed new general manager for the company
October 2008
15 Oct 2008: Knox changes name to Opus and looks for acquisitions
Knox Print Media has changed its name and branding to Opus Print Group, with CEO Cliff Brigstocke telling Australian Printer that the company is now actively looking for further acquisitions to strengthen its print portfolio.
14 Oct 2008: More takeovers for Trans-Tasman Print Tiger
Newly re-branded OPUS Print Group is on the prowl with new equipment and plans for further acquisitons
April 2008
14 Apr 2008: Brigstocke's Belief
Private equity fund Knox Investment Partners is quietly buying up niche Australian and New Zealand print companies, particularly in short run books and wide format printing.
March 2008
05 Mar 2008: Knox goes big with Cactus Imaging buy
Knox Print Media has bought Australian wide format operation Cactus Imaging, five months after buying the New Zealand arm of the business