Dear Customers,

We hope you are all safe and well during these trying times.

It is with great pleasure I inform you that Indigo Print in North Sydney is now part of one of Australia's most iconic awarded experts in beautiful print, Digitalpress. Indigo Print was acquired by our marketing communications consortium, Bridgestone Investments via its subsidiary National Print Express Holdings Pty Ltd, two years ago, Digitalpress earlier this year. 

After three (3) months of careful planning and integration between the two digital print businesses we have emerged as two locations under one brand 'Digitalpress' allowing our customers to benefit from commercial large-scale printing from our Waterloo factory and a creative print hub at North Sydney.

Digitalpress has a long proud history, supporting many iconic brands, companies, agencies and government bodies nationally, and now with the Indigo Print merger we are confident this will further strengthen our relationships and expand our services to our customers throughout North Sydney and Sydney CBD business and creative precincts.

Our parent company, Bridgestone Investments, albeit larger, share our values, which are to provide a local service to our national customers and continue producing 'beautiful print'. Welcoming the partnership, the CEO of Bridgestone Investments, Jahangir Khan said he was "excited about the future for Indigo Print as part of the Digitalpress brand. To have an amalgamated creative print hub with the reputation of Digitalpress covering the greater Sydney CBD and North Sydney regions is a welcome addition to the group's strategy and vision of providing convenience and best-in-class service to our customers. As a result, Digitalpress will bolster our digital print production capabilities in North Sydney and conversely ensure a wider array of quality products and solutions for its customers with our ever-expanding suite of products and services".

We are determined that this chapter charts new horizons for our beloved brand with the addition of high-quality equipment, a wider range of services and increased geographic footprint which keep to our unwavering commitment towards our customers.

What does this mean for you?
Everything is 'business as usual' at Indigo Print with our creative print hub remaining in North Sydney, however you may notice a re-badging as we have rebranded to 'Digitalpress' with the same great people dealing with your requirements on a day-to-day basis. There are however a few enhancements that we hope you're as excited to hear about as we are to tell you;

• The addition of our large scale digital print production facility, Digitalpress Waterloo, providing state-of-the-art digital printing capabilities, enhancing output, turnaround times and convenience for our existing customers.
• The installation of the latest HP 7R Indigo 6 Colour Press, which will provide un-matched digital offset quality for printing of high value applications and enhanced productivity.
• The provision of broader printing services such as wide format and signage printing for point of sale and retail windows with the installation of Fuji Film flatbed printers and Kongsberg digital cutting machines.
• Access to a suite of marketing services made available by our sister companies operating as part of the Bridgestone Group, such as; customer insights/research, marketing distribution and online services.

New Name, Same Owner
We will now operate under our registered name 'Digitalpress', however the company that will own this name will not change. Hence all agreements, invoices and correspondence need not be amended, however for your comfort the following is how we will be referred to legally:

National Print Express Holdings Pty Ltd
(trading as 'Digitalpress')
(ABN 13 624 824 568)

Change of Bank Account
The biggest change is our bank account, owing to our relationship with National Australia Bank (NAB) for all companies that operate within the Bridgestone Group. What this means is that all payments for any invoices that you receive from today must be paid to:

Bank Name: National Australia Bank
Account Name: National Print Express Holdings Pty Ltd (trading as 'Digitalpress')
Branch Name: Bondi Junction Corporate Branch
BSB Number: 082-140
Account Number: 51-227-9797

But if you have paid an invoice to our old Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) account, don't worry this account is still operational and we check it regularly.

About Bridgestone Investments
Bridgestone Investments is an investment consortium, focussing predominantly on investment in the Marketing Communications industry segment.  Since inception it has
continued expanding organically and by way of acquisition and is fuelled by aspirations of becoming a true omni-channel marketing communications service provider in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. With a focus on prudent financial management, technology innovation at its core and a focus on seamless service delivery, Bridgestone Investments is building a marketing eco-system to help its customers with key marketing drivers which include brand activation, customer acquisition and retention.

With offices in Australia and Malaysia and new offices opening in India, Thailand and Indonesia in 2020, we are empowering our customers to receive a truly localised service
across the globe.

About Digitalpress
Theo Pettaras who has over 30 years industry experience established Digitalpress in 2005. The company has always practiced and consistently raised the bar with innovative printing solutions.

As one of the most award-winning printing companies, Digitalpress is at the forefront of the industry with an unrivalled reputation built around creating beautiful print, an unbridled pursuit for perfection and a DNA centred around cutting-edge innovation.  The expertise and knowledge of the team enable the best possible results for customers using our proactive approach, attention to detail, superior digital print quality, competitive pricing and agile service.  Instilling trust and a high standard of customer service are the hallmark by which Digitalpress build long lasting and rewarding relationships whilst being committed to managing the impact on the environment by working to stringent environmental standards.

If you have any questions in respect to this or a related matter, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly staff on 1300 377 377 or email
jkhan@bsiglobal info@digitalpress.com.au and for accounts enquiries accounts@digitalpress.com.au.

Jahangir Khan
Group Chief Executive Officer
Bridgestone Group

201 Miller Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Sydney, Australia

Dear Customers,

Over the past 15 years I have had the pleasure of building a great brand and industry leader in 'Digitalpress'.  I have seen to its progress from humble beginnings as a boutique retail print shop to a nationally recognised commercial print business at the peak of its craft.  I have been gracious in the acceptance of awards the industry has bestowed upon us over the years and have led a team that have been lauded for their workmanship and expertise. 

I am, as I always have been a keen and astute learner, understanding and always keeping abreast of environmental developments in our industry to ensure that Digitalpress continues to develop, improve and grow.  It is with this vision I announce that Digitalpress is entering a new phase of its development and has been acquired by a marketing communications consortium, Bridgestone Investments ("BSI") via its subsidiary National Print Express Holdings Pty Ltd ("NPEH"), where settlement took place on Monday, 3 February 2020.

Digitalpress has a long proud history, supporting many iconic brands, companies, agencies and government bodies nationally, and with this acquisition and in partnership with Bridgestone Investments we hope to further strengthen our relationships and expand our services to our customers.

Bridgestone Investments, albeit larger, share our values, which are to provide a local service to our national customers and continue producing 'beautiful print'.  Welcoming the acquisition, the CEO of Bridgestone Investments, Jahangir Khan said he was "excited about the prospect of working with a prominent industry leader in Theo Pettaras as well as adding a highly skilled multi award-winning team to our portfolio of companies.  As a result, Digitalpress will bolster our digital print production capabilities and conversely ensure a wider array of quality products and solutions for its customers with our ever-expanding suite of digital businesses". 

Since inception I have been fortunate to be a part of the successes of Digitalpress and feel blessed that today I continue into its future.  Working as a senior member of the group my role will focus on continued growth of the business by enhancing existing relationships and forging new ones. 

We are determined that this chapter charts new horizons for our beloved brand with the addition of high-quality equipment, a wider range of services and increased geographic footprint which keep to our unwavering commitment towards our customers.

What does this mean for you?
Even though everything including our core values is 'business as usual' at Digitalpress with our production facility remaining in Waterloo and the same great brand and people dealing with your requirements on a day-to-day basis.  There are however a few enhancements in the coming weeks that we are excited to tell you about, these include:

• The addition of a 'print hub' in the heart of North Sydney, providing state-of-the-art digital printing capabilities, enhancing output, turnaround times and convenience for our Sydney CBD and North Sydney customers.
• The installation of the latest HP 7R Indigo 6 Colour Press, which will provide un-matched digital offset quality for printing of high value applications and enhanced productivity.
• The provision of broader printing services such as wide format and signage printing for point of sale and retail windows with the installation of Fuji Film flatbed printers and Kongsberg digital cutting machines.
• Access to a suite of marketing services made available by companies operating as part of Bridgestone Investments, such as; customer insights/research, marketing distribution and loyalty platforms.

Same Name, New Owner
We will still continue to operate under our registered name 'Digitalpress', however the company that will own this name will change. Hence all agreements, invoices and correspondence will be amended to:

National Print Express Holdings Pty Ltd
(trading as 'Digitalpress')
(ABN 13 624 824 568)
S202, 201 Miller Street
North Sydney NSW 2060

Change of Bank Account
Further to the above, all payments must be made to the following bank account, effective immediately for all new invoices received:
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
Account Name: National Print Express Holdings Pty Ltd (trading as 'Digitalpress')
Branch Name: Bondi Junction Corporate Branch
BSB Number: 082-140
Account Number: 51-227-9797

About Bridgestone Investments
Bridgestone Investments is an investment consortium, focussing predominantly on investment in the Marketing Communications industry segment.  Since inception it has continued expanding organically and by way of acquisition and is fuelled by aspirations of becoming a true omni-channel marketing communications service provider in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
With a focus on prudent financial management, technology innovation at its core and a focus on seamless service delivery, Bridgestone Investments is building a marketing eco-system to help its customers with key marketing drivers which include brand activation, customer acquisition and retention.

With offices in Australia and Malaysia and new offices opening in India, Thailand and Indonesia in 2020, we are empowering our customers to receive a truly localised service across the globe.

About Digitalpress
Theo Pettaras who has over 30 years industry experience established Digitalpress in 2005. The company has always practiced and consistently raised the bar with innovative printing solutions.

As one of the most award-winning printing companies, Digitalpress is at the forefront of the industry with an unrivalled reputation built around creating beautiful print, an unbridled pursuit for perfection and a DNA centred around cutting-edge innovation.  The expertise and knowledge of the team enable the best possible results for customers by the use of our proactive approach, attention to detail, superior digital print quality, competitive pricing and agile service.  Instilling trust and a high standard of customer service are the hallmark by which Digitalpress build long lasting and rewarding relationships whilst being committed to managing the impact on the environment by working to stringent environmental standards.

If you have any questions in respect to this or a related matter, please do not hesitate to contact me on 1300 377 377 or email theo@digitalpress.com.au

 

When it comes to trends for Greeting Cards and Stationery, the trends are forever coming and going and it can be a headache and a half trying to keep up with it all. Trends in paper and graphic design change as quickly as fashion on the runway.

It can be a minefield - and if you're a designer or someone who enjoys being on trend - how do you even know where to start?

At Digitalpress, we are the experts on beautiful print. And whilst trends aren't always what we might consider to be beautiful print, beautiful print is always on trend. Let's take a look at our wrap up of this years trends. 

Personalisation

There is no better way to stand out than with personalisation. What is more unique than you? Stationery that matches. From customised stationery to monogrammed cards - our variable data capability means that creating something custom doesn't mean you have to start from scratch. But if you are looking to create something brand new and unique to your brand - we can help you out there too with our in house design team. 

Image credit: Tea and Kip

Cards That Wont Cost The Earth

People are becoming increasingly more aware of their environmental footprint, considering how you design and print your stationery in this light is just as important as giving up your plastic toothbrush. Relying on a printer to deliver your project in the most low impact way possible is something that is harder and harder to do with the amount of ecowashing that can often occur. Be sure to make sure your printer uses inks that can be recycled - top tip: we do! Recycled paper is another way to reduce impact and making sure your stationery, and the gift you wrap it in - is the most ethical way you can give. 

Foiling

Luxe is a must. Imagine the most beautiful brush lettering you've seen, now imagine it covered in gold foil on the front of a card with a meaningful message inside. Incredible right? Foiling takes artwork to the next level. Don't have it in the budget? Try metalic inks for a product that feels just as special without the high end price tag. card Our tip? Keep your stock matte and untextured for a look that is flawless. 

Bold Prints

How bold can you be? The bolder the better when it comes to stationery and greeting card design. Send your message loud and clear with a bright, impactful pattern. Wondering how to make a simple pattern bold? Ask your printer (aka us) to add some embossing or debossing to create a more tangible 3D approach to your pattern that will wow your audience.  

Name & How long you've been with DP: 
Hi there, my name is Kassandra. I've been at Digitalpress behind the scenes since inception & working here since 2007.
 
At Digitalpress, I'm responsible for:
I am owner and managing director. My repsonsibilities include overseeing operations, WHS, finances, HR, marketing, business and strategic planning, ensuring our team is safe & happy, and all is functioning well.

 
A typical working day at Digitalpress looks like:
Usually the day begins with checking emails, dealing with Plan B if anyone is away, meeting with the sales team & production to map out the day, focusing on all areas of the business to make sure we are running smoothly and dealing with any issues that arise which need immediate attention.
 
Something people don't know about my role is:
There is a lot of strategy, mathematics and formulas involved in decision making for best outcomes and optimal efficiency.
 
One of my favourite Beautiful Print moments is:
The War Memorial Booklet, I love the design, the stock & the story.

 
The thing I like most about working at Digitalpress is:
Definitely the team here they are like family & second to none!!
 
I'm passionate about print because:
Print engages all our senses and is a tangible anchor to our memories.

On the weekend, you'll find me:
Walking along the coast, going to the movies, cooking, catching up with faces I love.

If I wasn't doing this as a career, I'd be...
Running a cooking slash art school in the hills of Tuscany or the Peloponese.