gdp's Comments

ProPrint site : PMP\'s turnaround toasted with Australia\'s "most prestigious" HR Award

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:29:15 +0000

Richard is a stand out performer in this industry. He deserves our praise. By the way, I don't work for PMP or do work for them. The next industry function should have Richard and Anstice explaining what it takes to make money in this industry. I only hope BS and GONE attend the seminar. Credit where credit is due

ProPrint site : Blue Star replaces Chris Mitchell with new MD

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:26:41 +0000

Stop picking on him! It's obvious he's an intelligent, thoughtful Gentleman. I should know, I'm currently in negotiations to sell him the Westgate bridge.

ProPrint site : Paper merchants raise prices amid "economic maelstrom"

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:12:49 +0000

I think we. All agree price rises are good for the industry, especially considering BS and GONE will get slugged harder than anyone else and not even know. It happened when the envelope market had a shakeup and will happen again with the paper price rises coming through.

ProPrint site : Opus swoops on McPhersons Printing

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:01:22 +0000

I can't quite get my head around this deal. Agreed Cliff and the guys at Opus are switched on, charismatic and enthusiastic about their business. Also I understand that the vendors who "sold" into OPUS were given predominantly (illiquid) equity in the new vehicle, logic being that one day they would float and they could all sell on market for a tidy profit. I don't think the investment community is in the mood to be marking up book printing businesses at the moment. I may be wrong, but let's see.

ProPrint site : Geon and Amcor succeed at Coke\'s "Supplier of the Year" awards

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:49:06 +0000

I don't want to be the one defending GONE here, but client awards like this mean something. In my opinion, the 'industry awards' mean nothing. PICA, print awards, Heidelberg awards, blah blah blah, all a waste of time. Just an excuse to get drunk and talk over the guest speakers. If I was GONE I would be telling every potential client, I had just won whatever award it was that coke gave them (even if it was the award for the lowest price). Run a poll Mr Proprint....... 'Which will increase business more, an industry award or a client award'. Anyone who thinks an industry award means anything but free beers at the after party is a fool. An award like this from a client is a good marketing tool. Now someone give me a good stiff upper cut for saying nice things about GONE.

ProPrint site : Geon and Amcor succeed at Coke\'s "Supplier of the Year" awards

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:52:54 +0000

Yeah true. For all we say about GONE, they seem to be liked by their customers. That wouldn't be only because of their cheap prices, would it?

ProPrint site : IPMG restructures Craft Inprint across NSW-QLD divide

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:50:35 +0000

Agreed. The Hannan family with Anstice are probably the Print Industry's smartest management team.

ProPrint site : Finsbury Green leads the charge at the SA/NT PICAs

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:12:00 +0000

I wonder if they submitted any Vic Gov work ?

ProPrint site : Geon to cut staff in Melbourne as East Coast consolidation continues

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 01:52:08 +0000

The saddest thing about this story is that there is no guarantee from GONE about the future. I don't think this is the end of the cuts, unfortunately.

ProPrint site : PMP gives Manroland third major web press sale

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 23:58:41 +0000

Agreed! The web guys are showing the sheet fed guys how to run a printing business. I can't think of one stupid web printer. Now as for sheet fed..........

ProPrint site : Geon and Fuji Xerox fundraise for MS \'Gong Ride\'

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:21:57 +0000

Good to see GONE raising money for charity.

ProPrint site : Victorian printers score face time with buyers of government\'s $15m spend

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:07:34 +0000

We all know the Government are not smart buyers. In fact they regularly make stupid decisions. In this case the real culprit is the PIAAAA. Ron Paterson has been bragging for some time how he 'set this deal up'. The geniuses, and I use the term loosely, in Government have covered their butts, which is their only priority. They engaged 'the' industry body to oversee the decision. When I went and saw them and said I wasn't happy, they referred me to Ron as the industry guru who set this up, with......'considerable input from the industry'. Direct your anger in the right direction. The fools who allow the PIAaaaaaa to continue operating. US!!! Will be interesting to see if Steve let's this post through :)

ProPrint site : Victorian printers score face time with buyers of government\'s $15m spend

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:28:38 +0000

Shouldn't the new CEO of PIA been here instead of rocket Ron?

ProPrint site : HP unveils latest additions to Indigo range at Labelexpo

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 22:04:12 +0000

Service, parts and technical support still the same? HP, spend more on your support and less on your marketing spin. Us printers may be stupid, but we talk and you guys have a SH""house reputation for after sales service.

ProPrint site : Trading places

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 21:53:18 +0000

BS obviously let Glen go because they didnt recognise his ability. Obviously GONE have seen a skill they require. Lets all hope higher prices are part of the GONE game plan, before their banks shut them down. Anyone notice how the envelope guys are all making <lots of> money now, since the PE guys have left the market? When kmart try to buy direct, the greenies crucify them. Who tipped them off??? http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/km...

ProPrint site : Managing margins under the spotlight at ProPrint\'s Breakfast Briefing

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:06:49 +0000

Rocket Ron :)

ProPrint site : Ooh Media plucks retail contract from APN Outdoor

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:48:37 +0000

So ooH is another broker?

ProPrint site : Blue Star steps up environmental credentials with PEFC

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:28:43 +0000

Well done guys! Good to see you take a leadership position.

ProPrint site : Senior shuffle at Geon as Onsley leaves and ex Blue Star GM Glen Draper joins

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:31:55 +0000

Yeah I gotta say for all of the things I say about GONE, they are ahead of the industry when it comes to promoting Women.

ProPrint site : Australian Paper pulp supplier in legal drama

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:00:17 +0000

Dear Mr Australian Paper, When our Customers read this, do you think the will be excited about ordering print, or do you think we will more paper based work to electronic?

gdp's Comments

ProPrint site : PMP\'s turnaround toasted with Australia\'s "most prestigious" HR Award

ProPrint site : ﻿Blue Star replaces Chris Mitchell with new MD

ProPrint site : Paper merchants raise prices amid "economic maelstrom"

ProPrint site : Opus swoops on McPhersons Printing

ProPrint site : Geon and Amcor succeed at Coke\'s "Supplier of the Year" awards

ProPrint site : Geon and Amcor succeed at Coke\'s "Supplier of the Year" awards

ProPrint site : IPMG restructures Craft Inprint across NSW-QLD divide

ProPrint site : Finsbury Green leads the charge at the SA/NT PICAs

ProPrint site : Geon to cut staff in Melbourne as East Coast consolidation continues

ProPrint site : PMP gives Manroland third major web press sale

ProPrint site : Geon and Fuji Xerox fundraise for MS \'Gong Ride\'

ProPrint site : Victorian printers score face time with buyers of government\'s $15m spend

ProPrint site : Victorian printers score face time with buyers of government\'s $15m spend

ProPrint site : HP unveils latest additions to Indigo range at Labelexpo

ProPrint site : Trading places

ProPrint site : Managing margins under the spotlight at ProPrint\'s Breakfast Briefing

ProPrint site : Ooh Media plucks retail contract from APN Outdoor

ProPrint site : Blue Star steps up environmental credentials with PEFC

ProPrint site : Senior shuffle at Geon as Onsley leaves and ex Blue Star GM Glen Draper joins

ProPrint site : Australian Paper pulp supplier in legal drama﻿

ProPrint site : Blue Star replaces Chris Mitchell with new MD

ProPrint site : Australian Paper pulp supplier in legal drama