“In an industry as diverse and dynamic as printing, we are proud to be recognized as pioneers and I am confident we will maintain our momentum well into the future.”

Tony Scanlon, Managing Director

HISTORY | AWARDS | COMMITMENT TO TRAINING | ENVIRONMENT

Scanlon Printing Company plays an active role in the development of the printing industry in Australia and is committed to its future growth and prosperity.

Scanlon Printing Company offers and delivers dedicated print and information solutions to a wide range of clients from small private companies to large Government agencies, publishers and corporate clients.

These solutions comprise of creative services through to total print and finish manufacturing, including logistics and warehousing facilities.

Scanlon Printing Company is firmly focused on delivering the right solutions, products and services to ensure our clients achieve the highest results for their market.

HISTORY

Established in 1993, Scanlon Printing Company has consolidated its position as Queensland’s most progressive total print solution company and now operates from its ultra modern, purpose built plant in Virginia, Brisbane.

Scanlon Printing Company has experienced substantial growth, investing over $15 million in new technologies to ensure that the Company stays ahead of its competition in terms of total service and ultimate quality.

AWARDS

2004 Winner of the inaugural State Government’s “Business Excellence and Innovation Award (Printing)
20th National Print Awards
- BRONZE - Commercial Posters & Showcards ‘Snowfield Posters’
2002 Printing Industry Craftsmanship Awards (PICA)
- GOLD - Commercial Posters & Show Cards – Any Number of Colours on a Single Sheet
- SILVER - Commercial Posters & Show Cards – Any Number of Colours on a Single Sheet
- BRONZE - Card Construction & Mobiles – Any Number of Colours on any Material
- BRONZE - Saddle Stitched Booklets, Catalogues & Brochures - Any Number of Colours, Self Cover
2001 Printing Industry Craftsmanship Awards (PICA)
- GOLD - Leaflets & Flyers - 1, 2 and 3 colours
- GOLD - Leaflets & Flyers – 1, 2 and 3 colours
- GOLD - Saddle Stitched Booklets, Catalogues & Brochures - Any Number of Colours plus Cover
- BRONZE - Packaging – Any Number of Colours plus Cover
- BRONZE - Commercial Posters & Show Cards – Any Number of Colours on a Single Sheet
1998 Printing Industry Craftsmanship Awards (PICA)
- GOLD - Stationery
- GOLD - Leaflets – 4 or More Colours on a Single Sheet
- SILVER - Leaflets – 4 or More Colours on a Single Sheet
1997 Printing Industry Craftsmanship Awards (PICA)
- GOLD - Card Construction & Mobiles
- BRONZE - Leaflets & Folders – 1, 2 and 3 Colours on a Single Sheet
- BRONZE - Card Construction & Mobiles – Any Number of Colours on any Material
1996 Printing Industry Craftsmanship Awards (PICA)
- BRONZE - Sheetfed Printing on Self Adhesive Material
- SILVER - Speciality or ‘Special’ Printing
- SILVER - Leaflets, Folders and Calendars - 1,2 or 3 Colours
Brisbane Art Directors Club 22nd Annual Award – Corporate Design – Castlemaine Perkins

COMMITMENT TO TRAINING

Training is of paramount importance within the printing industry and Scanlon Printing Company ensures that all members of staff are afforded the opportunity and ability to be multi-skilled and to develop a strong career path within the Company.

In conjunction with the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts (QSPGA), Scanlon Printing Company has been instrumental in creating a “Bridging the Gap” pilot program through the Board of the QSPGA, allowing Year 11 and 12 students to complete on-the-job training. This initiative provides trainees and apprentices with the definitive platform not only to learn the tools of the trade but to develop a true passion for the craft and a real understanding of quality.

ENVIRONMENT

Scanlon Printing Company’s objective is to exceed the environmental demands made upon us as a printing company without impairing the performance of our products or expectations of our clients.

Operating 100% CTP, the need for film and it’s associated chemistry is eliminated altogether. The benefits of the process include better print quality, faster job turnaround, faster press make-readies and a reduction in energy, chemistry and waste materials.

Traditional printing inks are mineral oil based and contribute to ever growing greenhouse gas emissions. The key component of the vegetable based inks used at Scanlon Printing Company is linseed oil, which is made from renewable sources such as flax.

Scanlon Printing Company continues to explore ways to reduce it’s consumption of both water and energy throughout the entire operation and has undertaken many measures to reduce such. Natural lighting, reduced usage of infra red drying units on presses and turning off computer monitors are just some of the activities that are undertaken to reduce energy usage.

Significant amounts of paper are purchased from suppliers that use pulp from sustainable sources such as softwood regenerated forests grown specifically for paper production, as opposed to pulp from virgin hardwood timber. From partly to fully recycled using pre and post consumer waste, chlorine free and pH neutral or obtained from sustainable forests, paper comes in many environmentally responsible forms.

In addition, almost all waste materials generated at Scanlon Printing Company are recycled and cleanliness throughout the plant is considered of paramount importance.