• If there is, I have not seen it. That may be because I work more directly with business owners rather than "middle men". The only area of "corruption" I occasionally see is tax avoidance, "potential customers" who want a cheaper price for a "cash" job. Not my sort of customer.

• Bribery and corruption: That's what humans excel at.

• Anybody who says there is no corruption is extremely naïve, of course there is. When big money is at stake, it is good to be a buyer for one of the large corporates. They can almost name their own price for awarding contracts. That is not to say the printing company who pays the buyer can't do the job, obviously they have to provide the service and maintain quality standards.

  That is also not to say that all buyers are guilty. There have been stories of buyers who drive fancy cars and the lease is paid by a printer.

• Sometimes when a job goes out to tender from government or a big company, the winning printer often has to pay to win the job, in spite of the job being up for tender.

• Yes of course, it happens at usually the top end of business, being why the smaller ones trying to get through usually don't get a look in the larger projects they are more than capable of completing... Keep tight to your systems they eventually come back... (SIGNARAMA Ballarat,  Adam Heath)

• At the Top End of Corporate Signage yes there has always been and always will be corruption. I used ti work for Australia's biggest and most well known Neon Company and we used to "kick-back" to some Corporate clients "underlings" to not only get the contract bur also to keep it . I personally know of screen print companies giving huge "kickbacks" to brewery merchandising managers.

• Not that I know about. (Sign Concepts SA,  Julie Rochester)

• Bribery is rife in the New Zealand grand format print market. The two major competing outdoor media companies (Isite Media & APN outdoor), use the same supplier. Both have bypassed any tendering process for the last two years in favour of the incumbant supplier which is due only to corruption. Both of these outdoor companies attempt to punish clients who wish to place production elsewhere. The supplier both of these companies use would not be considered up to a standard required by most creative agencies.

• No, but its spelled (spelt is wrong to) Bribery matey. cheers hehe :-) (signsonline,  Mal) 

• Yes, 100%, in all areas of business. To get into G,Ment, you need to donate money to there party or cash back deals. Same with large companies. I have a friend who looks after many large companies ie Coles and others etc and he takes them on holidays, cash back, all sorts, its the only way to get the deal and survive he says. China buys the G,Ment so why not the people do the same,, Dying industry in Australia !! (Vision,  Andy)

• Of course there is, that is how business is run in the Western World. 

 

Please spend a minute to give your answer to this week's survey as one or possibly more of your industry peers thinks this question is important and wishes to see your point of view as well as others in the industry.

 

 

 

(NSW, Coffs Harbour) Roland Hi-Fi-Jet CJ500 for sale. Circa 2000 model. Always covered. Offers Invited (Coffs Harbour)
0412618145
(Posted 3rd January 2014)

 

Wanted (NSW, Liverpool) Wanted EZY Taper 1530. Tel: 0420969089
(Posted 19th December 2013) 

 

(NSW, Tamworth) 2 x Mimaki JV3 160 SP $4000 ea. Extras include 2x spare pumps & (10x wipers all genuine) for each printer. Serviced regularly, selling due to upgrade. Contact Emily 0403 748 922
or (02) 6765 4511
(Posted 14th December 2013)

 

(NSW, Wyong) ROLAND AJ-1000 ONLY 210 PRINT HOURS serviced regularly. Print speeds of up to 90 sq m/hr $35,000
 0243533036
(Posted 25th November 2013)

  

(NSW, Mid North Coast) Roland Versa Studio BN20 

Valla Beach, Mid North Coast. NSW

$7000 + GST
Great condition. New head. Inks incl.
Email inq: abbey@globalstyle.com.au 

(Posted 18th November 2013) 

 

(NSW, Mittagong) HP Designjet series 5000/ 83 Ink Cartridge UV 680ml  1 x Black (expiry date 16 Jun 2012) $50 - new in box
1 x Light Magenta (expiry date 9 Jan 2013) $50 - new without box
1 x Magenta (expiry 5 Jun 2013) $50 - new in box
HP Designjet series 5000/ 83 UV print head and cleaner 680ml
1 x Magenta UV c4962a (expiry date May 2012) $25 - new in box
1 x Yellow UV c5003a $25 - new in box
Please contact 02 4872 3677 for further details or enquires.
(Posted 6th September 2013)  

 

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(Wanted) (QLD,  Brendale) Wanted Roland Printers for spare parts.

Contact Paul 1300 423 826

(Posted 15th November 2013)

South Australia

   

 

(VIC, Melbourne) Representative - A  leading manufacturer of wide-format printers. Leading international printing manufacturer is establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in Australia to further bolster their presence in the region. Having established their Sydney team they are looking for experienced wide printer sales specialist to take ownership of the Victorian region.

The role will be expected to engage directly with dealers and prospective customers and will complete samples and product demonstrations as needed to support sales targets.

Specific responsibilities will be to:

*Service existing dealers and establish new dealers/distributors

*Provide dealer support for sales with sales training, product demonstrations and cost analysis and application development

*Attend relevant trade shows
Experience selling wide format digital Inkjets and consumable for solvent, UV Curable, Dye Sublimation to the signage and industrial market is essential.
Excellent base salary + car allowance.
Tel: 02 8244 8427 or

deanna.saffioti@advantageresourcing.com  

(Posted 22nd August 2013)

 

Queensland

 

 

Cnc flatbed router operator/programmer, engraving machines and pantographs, infilling, spraypainting. General signmaking. Forklift, worksite/cherry picker tickets. Brisbane and Sunshine Coast. Any work appreciated. mark93@iprimus.com.au. 0488919523.
(Posted 13th December 2013)

 

(QLD, Brisbane) SALES PERSON, Seeking a highly motivated sales person, with experience in Advertising Billboards or large format printing Signage industry. to work on a good retainer plus commission basis, full time long term position available to the right person.

0419944660
(Posted 18th October 2013)

 

(QLD, Currumbin) Casual Sales Rep, for easy to place signage products to existing clients, Good pay for right person, flexible hours, Tel: 07 5598 8840

(Posted 26th September 2013)

 

(QLD, Brisbane)Signage Manufacturing.

Experience in all aspects of the sign industry, wide format printing through to dispatch. Please forward resume to marce. l.suchanek@kbgroup.com.au
(Posted 19th September 2013)

 

(QLD, Richlands) Casual position, 30 - 35 hours per week. Flatbed router operator required, experience is essential. Other duties will include laminating, using a planer, polishing and other duties as required. Must be good with numbers and sizes, accurate and able to lift heavy sheets of acrylic. Please email resume to

jobs@brilliantprints.com.au . Applications not considered unless you have router experience. Tel: 0731185045
(Posted 26th August 2013)

 

(QLD Coopers Plains) - Signwriter/vinyl person. Experienced in all aspects of the sign industry. Graphics through to installation Immediate Start for right person. Phone (07)33444333 or email Sandyk@raymarksigns.com.au. 

(Posted 15th August 2013)

 

Western Australia 

 

(WA, Perth) Sales Executive - Sign & Display role in Perth?

Manage and grow your own sales territory in our growing sign & display segment selling inks and consumables. Based in our Malaga site. Competitive base salary + commission + car + super.
To apply, forward your resume to nicole.trosky@spicers.com.au.
(Posted 3rd September 2013)

 

South Australia

 

(SA, Adelaide) WIDE FORMAT ROLL & FLATBED DIGITAL OPERATOR (Pre-Press) Duties include, Pre-Press, colour correction/matching, preparation of files, design work, ripping and printing to  multiple devices. You must be able to work in a busy environment with tight deadlines.  Wage negotiable based on experience. Resumes to: martin@pricescreen.com.au
(Posted 13th January 2014)

 

(SA, Woodville) Digital Sublimation Print Manager - A highly motivated individual with experience in graphic design would be preferable for this role. Visit Seek.com.au to view full job add, aknight@adelaide-ess.com.au 

(Posted 15th October 2013)

 

 

(WA, Esperance) Established 40 years,

Large premises, All plant & equipment, Owner Retiring. 0890713565

topsigns@westnet.com.au 

(Posted 18th November 2013)

 

(QLD, Yeppoon) Complete Sign Business  

Well established - prime position - huge client base - little opposition

All equipment & files. Details 0409 581 135 

(Posted 3rd November 2013)

 

 (NSW, Northern Beaches) Wide Format Digital Printing + Finishing Business. 

1)    Wide format flatbed UV digital printer, CMYK+White, print area 3.200mm x 1650mm x 30mm. top speed 80 sm/hr

2)    Multicam CNC router, 3D capabilities, air extraction system, 2500mm x 1830mm x 150mm cutting area
3)    Laminator 1600mm, eyeletting machine, ultrasonic welding machine, guillotine 1320mm, Forklift, Toyota HiAce van, Pallet Racking, computers.
4)    Client database, approximately t/o $500K/p.a.
Selling at less than machinery value, $225,000, ono + SAV for quick sale. Owner retiring.
Tel: 0406 995 001 

(Posted 23rd October 2013)

(QLD, Lawnton) Complete sign shop setup Sacrifice price. - Roland XP540MT (gold and metallic inks) with 18 months warranty, PC (with MS Office, Versaworks, Illustrator, Photoshop, Coreldraw), trimmer, Ezytaper laminator, sign tables, heat presses, drying racks, tables on wheels and more. Selling equipment/furniture only prices due to owner retirement.

Established over 25 years. Huge client base, no opposition. All equipment & huge factory on main highway. Contact 0409 952 119
(Posted 11th September 2013)

 

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