The saying “Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one” couldn’t be more accurate working for Jon Ballard. Jon has been working in the industry since the olden days and his mind is the matrix of all things print.

Jon operates on integrity and old school business relationships. This holds true with the calibre of repeat & regular customers he has looked after for years, even after trying to semi-retire once, as well as the many new clients recommended to use his experienced and knowledgeable expertise, technology and craftsmanship.

Jon started his apprenticeship under the guidance of a strict teacher who he still admires today, sharing the same work ethic and drive, back in the day where your pay was docked for mistakes. He’s worked in the UK for RIchard Branson’s Virgin Records, worked his way up through the ranks from apprentice and all old school manual labour, owned other print business, tried his hand in other industries over time but now operates a deceivingly compact but smooth operation that cranks out so much work we are often working to physical capacity; Jon did good for a kid from the outskirts of Rockhampton, Qld.

Dressed in a different shirt each day, think ‘Sheldon’ when it comes to his love of Star Wars, Avengers, Marvel, Comic-con and the like. Nothing comes close to how he adores his family though.

As the only team member who can operate the entire business, you’ll find him working between production, helping a customer, sourcing hard to find substrate, helping to organise installations, Azz nagging him in the office, packing, lasering…..he could be anywhere so if you need him it’s always best to ring the office on (07) 5445 2965.

Aroha’s entire working career has been organising people, paperwork and money. If you’re a current client reading this she’s probably already retrained you to help get your jobs organised for quicker production. Or, according to Jon, she’s probably nagged you into submission with her simple “print this, on that” philosophy. Aroha truly sees herself as part of our customer’s team, which extends to our suppliers being part of ours.

Every job is important. Every customer is important. Every customer also thinks they are the most important so at times with many conflicting priorities it’s her level head that keeps us organised & customers happy.

Taking orders not being a top quality of hers, Aroha was a contract business administrative & financial management consultant for years before working here so she didn’t have anyone bossing her around. She treats this business like her own. All past experience & the miriad of industries she’s worked in has certainly come in handy.

Family matters most to Aroha, making the most of the years left with two teenagers who still think she’s cool enough to hang out with while counting the sleeps until her FIFO husband returns home each shift.

Dan came to us from the chilly south of Victoria to the beautiful Sunshine Coast in 2019. His experience in the print industry includes discretion & trust with financial institutions. Precision was key, as it is here and we noticed straight away how Dan’s OCD is akin to Jon’s; from how clean everything is during and after a job is complete, to our customers receiving finished goods wrapped like a Christmas gift.

As well as print, Dan’s life experience as a dancer has enhanced the morale of Production with his music always a constant, discussing lyrics in between router jobs as well as Jon’s critique of subtle dance moves as he moves around the building.

Dan’s a good guy and we hope our next team member is like Dan, so much so that they too can tolerate Jon’s Dad jokes.

Dan has no idea he’s featured on our About Us page and until he does we will continue to make things up about him to our benefit.