About Us

Welcome to FESPA Australia.

FESPA Australia is the leading industry association representing specialty print and signage in Australia. Whether you are an established company or new to the industry, our aim is to provide you with the tools, advice, and information you need to grow your brand and succeed in business.

We are unique in that we are one of 37 national associations that work together as part of the global FESPA community, which has been at the forefront of promoting and supporting the printing industry worldwide for over 50 years.

Our mission is to connect, educate, and inspire professionals within the printing community. We strive to foster innovation, share knowledge, and provide valuable resources that drive business growth and excellence in our industry.

What sets FESPA Australia apart is our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where industry stakeholders can come together, exchange ideas, and address the challenges and opportunities facing the print and signage sector. We believe that by working together, we can drive positive change and ensure the continued success of our members and the industry as a whole.

Join FESPA Australia today and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing our industry in Australia. Together, let’s shape the future of printing!

FESPA Profit For Purpose

FESPA operates an unwavering commitment to the printing community through its Profit for Purpose philosophy. By adhering to this philosophy, FESPA reaffirms its dedication to the collective well-being of printers worldwide.

With a resolute focus on promoting excellence, innovation, and sustainability, FESPA channels the generated profits towards initiatives that benefit its members and the wider printing community. These investments aid in the development of cutting edge technologies, the exploration of emerging trends, and the facilitation of collaborative platforms that foster growth and advancement.

As FESPA continues to evolve and adapt to the dynamic needs of the industry, its Profit for Purpose commitment remains unwavering, driving the organisation to play a vital role in elevating the standards and capabilities of the printing industry as a whole.

Our Board

Nigel Davies
President

Nigel founded VMG Print Group in the 1990s, specialising in printed electronics and products for the automotive and transport sectors. He strives to develop tools to systemise businesses and allow business owners to control their businesses. His MIS software M-Power Software helps companies automate their workflows more efficiently.

David Asker

Vice President

Following an early career in medical imaging and photography in the UK, David moved to Australia in 1985 and continued working in design and photography. Jointly founding ImageBox with Dominic Borrello in 1988, the business soon established itself as a trusted service in large format print and a market leader and innovator in digital graphics. David is involved in the daily operations, sales and marketing and business administration. Importantly, he also works on strategy as the business continues to innovate and develop new products and services for the market.

Mark Brooks

Treasurer

Keith Ferrel

Secretary

Keith is recognised in the Asia Pacific region as one of the most influential people in the industry and has been inducted into the FESPA Hall of Fame and in 2014 he was awarded the FESPA World Printer of the Year. He is one of the founders of Cactus Imaging, starting in New Zealand in 1992. Cactus Imaging has now become known throughout the world as one of the leading grand format production companies in the Southern Hemisphere.

Matt Ashman

Supplier Representative

Matt cut his teeth in the advertising industry in London’s, Soho in the late ’80’s working with some top agency’s on their photographic campaigns and imagery. A photographer by trade, he always leaned to the more technical and challenging areas of the industry. In the late ‘90’s, he was invited to join Durst on the Technical Sales Team of Durst UK and in 2015 the opportunity arose in Australia to help the Durst distributor grow the Durst brand in the region, and this led to the launch of Durst Oceania, which is currently headed up by Matt.

Bianca Martin

Public Relations

Bianca is currently the Commercial Manager at IVE Brand Activations. She has superior interpersonal and written communication skills, including building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. With a proven track record in the achievement of sales outcomes through high-level negotiation skills, attention to detail, and implementation of creative and innovative ‘point of sale’ strategies, Bianca is always willing to explore new business opportunities and implement innovative marketing solutions.

Life Members

The Federal Board from time to time may award Life Membership to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to FESPA Australia. The following are Life Members of the Association:

Ron Cromb

Adrian Crothers

Geoff Harris

Merv Mason B.E.M.

Stan Starkins

Robert Wade, HRI

Trevor Cunningham

John Pulvirenti

Low White

Ron Mason

John Dall’Amico

Howard Everson

Bill Porteous

Clem Johnson