The Real Cost
The Saving Is There.
You Just Haven't
Claimed It Yet.
Production is the largest controllable cost for most Australian publishers.
Australian publishers pay 30–45% more than equivalent offshore production. That gap reflects domestic overhead — not better colour, more reliable press dates or more responsive service.
How We Compare
Three Ways to Buy
Publishing Print.
Everything your local supplier provides
— at 30–45% less.
Item | Local Printer | Direct Offshore | PrintCentre |
|---|---|---|---|
Colour for premium advertisers | Reliable | Inconsistent | G7-calibrated, Issue Zero proof run |
Issue date reliability | Generally good | Unpredictable | Production slots locked in advance |
Paper stock access | Limited to local supply | Variable | Direct international mill relationships |
Paper stock access | Limited to local supply | Variable | Direct international mill relationships |
Paper stock access | Limited to local supply | Variable | Direct international mill relationships |
Regional version changes | Possible, at cost | Complex | Mid-run version changes supported |
Deadline contingency | Limited | None | Air-freight bridge stock option |
Billing | Sometimes opaque | Unpredictable | Fixed total cost |
When things go wrong | Supplier handles | You handle | We handle |
Your Questions, Answered
What Publishers Ask Before
Committing Their Title
Fair questions. Specific answers.
Will our colour satisfy premium advertisers?
Our factory partners are G7 Master Colour certified. We produce an Issue Zero — a full proof run of your first issue — for your editorial team's sign-off before the first live press run.
Can you source our house paper stock?
We have direct relationships with international paper mills — consistent access to your preferred stock at wholesale pricing.
Can you guarantee our issue dates?
Production slots are locked to your schedule in advance. For time-critical issues, we air-freight a smaller quantity to hit your launch date while the main run follows by sea.
Can you handle regional editions?
Yes. Mid-run version changes for regional advertising or editorial are supported without stopping the press.
Our Publishing & Media Capabilities
Every Format Your Publishing Business Produces —
At the Right Price
Full-spectrum publishing print from a single partner.
Consumer Magazines
Weekly, fortnightly and monthly titles with production slots locked to your schedule
Trade & Industry Publications
B2B magazines, newsletters and industry journals at scale
Specialty & Quarterly Titles
Lower-volume premium publications with luxury stocks and special finishes
Catalogues & Retail Publication
High-volume consumer and trade catalogues
Books & Monographs
Short-run and high-volume book production
Annual & Sustainability Reports
Premium corporate publications with sophisticated layouts
Newsletters & Subscriber Print
High-volume insert and newsletter production for distribution
Event & Conference Print
Programs, signage, name badges and delegate materials
Posters & Large Format
Editorial, promotional and campaign posters at publication scale
The Process
Three Steps to Lower
Production Costs —
Without Risking an Issue
Issue Zero first. Live run only when you're satisfied.
Free Audit (Your time: 15 minutes)
Share your specs, paper stock details and invoices. We build a like-for-like cost comparison. No obligation.
Week 1
Samples (Your time: 30 minutes to review)
We produce a full sample issue. Your editorial and production team reviews colour, paper weight, binding and finish before anything is approved.
Week 2
Managed Production (Your time: near zero)
Slots locked to your publishing calendar, QA at every stage, delivery to your distributor or fulfilment house.
Weeks 3–4
Your Print, Handled
You brief us once. We handle everything after that.
Ongoing
Annual Print Spend | Projected Annual Saving |
|---|---|
$100,000 | $30,000 – $45,000 projected saving |
$250,000 | $75,000 – $112,000 projected saving |
$500,000 | $150,000 – $225,000 projected saving |
$1,000,000+ | $300,000+ projected saving |
The Numbers
What Publishers
Typically Recover
Based on current factory pricing and landed cost modelling.
Our Commitment
Global Production.
Australian Accountability.
Issue Dates Guaranteed.
Standard on every job — not an upgrade.
40 years building factory relationships, paper mill connections and press scheduling discipline means your business gets that knowledge from day one. That includes the G7 advertiser standard, paper mill relationships and production scheduling discipline that protects your issue dates and keeps your advertising clients satisfied.
G7 Master Colour certified factory partners
the standard premium advertisers expect
Issue Zero proof run included
full sample before your first live press run
Production slots locked to your publishing calendar
no capacity scrambling
Air-freight bridge stock option
issue dates protected regardless of shipping
Direct international paper mill relationships
consistent house stock access
Mid-run version changes supported
regional editions without press stoppage
Pre-shipment quality verification
before anything leaves the factory
Australian-owned and operated
contracts under Australian Commercial Law
Fixed landed costs
freight, duties and GST in every quote
Fully insured shipments
we manage it if something goes wrong
Named Australian account manager
same person on every title
FSC-certified paper stocks available
for your sustainability reporting
GST registered
clean invoicing for your finance team
File cutoff windows are set for your title upfront. Within those windows, updates are accommodated.
Yes. Mid-run version changes supported without stopping the press.
We air-freight a smaller quantity to protect your date. Both legs costed upfront.
Yes — start with a single title and expand once satisfied.
None. The audit and Issue Zero proof run are both obligation-free.
Still Have Questions?
Common Questions
A Few More Things
Publishers Ask
Anything else — call us on +612 560 44444
Ready to Start?
Your Production Budget Has
More Room Than Your
Supplier Is Showing You.
Fifteen minutes. No obligation.
No pitch. No obligation. Just numbers.
Or speak with our financial services team — +612 560 44444