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Bill CurrieCurrie & Southward Printers Engineers was established in 1949 to deliver engineering maintenance services to Melbourne printers. In 1955, the late William Currie took sole control of the company and under his direction, it flourished to become the strong and respected firm, Currie & Company.

Today, Currie & Company continues as a fully Australian owned and operated company. Under the management of David Currie, the Company has maintained its focus on delivering technical service and support of the highest possible standard, while also distributing a range of quality equipment and consumables to the Australian printing industry.

Currie & Company has a long tradition in technical training and development, supporting an extensive apprenticeship and traineeship program. Management ensures staff are kept up to date with the latest developments in technology by arranging regular visits to overseas manufacturers for intensive training programs.

The Australian printing industry benefits from the contribution of Currie & Company staff and resources through the Company's affiliation with trade shows, professional associations and industry organisations. The Company also supports several printing colleges around Australia with installations of state of the art equipment for use by students.

The Company boasts an impressive range of products spanning the full operation of today's modern industry. Machinery sourced from Japan, Europe and North America, offers Australian printers the latest technology available. The long term relationships with several manufacturers, including Shinohara Fuji and Horizon, go back to the early days of Currie & Company, and form the backbone of the Company's success and reputation in the Australian marketplace.



MANUFACTURERS CURRENTLY
REPRESENTED BY CURRIE GROUP AND COMPANY

• AGFA-GEVAERT Graphic Systems.
• Dotprint-Polyestor Plate Material.
• ECRM-Imaging Systems.
• Glunz&Jensen-Processors.
• Horizon International-Finishing Products.
Hp Indigo-Digital Presses.
• Hurst Graphics-Press Room Chemistry.
• Itotec-Guillotines.
• IPA-Wire Stitchers.
• Megami-Speciality Inks.
• Shinohara-Printing Presses.
• Shoei-Folding Equipment.
• T&K TOKA-BestOne Inks.
• Plastikoil-Bookbinding System.
• …….and many others


The Company's head office is located in Hawthorn, Victoria with branches in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Australian Capital Territory. We have Agency agreements with distributors who are active in the Northern Territory and Tasmania. Staff include administration, sales and technical experts who pride themselves on their commitment to delivering quality service.

Company Size

Total Currie Staff :

85

Stores :9
Sales :26
Administration :19
Technical :31

Company History
 
1949
Commenced business as Currie & Southward Printers Engineers to the Melbourne printing industry
1955
Mr Bill Currie became the sole owner of the company
1959
Staff total 20
1969
Staff total 30
Transport division & electrical divisions in operation

1970
Used machinery sales division commenced operation
1975
New machinery sales division commenced in partnership with I.P.E.S. in Sydney
1977
New machinery sales commenced in Melbourne
1980
Dissolved partnersip with I.P.E.S.
New machinery sales divisions operate as Currie & Company
Opened Adelaide Branch Office
Opened Sydney Branch Office

1983
Established agent in Perth
1988
Opened Brisbane Branch Office
1989
Established agent in Tasmania
Moved to new purpose built premises in Hawthorn

1991
Closed Adelaide Branch Office and established agent
1995
Established partnership role with Fuji Xerox
1996
Purchased 25% shareholding in A.M. International (Australia)
Appointed AMI as agents in South Australia, Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory

1999
Currie celebrate 50 years in business
2000
Appointed the Australian distributor for ECRM Imaging Products
2000
Became the majority shareholder in AM International
2001
HP Indigo appointed Currie and Co as their Australian distributor for digital printing press

2002


AM International (New Zealand) appointed as a distributor for Currie and Company and acquired 40%


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