SOS and Astra Partner for Cross-Tasman Print on Demand Solutions
New Zealand company Astra Print and Alexandria based SOS Print + Media Group have partnered to provide a true cross Tasman print on demand solution, offering production of books, training manuals and other print items in Sydney and Wellington with distribution services across Australia and New Zealand.
Both companies are at the forefront of technology in digital print and have a reputation of being early adopters: Astra recently installed a Screen Truepress 520, a high speed inkjet press with integrated finishing line. Publications are printed at speeds of up to 128 meters and bound inline. The system can switch between saddle stitching, glue and perfect binding.
SOS Print + Media will install a Kodak Prosper inkjet in October/November this year. The first installation of a Kodak Prosper press in Asia Pacific, it will print at a staggering 3600 pages per minute and mostly used for the production of trade books and educational print.
"We have been looking for a reliable, high quality print partner in New Zealand for a long time. Astra is an ideal partner for us, as distribute and print across the Tasman is an absolute necessity," says Michael Schulz, director at SOS Print + Media. "Astra Print in Wellington is a modern, technologically very advanced company and we know that we will be able to work well together, establishing seamless workflows and digital solutions for customers in Australia and New Zealand. The two companies are already working on several joint projects."
Steve Messenger, CEO of Astra Print in Wellington says “It is clear to Astra that in order for this supply chain to survive and flourish inventory needs to be removed. Astra is pleased to be able to be part of this regional solution for on demand books.”
SOS Print + Media Group was founded 1976 and has since grown to employ over 120 people. It has production, warehousing and distribution facilities in Alexandria.
Astra Print is Wellington based and was founded in 1935. Astra has production capabilities in Wellington , Auckland and Christchurch and employs over 200 people.

SOS and Astra Partner for Cross-Tasman Print on Demand Solutions

New Zealand company Astra Print and Alexandria based SOS Print + Media Group have partnered to provide a true cross Tasman print on demand solution, offering production of books, training manuals and other print items in Sydney and Wellington with distribution services across Australia and New Zealand.

Both companies are at the forefront of technology in digital print and have a reputation of being early adopters: Astra recently installed a Screen Truepress 520, a high speed inkjet press with integrated finishing line. Publications are printed at speeds of up to 128 meters and bound inline. The system can switch between saddle stitching, glue and perfect binding.

SOS Print + Media will install a Kodak Prosper inkjet in October/November this year. The first installation of a Kodak Prosper press in Asia Pacific, it will print at a staggering 3600 pages per minute and mostly used for the production of trade books and educational print.

"We have been looking for a reliable, high quality print partner in New Zealand for a long time. Astra is an ideal partner for us, as distribute and print across the Tasman is an absolute necessity," says Michael Schulz, director at SOS Print + Media. "Astra Print in Wellington is a modern, technologically very advanced company and we know that we will be able to work well together, establishing seamless workflows and digital solutions for customers in Australia and New Zealand. The two companies are already working on several joint projects."
Steve Messenger, CEO of Astra Print in Wellington says “It is clear to Astra that in order for this supply chain to survive and flourish inventory needs to be removed. Astra is pleased to be able to be part of this regional solution for on demand books.”

SOS Print + Media Group was founded 1976 and has since grown to employ over 120 people. It has production, warehousing and distribution facilities in Alexandria.

Astra Print is Wellington based and was founded in 1935. Astra has production capabilities in Wellington , Auckland and Christchurch and employs over 200 people.