Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Printing & Book Publishing Services in Brisbane
Clark & Mackay, established in 1928, is one of Queensland's oldest and most respected printing and publishing firms. Our expertise spans book publishing, digital printing, binding, and comprehensive print solutions tailored to corporate and individual needs. With nearly a century of experience, we combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality results. Our team of seasoned professionals prioritizes client satisfaction, offering personalized service and technical excellence across Brisbane and Australia-wide. We specialize in transforming manuscripts into professionally published books, producing marketing materials, and providing end-to-end printing services.Our commitment to innovation ensures clients benefit from efficient workflows, cost-effective solutions, and timely delivery. As a family-owned business, we maintain a strong focus on quality, service, and courtesy, supporting authors, businesses, and organizations in achieving their communication goals. Our facilities in Acacia Ridge house advanced equipment for digital and offset printing, enabling us to handle projects of any scale. From small-run flyers to large-scale book production, we deliver consistent quality backed by decades of industry knowledge. Our services extend to direct mail solutions, artwork design, and binding options that meet diverse client requirements.
Services
Book Publishing
Digital Printing
Flyer Printing
Binding Services
Mail Services
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 100 years of printing and publishing expertise in Queensland.
- Our comprehensive services cover book publishing, digital printing, and binding solutions.
- We utilize state-of-the-art printing technology for superior quality and efficiency.
- Our experienced team provides personalized support for every client's unique needs.
- We maintain a family-owned commitment to quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
Services
Book Publishing
Our book publishing service handles every stage from manuscript submission to final distribution. Authors receive editorial feedback, design support, and multiple binding options including hardcover and softcover. We utilize print-on-demand, digital, and offset technologies to accommodate different quantity requirements while maintaining quality standards.
Digital Printing
Digital printing solutions cater to mid-range quantities with quick turnaround times. This method supports both black-and-white and full-color printing for books, marketing materials, and business documents. Our Brisbane facility manages projects locally from file preparation to finished product delivery within two to three weeks.
Flyer Printing
Custom flyer printing services create professional marketing collateral in various sizes and finishes. We produce full-color, single-color, or black-and-white flyers using gloss or matte coated paper stocks. Our team assists with design implementation or works from client-supplied digital files for consistent branding.
Binding Services
Comprehensive binding options include saddle-stitching for magazines, burst binding for reports, and hardcover case binding. We also provide spiral and comb binding for technical manuals and diaries. Our finishing department ensures durability and professional presentation for all printed materials.
Mail Services
Direct mail solutions encompass printing, addressing, folding, insertion, and plastic wrapping services. We handle bulk mailouts with barcoding capabilities for efficient distribution. This service integrates with our printing offerings to provide complete campaign management from production to dispatch.
People
Jason Smith
Managing Director
Jason oversees all operations ensuring clients receive optimal pricing and quality. With extensive industry experience, he maintains the company's commitment to excellence while driving strategic growth initiatives.
Karlie Haling
Administration Officer
Karlie manages administrative operations and client inquiries. Her role ensures smooth day-to-day functioning through effective communication and coordination between departments.
Gary Dempsey
Printing Machinist
Gary supervises production workflow across departments. His technical expertise ensures efficient operation of printing equipment and timely completion of client projects.
Sandra Miers
Bindery and Dispatch Manager
Sandra leads book finishing operations including lamination, trimming, and shipping. She ensures precision in binding processes and coordinates nationwide distribution of finished products.
Jeffrey Harpeng
Guillotine Operator
Jeff handles precision cutting operations preparing materials for binding. His role ensures accurate sizing and quality control during the final production stages.
Questions
What printing services does Clark & Mackay offer?
We provide book printing, digital printing, flyer production, binding solutions, and direct mail services using advanced technology for businesses and authors.
How long has Clark & Mackay been in business?
We've operated since 1928, making us one of Queensland's oldest printing companies with nearly a century of industry experience.
Do you handle book publishing for authors?
Yes, we offer end-to-end book publishing including design, printing, and distribution support for first-time and experienced authors.
What printing technologies do you use?
We employ digital printing, offset printing, and print-on-demand systems to deliver quality results for small to large-volume projects.
Can you assist with artwork design?
Our Brisbane-based art department creates custom designs or works with client-provided files for book covers and print materials.
What binding options are available?
We offer saddle-stitching, burst binding, hardcover binding, spiral/comb binding, and cello-glazing for books and technical manuals.
