A proud history of printing dating back to 1895
The founder of the company, Hubert Adams, a true pioneer born at Sandhurst during the Gold Rush, published and printed newspapers for the miners on the goldfields at Linton, Pitfield, Kaleno and Lismore – all located between Ballarat and Geelong – before relocating the business to Geelong in 1922.
1895
Hubert Adams, aged 21, starts the Grenville Standard at Linton, near Ballarat.
1898
Grenville Standard office moves to Clyde Street, Linton.
1899
First issue of the Kaleno Banner published from the office at Glenfine Road, Kaleno.
1900
First issue of the Pitfield Banner and Hollybush Times published from the office at Main Street, Kaleno.
1901
First issue of Rokewood Reformer and Corindhap Chronicle published from the office at Main Street, Kaleno.
1910
First issue of the Lismore Advertiser published by Hubert Adams at High Street, Lismore. Hubert sells his share of the Pitfield Banner according to his editorial in the first issue.
1911
First issue of the Lismore, Derrinallum and Cressy Advertiser published by Hubert Adams for the proprietors Adams and Thomas at High Street, Lismore.
1915
Hubert Adams sells the Grenville Standard which continues to be published from Clyde Street, Linton.
Image: State Library of Victoria.
1922
The business moved from Lismore to Geelong. Renamed Hubert Adams & Co and located in the Block Buildings, adjacent to Little Malop Street.
Image: State Library of Victoria.
1945
Hubert’s grandson, Bruce, commenced working in the business.
1948
Hubert Adams is knocked off his bike and dies later that night. Hubert’s daughter, Lynn, and grandson, Bruce, take over running the business.
1952
The business name is changed to Adams Printers. The existing letterpress is modernised and offset printing technology is introduced.
1966
The James Street premise is outgrown and a purpose-built factory is erected in Malop Street.
1995
Adams Printers is sold by Bruce Adams.
2002
Rob Hulls, Victorian Minister for the Manufacturing Industry opened the new purpose-built premises in Breakwater, Geelong. The factory is fitted with the latest A1 print technology.
2003
Adams Print expands into the Melbourne market with the establishment of its Southbank office.
2004
Adams Print is recognised at both the National Print Awards and as an inductee into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
2006
Adams Print celebrates a third consecutive gold medal at the National Print Awards and receives a Geelong Business Excellence award for excellence in Manufacturing & Export.
2007
Major investment in press technology improves print innovation capabilities.
The fourth year of consecutive medal-winning performance at the National Print Awards.
2010
Adams Print celebrates its 115th anniversary.
2017
Adams Print opens colour studio in Montague Street, South Melbourne.
Adams Print wins the prestigious Judges Award at the National Print Awards.
2018
Adams Print invests in digital technology installing a HP Indigo press.
Adams Print again wins the prestigious Judges Award at the National Print Awards.
2020
Adams Print celebrates its 125th anniversary.