The History of Adams Print
130 Years of Innovation and still going strong
Founded in 1895 by Hubert Adams in Linton, near Ballarat, Adams Print began as a newspaper publisher for local miners. Over the years, Hubert expanded his business with several local papers and moved to Geelong in 1922, renaming it Hubert Adams & Co. In 1952, the company became Adams Printers and modernised with offset printing technology.
The company grew through the decades, earning multiple gold medals at the National Print Awards and expanding into Melbourne in 2003. In 2018, Adams Print entered the digital printing space with the installation of an HP Indigo Press.
In 2024, Adams Print merged with Complete Colour Printing, continuing its legacy as one of Victoria’s leading print companies. Through innovation and dedication to quality, Adams Print has been a major force in Australian printing for over 130 years.
Hubert Adams, aged 21, starts the Grenville Standard at Linton, near Ballarat.
Grenville Standard office moves to Clyde Street, Linton.
First issue of the Kaleno Banner published from the office at Glenfine Road, Kaleno.
First issue of the Pitfield Banner and Hollybush Times published from the office at Main Street, Kaleno.
First issue of Rokewood Reformer and Corindhap Chronicle published from the office at Main Street, Kaleno.
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.
First issue of the Lismore, Derrinallum and Cressy Advertiser published by Hubert Adams for the proprietors Adams and Thomas at High Street, Lismore.
Hubert Adams sells the Grenville Standard which continues to be published from Clyde Street, Linton.
The business moved from Lismore to Geelong. Renamed Hubert Adams & Co and located in the Block Buildings, adjacent to Little Malop Street.
Hubert’s grandson, Bruce, commenced working in the business.
Hubert Adams is knocked off his bike and dies later that night. Hubert’s daughter, Lynn, and grandson, Bruce, take over running the business.
The business name is changed to Adams Printers. The existing letterpress is modernised and offset printing technology is introduced.
Adams Printers is registered as a Pty Ltd company.
The James Street premise is outgrown and a purpose-built factory is erected in Malop Street.
Adams Printers is sold by Bruce Adams.
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.
Adams Print expands into the Melbourne market with the establishment of its Southbank office.
Adams Print is recognised at both the National Print Awards and as an inductee into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
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.
Major investment in press technology improves print innovation capabilities.
The fourth year of consecutive medal-winning performance at the National Print Awards.
Adams Print receives the Heidelberg Award for Excellence in Craft at the National Print Awards.
Further, we were awarded our sixth Gold medal at the National Print Awards since 2004.
Adams Print enters the Digital Printing space with the installation of an HP Indigo Printing Press.
Adams Print wins Gold at the National Print Awards. (View More)
A move to bring two well-established, trusted and innovative print brands, Adams Print and Complete Colour Printing, together. (Read more)
Adams Print further embellished our 130th Year with another milestone: a 40th National Print Awards Gold at the 40th National Print Awards!