John Forrest

The business specializes in commercial photo processing and printing services to professional photographers, companies and individuals across the globe (into 88 countries since 2008). HC Pro acts as a "print fulfillment partner" to a number of national iconic brands and international businesses. Also offered are full in-house design and collating,... packing and shipping facilities. HC Pro has the latest technology for printing pro-quality images on materials such as traditional photo paper, ink jet, digital press paper products, ready-to-hang products, including framed prints, stretched canvas and metal prints. Mr Forrest said the company has been re-branding its name, installing new technology and equipment and readying to compete more effectively in national and international market places at a time when many Australian businesses were struggling. Part of the company's enhanced service delivery has been the development of remote order entry software which has extended services to photographers at all levels and in all places. "It takes courage to make these sorts of decisions for the future in these difficult times, so the way HC Pro intends to streamline their business utilising a new green-field site is great news for Horsham," Mr Forrest said. "I met with the owners today. They told me they aim to become more cost effective, leaner and competitive by having greater control of their production processes. "This will mean they can handle larger contracts and better service overseas (.com) customers at internationally competitive price points. Already, less than two percent of their sales are local. "What I like about this business is the way it has grown along with the regional economy. "Brian Murray has always invested in the future from when he first started business some 53 years ago." Mr Forrest said HC Pro has been nominated for a Telstra Australian Business Award in recognition of its contribution to the regional economy. He said he would support the company's application for a Federal Ausindustry grant ...Read More