CMYKhub has revealed plans to move towards 24-hour production at its new purpose-built headquarters in Melbourne, a move that will also create new job opportunities.
The new premises will represent twice the space of its current premises, which is currently spread over six locations in Heidelberg, Melbourne. The new headquarters on Wright Road will also feature 500sqm of office space across two levels.
CMYKhub CEO Dayne Nankervis told Sprinter the new facility’s scale and design are key to the company’s ambitions for 24-hour operations.
“We have a total goal of this factory being a 24-hour operation, which will mean new staff – so we will be actively recruiting,” Nankervis said.
“This setup, with its purpose-built layout, new equipment, and proximity to the city and major freight hubs, positions us for strong, sustainable growth.”
The new CMYKhub headquarters also aims to set a new benchmark for sustainability. The new building is highly insulated, and the company is currently installing a 300-kilowatt solar system. Many of the lights are motion-censored and the factory’s HVAC system provides better heating, cooling, and humidity control.
“The layout supports a seamless production flow – always moving forward, never backward,” Nankervis said.
Nankervis said CMYKhub also drew inspiration from European manufacturing sites in its emphasis on staff wellbeing.
“When we toured factories in Europe, we noticed their emphasis on natural light. That inspired us to add more windows to create a brighter, more pleasant workspace for our staff,” he said.
According to Nankervis, constructing the new facility has been multi-generational goal for the company.
“While this building has been in planning for two to three years, the broader goal has been a decade in the making,” he said.
“We supply around 4000 businesses and small printers each month – a number that’s growing. Through COVID, we learned how important continuity and reliability is. Our success directly supports our clients’ success, so it’s vital that we mitigate risks and provide them with confidence in our operations.
“For printers, the building is often one of the biggest risks – especially if it’s leased. A landlord could sell or redevelop the property, and insurance companies often hesitate with non-purpose-built manufacturing sites. So, achieving this purpose-built facility after nearly a decade is something worth celebrating.
“For our clients, it sends a strong message: we’re here for the long term. It shows our ongoing commitment to reinvest and provide them the security to focus on their businesses, knowing we’re here to support them.”
CMYKhub recently unveiled its Komori Lithrone GX40RP at its new headquarters – the first of two new machines making their debut. The company has also installed a Canon varioPRINT iX3200 B3 press, which was purchased last year at drupa.
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