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KWIK KOPY PIONEERS IN PRINT

With over 40 years pioneering in the print industry, Kwik Kopy is your trusted partner in innovative printing solutions for all businesses, excelling in everything from stationery to large format projects.

Discover the Key to Success with Kwik Kopy Australia

Are you curious about the secrets behind a successful franchising business? Watch an insightful discussion with Stephen Penfold, where he shares the philosophy that drives Kwik Kopy Australia to the top of the industry.

In 1980, Stephen Penfold met Bud Hadfield in Texas and was captivated by Hadfield’s unique approach to franchising. Rather than focusing on technology, Hadfield believed the key to success lies in building trust with customers. This philosophy has become the cornerstone of Kwik Kopy Australia’s success.

Our system is built on finding individuals with exceptional interpersonal and people skills. It’s not just about starting a new business; it’s about becoming part of a franchise with a proven track record. Kwik Kopy is one of the highest-performing franchises, boasting very profitable franchisees, a dominant market share, dedicated staff, and a robust support system.

See the timeline below to learn how Kwik Kopy Australia started, pioneered the print franchise industry in Australia, and continues to thrive in the competitive world.

1830

William Moffitt, released from jail as the colony has no bookbinder, starts print company William Moffitt & Co in King Street.

1895

Introduced

First stone-bed lithographic printer introduced to Australia.

1898

Expanded

First linotype machine is installed in a glass room. It was such a novelty.

1902

WC Penfolds publishes its first book.

1917

WC Penfolds creates incentives for employees to innovate and patent new products and technologies.

1918

Penfolds prints the first edition of Norman Lindsay‘s 'The Magic Pudding’.

1919

Edwin and Norman, sons of Fred, join as second generation WC Penfolds printers.

1923

Penfolds enters packaging market with foil printing and embossing for Nestlé.

1924

WC Penfold elected President of NSW Master Printers Association.

1926

First Heidelberg and MAN printing presses installed.

1930

The family produce 100 years of WC Penfold book.

1937

Photogravure and photolithography introduced.

1943

Penfolds introduce the famous horse and cart to Sydney’s streets as petrol for deliveries is hard to come by.

1956

Sales pass one million pounds!

1961

Stephen, son of Edwin, and William, son of Norman, join as third generation WC Penfold printers.

1963

Stephen introduces flexographic printing, and the company begins work for the biscuit industry.

1968

Bud Hadfield starts Kwik Kopy in Houston Texas and starts franchising.

1975

Hot Spot Instant Printing, precursor to Kwik Kopy, started by Penfolds with 3 shops in Sydney.

1981

Stephen and wife Barbara, look for a way into Quick printing and meet Bud Hadfield. Stephen acquires license from Bud for Australia and New Zealand on behalf of WC Penfold.

1982

The first centre opens by Reg and Mary Waite in Sydney. Reg and Mary open 3 centres in NSW with their family.

1982

Wing and Ay Wee Khong buy Market Street. Wing remains an owner.

1982

First centre opens in QLD by Bruce and June Petfield who open a further 3 centres with their children.

1985

1985 The first ’K’ man ads are created by Bryce Courtney.

1987

Matthew Penfold joins as fourth generation Penfold printer and serves two years as a cadet with UK Kwik Kopy.

1987

Apple Macintosh ‘Desktop Publishing’ design systems first introduced.

1988

Kwik Kopy becomes the first company registered under the Franchise Code of conduct.

1988

Stephen appointed advisor to the Australian Government in developing the first Australian Franchise Code of Conduct.

1995

The Waites win Australian Franchisees of the Year.

1997

First Kwik Kopy store opened in Perth by a young Anthony Nixon.

2003

Owners of Blacktown are winners of Australian Franchisee of the Year.

2003

Kwik Kopy Australia opens its 100th store in Melbourne CBD.

2003

Stephen an inaugural inductee into the Franchising Hall of Fame.

2009

Kwik Kopy Ringwood wins Australian Franchisee of the Year.

2016

Kwik Kopy develops ‘Print Speak’ Business Intelligence software.

2019

Stephen awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Print Awards. Annalise Andrews, Stephen’s daughter, joins Board.

2021

Matthew appointed Chairman.

2022

Eloise Penfold, Matthew’s daughter, joins as Finance Manager and fifth generation Penfold.

2022

Kwik Kopy Australia celebrates 40th anniversary. A new and exciting Kwik Kopy future.