Datamail Group makes key purchase

Datamail Limited, CommArts' owner, purchased shares in Gallagher Communication Holdings Limited, which wholly owns Moore Gallagher Limited. Formed in 2000, Moore Gallagher, with turnover exceeding NZ$50 million and staff of 325, has provided print, direct marketing and billing services in the market.

Datamail Group will own and manage Moore Gallagher's mailhouse line of business, while Wickliffe Limited, has purchased the offset print line of business and will manage this separately from the Datamail Group.

Datamail Group CEO, Gary Woodham said his company had been looking for opportunities to strengthen its position in the growing Auckland market. "This is a good fit from a client and culture point of view. We are very happy to welcome Moore Gallagher people and clients into the Datamail Group.

CommArts wins prestigious Design ‘Best’ Awards

CommArts design excellence was rewarded in the 2005 Best Awards with four awards as follows:

Winner of Self Promotion category for a Christmas client gift - a cookbook that included quirky recipes from all the staff supported by great typographic design

Finalist of Identity Development (Small Scale) category for Room Two Identity which promotes a range of contemporary laser cut furniture.

Finalist in Visual Communications category for No Such Place Promotion that conveyed the mood of the performance for this internationally renowned dance troupe.

Highly Commended in Editorial and Books category for the 150 Years of Stamps Album which is the ultimate collector’s stamp book capturing 150 years of New Zealand stamp design.