About Us
Pioneering bespoke printing across Australia
“Ink in our veins, innovation in our hearts, countless projects, one incredible team. Together, we’ve made printing a powerful tool. We’ve been printing the future for 45 years.”
- Matthew Whitton, Managing Director
Where Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Printing Expertise
Unleash the power of print with Fast Proof Press, the Gold Coast’s leader in pushing printing boundaries with bespoke, high-quality projects. Our state-of-the-art facility houses the largest offset press in Queensland alongside cutting-edge digital and web options, meticulously complemented by a team boasting over 100 years of combined experience. Quality, craftsmanship, timeliness, and sustainability are at our core, ensuring exceptional results for projects of all sizes – we partner with you to make your vision shine.
Where Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Printing Expertise
At Fast Proof Press, we’re passionate about seeing your project succeed. We’ll work closely with you to ensure exceptional results that make a lasting impact.
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1Quality
We meticulously select equipment, cultivate a team of passionate experts, and prioritize sustainable practices.
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2Time-management
We leverage our experience and cutting-edge technology to ensure efficient project execution, delivering exceptional results on time.
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3Sustainability
We actively seek eco-friendly solutions, from using recycled materials to minimizing waste.
Leadership Team
Fast Proof Press, a family business founded in 1979 by the late Bob Whitton, continues his legacy under the stewardship of his sons, Matthew and Daniel, as they lead FPP into its 41st year of operation. Alongside Matthew and Daniel, our leadership team brings passion and experience to their roles, inspiring the rest of the organization to consistently exceed client expectations and produce the finest printed materials available in Australia.
Matthew Whitton
Experienced Managing Director with a proven history of working in the printing industry. Skilled in Pre-press, Business Development, Digital Printing, Offset Printing, and Variable Data Printing. Strong entrepreneurship relaxed professional with current responsibilities including increasing management’s effectiveness by coaching, communicating values and strategies.
Daniel Whitton
Daniel started with Fast Proof Press when he returned from his international travels at the age of 26. Trade-qualified, Daniel, now aged 42, manages a sales team of six personnel. Dan is a father of three young children, and a true driving force in the direction of the business. Daniel manages external research and coordinates all the internal sources of information to retain the organisations’ best customers and to attract new clients. His passion for the print medium is eveident from the moment you speak to him.
Dianne Makhlouf
Dianne is a well-driven individual who has proven experience in developing new business and building professional relationships while nurturing new and existing client accounts in her portfolio. She has worked in the printing industry for over 18 years spanning all areas of the trade including; offset printing, digital, packaging, mailing and distribution, wide format / POS. During this time Dianne has built strong relationships with print partners and suppliers lasting many years.
Paul Wilmer
Paul has spent 27 years in the printing industry 9 of those have been at Fast proof press, Originally working in the Graphic design/reproduction sector then moving to Prepress Management, Customer Service and then sales/account management. He has a close working relationship with many marketing managers several of these have been in excess of 10 years, these range Builders, developers, auction facilities through to advertising agencies and graphic designers.
Stephen Finlay
Stephen started in the printing industry in 1971 as an Apprentice Film combiner and plate maker at John Sands, one of Australia’s largest printing Companies. At 21 he was promoted to Forman of the afternoon shift in charge of 15 Pre-Press staff, the youngest person to hold that position. Stephen has been with Fast Proof for over 20 years and has brought his vast printing and sale knowledge to help build Fast Proof Press to the major printing force it is today
