Testimonials

“By working with Soar we don’t have to feel guilty about the printing we do, because we know for certain that we’re only using environmentally-sustainable inks and paper. Anything that’s clean and green is good!”                                                                                                                               Linda Vagana, General Manager, Duffy Books in Homes

“Globally, Estée Lauder requires suppliers to meet quality and environmental management standards. Soar Printing are ISO 14001 and Enviromark certified, so they’re a good sustainability fit for us.”                                                                                                                      Kevin Wildman, Creative Director, Estée Lauder New Zealand

Soar People

At the heart of our business is a team of around 70 talented, experienced people who eat, sleep and breathe printing. Here are some of the key people who keep our company humming.

 

Fred Soar
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Until he joined Soar Printing in 1990, Fred worked as an accountant for multi-nationals such as Johnson & Johnson and the ANZ Bank. He has a head for numbers and a passion for the print industry. To gain technical knowledge and a broad view of the business, Fred had several roles within Soar before reaching the position of Managing Director.

 

Jenny Carter
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

Before joining Soar in 1990, Jenny worked as a chartered accountant with Arthur Young (now Ernst & Young) for 10 years, including a four year stint in Canada specialising in audit and systems work. In addition to her role as financial director, Jenny has responsibilities in the area of quality control and environmental management.

 

Brian Landry 
GENERAL MANAGER

Originally a photolithographer, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge having moved through production management in New Zealand’s leading design agency into general management of two large printing companies, and some time within the signage industry. Brian is very “hands” on.

 

Chris Agius
OPERATIONS MANAGER

With a Bachelor of Business and almost 25 years experience in senior management roles in manufacturing and implementing ‘Lean methodologies’ predominately within the print industry both in New Zealand and overseas, Chris is well known within the print industry as a manufacturing specialist and now works as Operations manager for Soar Printing.

   
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