Print Geek Group was established in 2017 by Chris Symes and has grown from a small operation in Baringa into a connected group of Australian businesses across printing, ecommerce, fulfilment and digital systems.
Print Geek Group began in 2017, created by Chris Symes with a clear focus on practical ecommerce, specialist printing supplies and real customer service.
The business started in the shed at 8 Strong Street, Baringa. As demand grew, the group expanded into the adjoining unit within three years, supporting a larger operation and a growing range of products, services and business systems.
By 2026, Print Geek Group had moved to 22 Squire Crescent, doubling in size and continuing to expand across the print, fulfilment and ecommerce sectors.
Chris Symes has run and been involved in many businesses, including Motorama Toyota, and was a shareholder in the Crick Group on the Sunshine Coast within the motor industry for 20 years.
During that time, Chris worked with major automotive brands including Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault and others, winning multiple awards and gaining extensive experience in operations, customer service, systems and business growth.
Many of the business philosophies used across Print Geek Group are influenced by Toyota-style continuous improvement, practical problem solving, process discipline and customer-focused operations.
The group has grown through practical work, strong systems, customer demand and a willingness to keep improving.
Chris Symes created the business, starting from 8 Strong Street, Baringa.
After strong growth, the business expanded into the adjoining unit to support more stock, production and ecommerce activity.
Tim Schmidt joined Print Geek Group, contributing to the continued development and operation of the business.
Tim Schmidt became a business partner, supporting the group’s continued growth and long-term direction.
The group moved to 22 Squire Crescent, Baringa, doubling in size and creating more capacity for future opportunities.
Chris graduated from La Trobe University Bendigo with a Bachelor of Business / IT, applying that knowledge across past and current businesses.
This combination of business experience and technology knowledge has helped shape Print Geek Group’s focus on ecommerce platforms, digital systems, automation, operational reporting and scalable business processes.
Print Geek Group is continuing to expand and is actively looking for business opportunities and partnerships in the 3PL, printing and ecommerce sectors.
The goal is to build practical, useful and well-run businesses that support customers, creators, retailers and other businesses with reliable products, fulfilment and digital systems.
Print Geek Group is built around practical experience, clear systems and continuous improvement.
We focus on real-world systems that help businesses operate, sell, fulfil and grow.
We apply disciplined improvement thinking to ecommerce, stock, service, fulfilment and operations.
Our businesses are built around useful products, clear communication and reliable support.
We continue to look for partnerships and opportunities across printing, 3PL and ecommerce.
We are open to conversations around business opportunities, partnerships, fulfilment, printing, ecommerce and digital systems.