Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Book Printing Partner in Sydney
Established in 1979, Ligare has been a cornerstone of book printing in Australia for over four decades. Our full-service factory in Sydney specialises in crafting high-quality hardcover and softcover books, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. With a commitment to excellence, we manage every stage of production in-housefrom prepress to distributionensuring precision and care at every step. Our team of industry experts works closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions, leveraging trusted local suppliers and sustainable practices.We pride ourselves on fast turnaround times without compromising quality, supporting both large-scale offset printing and flexible digital printing for shorter runs. Our diverse binding methods and custom embellishments cater to unique project requirements, while our logistics division ensures reliable domestic and international distribution. As a family-owned business, we remain passionate about creating timeless books that resonate across generations, embodying our mission to transform ideas into enduring physical forms.
Services
Prepress
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Specialised Bindery
Custom Embellishments
Logistics & Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in book printing.
- Our books are proudly manufactured in Sydney, Australia.
- We guarantee fast turnaround times without compromising quality.
- Our team provides expert support from concept to delivery.
- We offer comprehensive in-house services covering all printing needs.
Services
Prepress
Our dedicated prepress team ensures seamless transition from digital files to print-ready materials. We handle colour correction, layout optimisation, and technical checks to guarantee flawless output. Clients receive expert guidance on file specifications and formatting requirements.
Offset Printing
Cost-effective solution for large-volume book production. Utilising advanced offset technology, we deliver high-resolution prints in both monochrome and full colour. Ideal for publishers and businesses requiring consistent quality across extensive print runs.
Digital Printing
Flexible digital printing services cater to short-run publications and urgent projects. This eco-friendly option reduces waste while maintaining professional quality, perfect for self-publishers and small businesses with variable print quantities.
Specialised Bindery
Australia's most comprehensive binding solutions, including perfect binding, case binding, and saddle-stitching. Our expertise accommodates diverse formats from pocket guides to premium hardcover editions, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
Custom Embellishments
Elevate your book's presentation with foil stamping, embossing, and specialty coatings. Our in-house embellishment division adds unique tactile and visual elements that enhance marketability and create lasting impressions for discerning clients.
Questions
What book formats do you specialise in?
We produce hardcover, softcover, perfect-bound, and case-bound books in various sizes and thicknesses to suit all publishing needs.
Can you handle international distribution?
Yes, our logistics division manages domestic and international shipping with door-to-door tracking and risk-managed solutions.
What file formats do you accept for printing?
We accept PDF, INDD, AI, and EPS files. Our prepress team provides detailed specifications for optimal print preparation.
Do you offer design assistance?
While we don't provide full design services, our team offers technical support for file formatting and layout optimisation.
What is your typical turnaround time?
Standard production takes 10-15 business days, with expedited options available for urgent projects without compromising quality.
Are your materials environmentally sustainable?
We prioritise local suppliers and use FSC-certified papers, implementing eco-conscious practices across our Sydney manufacturing facility.
Reviews (5)
Julian Davies
Jul 05, 2021
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Ligare has been printing our books for many years and recently have been making jackets for our paperbacks with great effectiveness. We're delighted, as usual, with the quality of our latest delivery. Finlay Lloyd Publishers
Alicia Yelavich
Oct 05, 2020
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I recently used Ligare to print a cookbook for our school. We had a number of quotes, however Ligare were the most responsive, helpful, knowledgeable and cost effective. From
quoting, proofing, finished product, delivery we were so happy with the process and end result. The quality of product has been labelled by our community as our very own Donna Hay cookbook. Having such a great book allowed us to raise more than expected for the school.
Lastly, knowing they are Australian made & FSC certified made us very happy with our choice of printer.
quoting, proofing, finished product, delivery we were so happy with the process and end result. The quality of product has been labelled by our community as our very own Donna Hay cookbook. Having such a great book allowed us to raise more than expected for the school.
Lastly, knowing they are Australian made & FSC certified made us very happy with our choice of printer.
Kewyn Gold
Jun 20, 2018
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Second year running a large diary order and I cannot fault their quality nor their service. Susana Marques is very helpful and above all responsive at all stages. No matter the issue she is there to communicate with you throughout the process.
Darren Golby
Sep 07, 2016
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ALL i can say do not ever work there or get jobs printed here most of there work is very bad i worked there for 4 weeks and they done about 10 reprints due to bad printering and folding problems they treat there workers like slaves speak to you like dirt the machines are like scrap metal not one person i meet there like working in this place 27 years as a printer never seen anything like this ever they cut corners just to get job out take a printer advise stay away
Christine Osborne
Aug 18, 2013
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Ligare have done an excellent job printing my book Travels with My Hat. Their sales manager who basically handled the production was extremely helpful and I have no hesitation in recommending
the company to other writers considering self publishing.
the company to other writers considering self publishing.
