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It&#8217;s no longer just one piece of the puzzle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That change has led the business to broaden its offering, allowing it to support clients across multiple areas rather than just print.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A lot of our clients don&#8217;t want multiple providers,&#8221; Williams said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They want one group they can trust to look after everything and keep it running properly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The company has continued to grow its team across Geelong and Ballarat as part of that expansion, with a focus on hiring locally and building long-term capability within the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are great people locally,&#8221; Williams said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re always meeting people, even when we don&#8217;t have a role immediately available. 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