melbourne-based Total Print Management Pty Ltd, formerly trading as Commerce Press, has entered into liquidation after its business assets were acquired by Hornet Press earlier this year.

Tim Brace of SV Partners was appointed liquidator on 4 June 2025, following a resolution by the company’s members.

Established in 1993, the company operated a printing and merchandise services business in Tullamarine, Victoria. It also acted as the trustee for the Total Print Management Unit Trust. The company’s director is Peter Walsh.

In an Initial Notice to Creditors issued in June 2025, the director cited a decline in company revenue as the primary reason for the business’ failure, resulting in an inability to pay debts as they fell due.

According to the notice, the company’s business assets were sold prior to the liquidator’s appointment to an unrelated third party, Hornet Press Pty Ltd, a commercial colour offset and digital printing business based in Knoxfield, Victoria.

Hornet Press announced the acquisition via social media:

“After 32 years of dedicated service, Peter Walsh, Owner and Director of Commerce Media Group, has made the decision to retire.

“As part of this transition,…