KWIK KOPY AUSTRALIA JOINS FORTIDIA IN ACQUISITION
Kwik Kopy Australia, the nation’s heritage B2B Franchise group, has announced new international ties as it expands under Fortidia. Fortidia (formerly MBE Worldwide) is a global commerce enabler for MSMEs and consumers providing ecommerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions with multiple brands across 57 countries.
Kwik Kopy’s move to the group further strengths Fortidia’s presence in the ANZ business solutions sector, complementing its existing operations through PACK & SEND (directly operated), the Mail Boxes Etc. and World Options brands (operated via Master Licensees). Under Fortidia, Kwik Kopy Australia will retain its brand, leadership and franchise teams.
Founded in 1982 by the Penfold family, Kwik Kopy Australia is a recognised leader in design, print, and marketing services with a network of over 85 centres nationwide. Stephen Penfold, Kwik Kopy Australia founder has been instrumental to the development of franchising in Australia since the early 1980s. He was the second inductee into the Franchise Council Australia Hall of Fame and founding member of the Council. Since then, it’s been a family affair with a number still actively involved in the organisation in varying capacities from Board to Centre owners.
The Penfold family will retain a minority stake in Kwik Kopy Australia and remain actively involved in contributing to the brand’s next phase of growth alongside Fortidia.
“We are proud of the legacy we have built with Kwik Kopy Australia and excited about the opportunities this new partnership will bring,” said Annalise Penfold, representing the Penfold family. “Fortidia shares our passion for creating customers for life and together we can scale our capabilities in design and technology to world class solutions.
The Fortidia Group closed FY2024 with €1.4 bln (US$1.5 bln) of System-wide Gross Revenue - generated through its location-based platform made of 3,130+ Business Solutions Centres and €22 bln (US $23 bln) of Gross Merchandise Value traded through its digital ecommerce platform.*
Paolo Fiorelli, Chairman and CEO of Fortidia said, “We are delighted to welcome Kwik Kopy Australia to the Fortidia Group. Together, we will strengthen Kwik Kopy’s market position, accelerate growth, deliver innovative solutions and create greater customer value.
Under the new structure, Kwik Kopy Australia’s CEO will also head PACK & SEND.
Sonia Shwabsky, Managing Director of Kwik Kopy Australia and PACK & SEND ANZ said, “I am incredibly excited about the opportunities ahead. With Fortidia as the global enabler of our franchise system, entrepreneurs can tap into globally leading expertise. At the same time, every Kwik Kopy Australia and PACK & SEND business remains proudly Australian and locally owned. This combination gives us the best of both worlds - global strength and local ownership — empowering people to power business and make their mark on the world.”
This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both Fortidia and Kwik Kopy Australia, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and service excellence worldwide.
About Fortidia
Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.A. - a privately-owned company headquartered in Italy - and its affiliates. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for MSMEs and consumers thanks to its platform including brands providing ecommerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (outside the U.S. and Canada.), World Options, PostNet, PACK&SEND, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy, Print Speak, GEL Proximity, and Spedingo. In 2024, the combination of its physical platform - including 3,200+ Business Solutions Centres in 57 countries with over 14,000 associates - with its PrestaShop e-commerce platform served 1.1 mln business customers worldwide generating €1.45 bln (US$1.65 bln) of System-wide Gross Revenue and €22 bln (US$23 bln) of Gross Merchandise Value.
About Kwik Kopy Australia
Kwik Kopy Australia is a leader in the design, print, and signage industry, offering a wide range of services to businesses nationwide. With over 40 years of experience, Kwik Kopy is committed to providing high-quality solutions that meet the needs of its diverse clientele. For more information, visit www.kwikkopy.com.au
For more information, visit the Fortidia Group websites:
www.fortidia.com - kwikkopy.com.au - www.packsend.com.au - www.prestashop.com/en - www.mbeglobal.com - www.mbe.it - www.mbe.es - www.mbe.de - www.mbefrance.fr - www.mbe.pl - www.mbe.pt - www.mbe.co.uk - www.postnet.com - www.packsend.co.uk - www.worldoptions.com - www.alphagraphics.com - www.multicopy.nl - www.printspeak.com - www.gelproximity.com/en - www.spedingo.com/en - https://kwikkopy.com.au/
*Not including Kwik Kopy Australia figures