Coleman Group provides clients with 3D printing options that can be used to elevate the visual communication of displays. The final product is installed by our team of trained fitters, who focus on delivering high quality, secure installations.
The Massivit 1800 Pro is the first of its kind in Australia. It is the largest plastic-based 3D printer on the market offering a limitless amount of creative applications within the signage, event and exhibition industry.
Coleman Group provides clients with 3D printing options that can be used to elevate the visual communication of displays. The final product is installed by our team of trained fitters, who focus on delivering high quality, secure installations.
The Massivit 1800 Pro is the first of its kind in Australia. It is the largest plastic-based 3D printer on the market offering a limitless amount of creative applications within the signage, event and exhibition industry.
Coleman Group provides clients with 3D printing options that can be used to elevate the visual communication of displays. The final product is installed by our team of trained fitters, who focus on delivering high quality, secure installations.
The Massivit 1800 Pro is the first of its kind in Australia. It is the largest plastic-based 3D printer on the market offering a limitless amount of creative applications within the signage, event and exhibition industry.
Who we are & what we do
Over the 75 years Coleman Group has been established we have remained innovative and forward-thinking.
Our company is devoted to providing the best experience to our clients and delivering unprecedented high-quality products and services.
Brief history
Established in 1948, Coleman Group has over 70 years of experience within the Signage Industry. This experience, accompanied by the investment and market knowledge of the two owners Glenn Coleman and Rod Peter has grown the company into the multi-million dollar signage giant it is today.
Coleman Group was initially founded by Robert Coleman as R.B. Coleman (Signs) Pty Ltd. In 1948 signage was a completely different industry, less about printing (as the technology did not exist) and more about hand-painting. R.B. Coleman (Signs) Pty Ltd was responsible for a large amount of shopfront and billboard painting, sports event advertisements and vehicle decoration. Robert soon passed the business on to his son Bruce Coleman who rebranded the company as ‘Coleman Signs’. Under the leadership of Bruce, Coleman Signs bought one of the first computerised vinyl cutters – which changed the signage industry. In 1994 Coleman Signs purchased their first printer which was used to print decals onto weathertex.
In 1997 Coleman Signs entered into the new market of scrolling signage units. This brought in a large amount of business in the sporting industry and changed how the company operated on a day-to-day basis. In 1999 the Melbourne Storm NRL team purchased 100 units from Coleman Signs – the first big purchase from any sporting stadium, proving the potential of the technology in the signage industry. Towards the end of the 1990s, Bruce handed the business down to his son Glenn who later rebranded the company as ‘Coleman Group’ under the then 'Business Development Manager', Rod Peter.
Coleman Group entered the exhibition industry in 2003, creating a sister company, ‘FABframe’, and in 2009 Rod Peter joined Glenn in partnership to aid in the management of the business. After years of growing success, the brand expanded internationally and in 2012 spawned the worldwide extrusion brand ‘REXframe’. These two companies now work in tandem with Coleman Group and have grown immensely over the passing years.
CEO, Director,
Grad. Diploma of Applied Finance (FINSIA - Kaplan)
Glenn Coleman
Glenn started in the family business in 1982, then known as R. B. Coleman Signs, which was started by his Grandfather Robert Coleman in 1948.
The only certainty in life is change and this certainly applies to Coleman Group.
By investing in great people and cultivating a team environment over many years, under Glenn’s leadership Coleman Group has morphed into the most innovative, high quality, best equipped, deadline-driven supplier for the exhibition, event and retail signage space across Australia.
Glenn’s role encompasses overall company direction and strategy, finance and capital investment.
The company goal is to entrench its signage industry leadership through innovation, customer service and an unmatched capacity to meet the tightest client deadlines.
For the last 8 years, Glenn has been a Director of Civic Disability Services, an organisation supporting individuals with a disability, where he also serves on the Audit and Finance Committee. Glenn enjoys investing, cycling and kite surfing on weekends.
Managing Director
Rod Peter
With over 38 years in the Signage industry and over 10 years experience in business management and development, Rod joined Coleman Group in 2003 as Business Development Manager.
Under his direction, Coleman Signs was rebranded as Coleman Group and redirected at the Exhibitions and Events Industry.
During this time, Rod created FABframe, a revolutionary signage system consisting of lightweight aluminium frames and dye-sublimation fabrics. Coleman Group in conjunction with FABframe is now considered by many as one of the market leaders of signage throughout the Exhibition, Event & Retail Industries in Australia.
In 2012, Rod proposed moving FABframe into the American market, and in doing so created the REXframe brand. REXframe expanded internationally and is now distributed across 5 different countries worldwide including USA, UK, NZ, Germany and Australia.
Rod’s business decisions have transformed Coleman Group into the successful multi-million-dollar business it is today.
Rod Peter became a business partner in 2012.
Our Team
Over our seventy-five years’ experience in the print industry and twenty years in the exhibition industry, Coleman Group has cultivated a team of highly skilled, and passionate employees who embody the spirit of the company. Come rain, hail, or shine, the team is committed to providing the best service in the business for every client, every time.
Project Managers
Production Team
Pre-Press Team
Finishing Department
Accounts Team
3d Design Team
Production Team
Graphic Design Team
