ASGA update on Big Image Graphics, SA, destructive fire

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Following the Boxing Day fire that destroyed virtually everything inside Big Image Graphics' Adelaide premises, ASGA and the industry has rallied around Carlo Capogreco's renowned company and he is back in production, to some extent at least.

A distressed Carlo Capogreco (c) speaks with investigators following the fire (photos courtesy Adelaide Advertiser)

The Australian Signs & Graphics Association has contacted Big Image Graphics' owner Carlo Capogreco regarding the devastating Boxing Day fire that destroyed Big Image’s premises at Hindmarsh SA, as reported by @wideformatonlinemagazine. We’re happy to report that Carlo has been overwhelmed by support from people in the industry willing to help them.

They are already operating from a small premise that has been loaned to them whilst they look for a new location and are already supplying prints and graphics using machinery that has been loaned to them. They are also in discussions with interstate suppliers of large format prints willing to help them out. Carlo said the support has been amazing and has plans to rebuild and is determined to be bigger and better than before.

Aftermath of Big Image's devastating fire

SA Police issued the following statement:

"Just after 9.30pm on Saturday 26 December, patrols were called to a printing business in Orsmond Street, where a number of MFS crews were battling a large blaze. It took several hours for the fire to be brought under control which caused significant structural damage to the building and adjoining properties.

Fire Cause Investigators attended the scene and have established the fire started in the rear workshop causing around $2,000,000 damage. Due to the structural instability of the premises, investigators have been unable to safely conduct a full internal examination. The cause of the fire remains undetermined and investigations are continuing."