Asia One Printing Plant with Peter Lau

Have you ever dreamed of creating and publishing your own book? Join the tour to Asia One Printing Limited to discover how a truly integrated communications company can help you fulfill this dream easily, from conception to completion, in this one-stop shop.

Founded in 1979 with 12 staff in an office-cum-factory space of 7000 square feet, Asia One has expanded and presently employs 300 staff in facilities that include a 14-storey building. It is one of the most active independent art publishers in Hong Kong with over 12 publications per year and is recognized highly as a top-notch printing and publishing company by both clients and peers. Asia One keenly supports visual arts in the community and is the sponsor of the Museum Society’s bi-monthly newsletter, MVSEnews, and annual reports for many years.

Peter Lau is the Managing Director of Asia One Communication Group that consists of nine subsidiary companies. He will give a brief overview of the individual businesses and demonstrate how each unit contributes to a successful publishing project. Peter will provide a short tour of the production facilities in the Asia One Tower and illustrate how the company’s standard publishing model helps clients fulfill their publishing dreams in Hong Kong.

Many members may be acquainted with Peter and his wife, Catherine, from past trips and activities. An avid photographer and sailor as well as a rare book and art collector, Peter will invite us to his office to see his collection of rare books, including some on photography and Chinese junks. We shall come to appreciate the quality and value of fine books. Afterward, there will be an option to enjoy lunch with Peter at Tapeo, a sumptuous Spanish restaurant nearby.