In the Media
Change of focus on contact lens - NZ Herald, 19th March 1993
"Mr Handricks takes a closer look at one of the new bifocal lenses", NZ Herald, 19th March 1993, Change of focus on contact lens, By KEVIN TOWNSEND, An Auckland company and Government scientists have smoothed a problem with bifocal contact lenses and opened the way to potential earnings of tens of millions of dollars a...
Lens pioneer turns eye to computer wizardry - NZ Herald, 15th February 1997
"COMPUTER GAMES: Ian Handricks, of Beyond Imagination, with one of the company’s computer imaging packages", NZ Herald, 15th February 1997, Lens pioneer turns eye to computer wizardry, Diversification into developing a range of high-technology computer products by contact lens manufacturer Hirstlens (NZ) is creating opportunities...
Money, jobs from old memories - NZ Herald, 4th April 2002
"OLD AND NEW: Ian Handricks with the software he designed for photo restoration, which has been taken up by an American company, creating jobs here.", NZ Herald, 4th April 2002, Money, jobs from old memories, A taste for nostalgia and restoring...
United States Patent No. 4,619,082 - 28th October 1986
United States Patent Ian L. Handricks Patent Number: 4,619,082 Date of Patent: Oct. 28, 1986 METHOD OF...
Precision Vision - New Zealand Computer Scene - June 1989
New Zealand Computer Scene, June 1989 Precision Vision By Brcnda Lobb Right here in New Zealand we have the most advanced machinery - the Rolls Royce of the industry - for making...
Cosmetic Dentistry with Adobe Photoshop - NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 6th September 2006,
"Ian Handricks was a great teacher, extremely knowledgeable and positive. He was very helpful and approachable” NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,6th September 2006, Cosmetic Dentistry with Adobe Photoshop After implementing digital photography into your daily...
Photo company has world in frame - NZ Herald, 18th April 2000
"SNAP SUCCESS: Beyond Imagination chief executive Ian Handricks hopes to franchise the company’s photo manipulation system world-wide." NZ Herald, 18th April 2000, Photo company has world in frame, By LIBBY MIDDLEBROOKA small Auckland business is likely...
Four eyes see better than two - Management Magazine, April 1995
Management Magazine, April 1995, Four eyes see better than two, Working to a flat, joke-studded, no holds barred management style, partners Ian Handricks and John Shennan have turned a failing contact lens company into a world leader. Penelope Bieder...
Double quick photo restoration - NZ Business Magazine, July 2004
NZ Business Magazine, July 2004, Double quick photo restoration, Photopages will soon be North America’s biggest photo restorer Its 60 graphic design graduates work in shifts to restore up to 1000 photographs in a 24-hour period - and they do this...
Photo fixing system to be franchised in UK - Export News 29th November 1999
Export News 29 November 1999 Photo fixing system to be franchised in UKAuckland technology company Beyond Imagination is franchising its digital photo manipulation system in Britain. The company launched its easy-to-use system for enhancing and reprinting...
Double Vision - NZ Business Magazine, December 1993,
"John Shennan (left) and Ian Handricks, joint owners of Hirstlens NZ, have a knack for lateral thinking which turns the rather serious business of manufacturing and...
Ian Handricks and Hirst team at Durasoft launch - NZ Optics, September 1989
The Hirst team looking over the Durasoft orders (from left) Sharon Green, Ian Handricks, Margaret Dyason and John Shennan.NZ OpticsSeptember 1989
The bigger picture - Unlimited Magazine, January 2003
Unlimited Magazine, January 2003, The bigger picture. A deal with US-based Creekside meant Ian Handricks Photopages now has US distribution, five times as many...
Bright idea, Big future? - NZ Listener, 4th September 1993,
NZ Listener, 4th September 1993,BRIGHT LIGHT, Big future? New Zealand inventors may come up with the ideas, but their problem is finding money to develop and...
HIRSTLENS OFFICIALLY OPEN LAB - NZ Optics Magazine 1997
“Mr. Williamson assisted by Mrs. Hirst opening the lab.” NZ Optics Magazine1997HIRSTLENS OFFICIALLY OPEN LABHon. Maurice Williamson, Minister of Science and Technology,...
New Bifocal Lens Developed - INNOVATE, Industrial Research Ltd Magazine, March 1993
"New bifocal contact lens with the visible inner circle comprising the two different lens elements", INNOVATE - Industrial Research Ltd...
SHAREVISION - NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY - NZ Optics Magazine, 1996
“Ian Handricks (left) demonstrating Sharevision at the launch for Auckland optometry.” NZ Optics Magazine1996SHAREVISION - NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYA unique method of visual...
Publicity Picture - NZ Weekly News, 2nd June 1969
NZ Weekly News 2nd June 1969 PUBLICITY PICTURE "A City Scene" was the subject chosen by Ian Handricks, of Glen Innes, as he...
Auckland company signs deal with US investors - The Photographers Mail, Vol. 11, 2002
“Ian Handricks (left) and Ken Holmes of Photopages Global Ltd, with Prime Minister Helen Clark at the recent Auckland pod opening” The Photographers MailVol. 11, 2002Auckland...
Perfect vision with CAD - The Engineer’s Digest, June 1986
“Computer aided design is helping contact lens manufacturer CLS, produce lenses to micron accuracy” Engineer’s Digest June 1986 COMPUTER AIDED...
Hirstlens again in private ownership - NZ Optics - June 1988
NZ OpticsJune 1988Hirstlens again in private ownershipJohn Shennan and Ian Handricks have successfully negotiated the purchase of Hirstlens from the Receivers of Standard...
Seminar Success - OHL News, July 1987
“Ian Handricks demonstrating the LENSCAD product to delegates at the London seminar” OHL NEWS, Optical Holdings LimitedJuly 1987SEMINAR SUCCESS"Cl0sing the Gap between...
Kiwi Photo Restoration Service In US - Trademark Export Intelligence Publication, June 2002
Trademark Export Intelligence PublicationJune 2002KIWI PHOTO RESTORATION SERVICE IN USAn overnight photo restoration service is being established for North Americans thanks to...
Innovation in Engineering - Industrial Research Ltd. Profile Book, 1997
Industrial Research Ltd. Profile Book1997Innovation in EngineeringIn a project for Hirstlens, Industrial Research uses a computer-aided design system to design the...
Coloured Lens For Fashion & Fun! - NZ Optics, August 1989
Pravin Patel from Igel International renewing an old friendship with Ian Handricks from Hirstlens. NZ OpticsAugust 1989Now. .Coloured Lens For Fashion & Fun!A new contact lens that...
Eye Bank - NZ Optics, 1997
NZ Optics Magazine1997EYE BANK LAUNCHEnjoying the pre-dinner drinks at the launching of the Eye Bank: (from left) Paul Rose. Ian Handricks and Mike Webber.
Let Photopages give you your memories back - North Shore Times Advertiser, 17th June 2003
“PICTURE PERFECT: Part of the young team at Photopages you’ll be amazed at what they can do with your prints.” North Shore Times Advertiser17th June 2003Let...
Meeting the team - OHL News, February 1987
"Ian Handricks - International Sales Manager, Polytech." OHL NEWS, Optical Holdings LimitedFebruary 1987 & October 1987MEETING THE TEAMIan is responsible for sales...
Hirstlens awarded grant to develop bifocal lens - NZ Optics Magazine, 1995
“Above: The prototype bifocal lens being examined. From left - John Shennan, Ian Handricks and Denis Malone from the DSIR.” NZ Optics Magazine1995Hirstlens awarded grant...
Bifocal project now subject to case study - NZ Optics Magazine, 1996
NZ Optics Magazine1996Bifocal project now subject to case studyThe Horizon Bifocal project has raised a lot of interested within government circles and has been chosen as one of two case...
Photo deal gives 100 jobs - TradeNZ INFOTEC, 4th April 2002
INFOTEC4th April 2002Photo deal gives 100 jobs - TradeNZTrade New Zealand believes at least 100 jobs will be created in New Zealand thanks to a deal between Auckland digital photography...
Ten years of research and development - Inside - Trade NZ Publication, 2006,
“Trade New Zealand correctly matched us with the people we need to distribute and market our product and service to internationally. I don’t know anybody else in New...
Solution 'glued' together with engineering nous - The Dominion, 11th July 1994
“IAN Handricks puts a Teco computer through its paces at the Beyond Imagination facility” The Dominion11th July 1994Solution ‘glued’ together with engineering...
A package beyond imagination - NZ Herald, 15th October 1998
“PHOTO MAGIC: Ian Handricks (left) and sales manager John Tantrum weave a spell of restoration. "I wanted to use computers for more than playing games," says Mr...
Contact Lens company diversifies - NZ Optics Magazine, 1996
“The former NZ Optical Boardroom has a new function … computers, printers, scanners, software etc …” NZ Optics Magazine1996Contact Lens company...
Job opportunities - NZ Optics, 1996
“Above, Ian discusses contact lenses with one of the students” NZ Optics Magazine1996Job OpportunitiesJob opportunities in the optical industry and marketing oneself for the job...
Opportunities for low-cost accounting - Engineering News, March 1995,
“Using a CNC lathe to cut a contact lens at Hirstlens. The company uses a single financial package to handle their entire IT business.” Engineering News, March...