[3] Hanimex distributed cameras from a large number of manufacturers under its own name, including those of Praktica, Topcon and others, and eventually grew influential enough to move beyond simple rebranding and into having significant input into the design of such products.

[6] During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Hanimex also sold several Pong-style video games consoles[7] (including rebadged designs from Hong Kong manufacturer Soundic)[8] as well as the "Hanimex Pencil II" home computer (also designed by Soundic).

This was a portable battery operated cassette recorder featuring microphone compartment, carry handle and auxiliary input as well as mains adaptor.

Jack Hannes was awarded the Queens medal for services to Australian industry, and was the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Japanese Photo Industry Association for promoting international friendship and prosperity.

[3] He resigned from the company in 1982[3] following disagreements with a board appointed by its then-majority shareholder that prevented him running it as he wished.