Business - Appointments

Roland DG has announced that Brett Newman has been appointed to the role of Managing Director of Roland DG, UK & Ireland. Brett officially takes up the role today (1st April 2015) and replaces Jerry Davies, who after 14 years as UK Managing Director has been promoted to the position of Managing Director of Roland DG EMEA. 

Brett Newman, Managing Director, Roland DG (UK & Ireland), comments: “I have long been passionate about the print industry and Roland’s role in it as a pioneer and innovator, so I am immensely proud to now be leading the UK business and look forward to building on the tremendous success we’ve achieved under Jerry’s leadership. Being appointed to the position of Managing Director is the pinnacle for many in their careers, it is certainly something I have long aspired to, and it genuinely feels incredible to have achieved it. Roland DG has always put people at the heart of everything it does, we’ve built our core proposition around people, passion and products, enabling customers to get the most out of the technology they have invested in. This is the key to a healthy business and an ethos I intend to maintain.”

Brett Newman has been with Roland for 14 years, starting out as an engineer and has over this time, held every major senior management position at Roland DG, including the roles of Product, Sales, Technical and Marketing Director. In his new role as Managing Director, he will be responsible for the company’s UK and Irish sales, service and marketing operations, retaining his position on the UK Board of Directors, and working closely with Jerry Davies in his new role as Roland DG EMEA Managing Director.

Jerry Davies, Managing Director, Roland DG EMEA, adds: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Brett for over 14 years at Roland DG and have seen him flourish and grow into an outstanding advocate for our industry. He has a level of technical and market knowledge that places him amongst the very best in the industry. I am very confident he is exactly the right person to be at the helm of this business and steer it towards the many exciting opportunities the UK and Irish markets will present over the next few years.”  

Davies concludes: “I’ve always aimed to build a supportive, inclusive environment at Roland DG where your career path can match your ambitions. There is no better evidence of the success of this than Brett – someone who came in as an ambitious engineer, worked his way up to every senior management role in the company and has now become Managing Director. I think it’s a very proud moment for everyone at the company, and a clear sign of what is possible here if you have the commitment, passion and drive to succeed.”

For more information, please visit www.rolanddg.com

In response to significant interest in its range of Truepress Jet wide format UV inkjet printers across France, SCREEN is pleased to announce that it has appointed Jean-Philippe Martinez as Wide Format Business Development Manager to head up its sales operations across the country.

"SCREEN has built a fantastic reputation for its technology and has introduced several game-changing digital solutions over the past few years," says Jean-Philippe. “The new, top-of-the-range high-speed 150 sqm/hr Truepress Jet W3200UV HS flat-bed printer is an exceptional machine with many unique features. It combines outstanding photo quality with unrivalled print speeds, and all at an affordable price. This printer is packed with lots of great features that ensure maximum precision, reliability and reduced ink consumption. It is not surprising that it is attracting a lot of interest from companies here who want to upgrade their equipment to achieve even greater levels of productivity.”

Manufactured by SCREEN subsidiary Inca Digital, the six-colour + white Truepress Jet W3200UV is a new printer that combines high-quality and versatility with high productivity and is available in a choice of two speeds: 85sqm/hr and 150sqm/hr. With the ability to print onto a wide range of rigid and flexible media up to 3.2 x 1.6m in size and up to a maximum 50mm thickness, the printer meets the multiple demands of the POS, signage and décor markets today, including lenticular and multi-layer applications.

Companies can see the quality and productivity of the latest Truepress Jet W3200UV HS for the first time from the 7th-30th April at Carrare Communication, 17 Avenue de l'Atlantique, 91940 Les Ulisin.  To book a personal appointment please contact Jean-Philippe Martinez (Jean-phillipe.martinez@screeneurope.com)

Bettine Pellant has been appointed Chief Executive of Picon, the UK's leading industry association for manufacturers and suppliers to the printing, papermaking and paper converting sectors.  She succeeds Tim Webb, who has stepped down after eight years in Picon’s most senior executive role.

Bettine is no newcomer to Picon and its membership, having joined in 2007 as Events & Administration Manager.  She has over 20 years’ experience in the printing industry, initially in pre-press consumables before establishing her own business dealing in new and pre-owned pre-press equipment.  She then worked in exhibition and event management before joining Picon.

“I am honoured to be appointed to my new role,” says Bettine.  “Thanks to the work of Tim and the Council, Picon is headed in the right direction with a growing membership made up of companies of all sizes, and an expanding roster of alliances with likeminded organisations at national and international level.  I will work to enhance these relationships wherever possible.”

Tim Webb has been a Picon stalwart since 1985, when Russell-Webb, the consumables business he founded, joined what was then the BFPMS.  He joined the Picon Council in 1991, became Chairman in 2000 and was appointed Executive Director in 2007.

In these capacities Tim contributed significantly to a number of major developments affecting Picon over the last two decades.  These included the purchase of Reed Exhibitions’ 50% stake in IPEX in 1992 and the subsequent sale of the exhibition to IIR in 2006.  A firm believer in cooperation between trade associations, Tim was a driving force in the 2008 merger between Picon and the APMI (Association of Printing Machinery Importers).

“The changes brought about by digital technology mean the last three decades have been fascinating and challenging, for the printing industry and for Picon,” says Tim.  “Picon’s membership has itself changed enormously, and I believe the organisation has done a good job of adapting in response to those changes and representing the full spectrum of the industry.  The presence of global companies such as Canon and Xerox among the membership is testimony both to the impact of digital technology, and to the value of the services Picon provides. My time as Executive Director has been enormously rewarding, not least because of the wonderful support I have had from other members of the executive team, and Bettine in particular.  I am handing over to a very capable successor.”

Drytac Europe has appointed Phil Webster to the role of Technical Sales Manager.  In this new role, Phil is charged with the development and management of all of Drytac Europe’s custom coating projects. 

Drytac offers a comprehensive array of adhesive solutions including aggressive solvent-based solutions, heat re-activated adhesives, water-based dispersions and emulsions, and hotmelt coatings.  Working closely with key accounts, Phil will be instrumental in delivering bespoke permanent or removable adhesive materials for a wide variety of applications.

Phil has more than 20 years’ experience in the pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) industry.  He has previously worked for Henkel and spent many years at Bostik managing European sales for the tape and label market. Phil also ran his own business, Tecno Incollaggi UK Ltd, for 5 years which involved the distribution of hotmelt coating equipment.

On the new appointment, Hayden Kelley, Managing Director for Drytac Europe, comments: “We’re delighted that Phil has chosen to join our team; he has in-depth knowledge of the PSA industry and his technical competence and attention to detail will ensure our bespoke coating projects will run more smoothly than ever before.  These are exciting times for Drytac and Phil’s appointment is critical in boosting our custom coating business and developing products which allow the company to enter new markets.

“Typical applications might include graphics films and adhesives, window films, anti-scratch coatings, technical tapes and speciality labels - the list of possible applications is endless!  There’s a common misconception that volumes for custom coating have to be huge.  However this is not the case as we can provide bespoke coating runs from 5,000 to 500,000 feet for potential customers.” 

Back in April 2014, Drytac announced the launch of a dedicated website for custom coating information.  The site provides detailed information on the adhesive coating, converting, slitting, and sheeting capabilities offered by Drytac as well as typical applications for which customised solutions can be developed. Furthermore, the website outlines coating specifications for hotmelt, emulsion and solvent-based pressure sensitive and heat reactive adhesive systems; substrates that can be utilised for custom coating purposes; and quality assurance and testing processes used throughout Drytac’s facilities.  For more information, please visit http://www.drytaccoating.com

For further information on Drytac and its leading range of films and adhesives, please visit www.drytac.co.uk

Esko has announced that Udo Panenka, Senior Vice President for Global Sales & Marketing, will succeed Carsten Knudsen as President on 1st January 2015.  Carsten Knudsen will continue to support Esko and Danaher in an advisory role during the transition.

"Under Carsten’s leadership, Esko has built a loyal and growing customer group, created world class technology, and with a strong team, driven excellent growth and established itself as a leader in its served markets,” said Joakim Weidemanis, Vice President and Group Executive for the Product Identification Platform, Danaher Corporation.

Udo Panenka joined Esko from Kollmorgen, another Danaher business, earlier this year, where he was Vice President & General Manager for Industrial Automation in Europe and India. Udo joined Kollmorgen in 2008 and has served in several key leadership roles with increasing responsibility.

“We want to thank Carsten for his leadership and tremendous impact on the success of Esko,” concludes Joakim Weidemanis.

InfoTrends has announced that Steve Urmano has joined the company as Director of the Wide Format Printing Consulting Service. In his role, Urmano will develop InfoTrends’ annual global market forecasts and quarterly trackers for the wide format printing market. In addition, he will be responsible for writing analysis and conducting primary and custom research, bringing his extensive market experience to the large body of work that InfoTrends has completed in the wide format market.

Before joining InfoTrends, Urmano worked at integrator Next Wave in product marketing in digitally printed textile applications with vendors Mimaki & Reggiani. Previous to this role, Mr. Urmano directed marketing at Mimaki USA, and Pantone/Pantone Asia where he developed channels for Sign Graphics, Industrial Printing, and Textile Applications. Urmano has been active in industry organisations and is a past member of the SGIA board of directors, having served since 2010.

“Steve comes to InfoTrends with broad sales and marketing experience in the wide format market,” commented Jim Hamilton, Group director for InfoTrends’ Production Consulting Services. “Steve’s market knowledge, industry contacts, and analytical style will suit him well for this role at InfoTrends.”

“I’m exciting to be joining the InfoTrends team,” commented Urmano. “I look forward to being able to apply my industry knowledge and expertise to help our clients develop and strengthen their businesses.”

Steve’s areas of expertise include:

• Wide format printing equipment and technologies
• LED & inkjet (Aqueous, Solvent UV-curable)
• Wide format printing applications - Technical and Graphics
• Printed Electronics
• Wide format digital printing market segments
• Inks, media, & coatings
• Supplies channels
• Industry & competitive analysis