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Metamark acquired by UPM Raflatac in multi-million-pound deal
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The acquisition came with the global supplier of labels and other promotional materials looking to further accelerate its growth in the graphics industry. Metamark was selected as its product portfolio, consisting of self-adhesive colour films, laminates and wrapping films, complemented UPM’s existing graphics business.
Tim Kirchen, executive vice president at UPM Raflatac said: “This acquisition marks an important milestone in our transformation journey accelerating our growth, enabling us to grow our scale and become a complete product and service provider in this attractive business.
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etamark has been taken over by UPM Raflatac in a buyout worth £146
The buyout of Metamark was worth £146 million
“The combination of Metamark’s broad product portfolio with our existing sales and distribution network allows us to grow also outside of Europe. We warmly welcome our new colleagues and look forward to working together to serve our customers with an even stronger product portfolio.” Metamark’s CEO, Phil Wild, added: “This acquisition reflects the value of our
Printing Charity holds 16th Rising Star Awards
ntries for the Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards can now be submitted as the competition has
officially opened.
It is the 16th year the event has been held and is an excellent opportunity for anyone between 18 and 30 working in the print industry to win £1,500 to help fund training and development within their career space.
Last year, courses taken by winners were widely varied and have helped build additional skills and techniques to boost confidence within leadership and management.
Printing Charity CEO, Neil Lovell, said: “The Rising Stars is our flagship programme to work towards this, as well as being a fantastic way to celebrate and champion the range of exceptional rising stars within it.
“Looking at the range of roles held by last year’s winners, and the diversity of development opportunities they applied for to support them in those roles, it’s clear that print has opportunities for everyone, whatever their background or skillsets, to shine in a career within it.” Rising Star grants are for training and development that sit outside role-specific
market-led innovation, respected product portfolio, and ambitious plans for market and geographical growth.
“UPM brings the benefits of scale, resources, and a global presence, which will accelerate our shared vision for the graphics and allied markets. Metamark is excited to be part of UPM Raflatac and looks forward to a bright and prosperous future together.”
The 2024 winners
training, which will be provided by employers.
printMAX named most successful Roland reseller for second year
t was another incredible year for Roland reseller, printMax, which was crowned the printer
manufacturer’s most successful UK authorised dealer for the second consecutive year. The two companies have a close partnership which allows the distributor to give tailored advice and support to its customers when buying from its catalogue. printMax has also thrived in presenting the newest and
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best products in the Roland range, including the bestselling VersaOBJECT MO-240. Neil Foot, business development manager at printMAX, said: “This past year has been fantastic for showcasing the latest Roland technology to customers, both new and returning. “Ultimately, our job is to match customers with the best solution for their needs, and it’s a privilege to help them grow their businesses.”
MD, Michael Bolton, added: “We’re delighted to once again be recognised as Roland’s most successful authorised dealer in the UK. “The entire printMAX team has
worked tirelessly over the past year to support our customers and deliver on our ethos of exceeding expectations. “We remain passionate about helping new and existing customers unlock the full potential of Roland’s product range.”
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