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Innotech predicts a bright future for the wide format print and sign making industry
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nnotech Digital believes that print will play an important part in the recovery of the UK economy following lockdown and as such has launched a range of support schemes designed to help its customers and partners get back to business.
Kieran Dallow, marketing manager for Innotech Digital, said: “The wide format print and sign making industry is very much reliant on retail, hospitality, events, tourism and all those business sectors that have been in virtual hibernation for much of the last year. “As the companies in these sectors take their first tentative steps back to normality,
here at Innotech we are very positive that our industry will be front and centre in driving the market recovery across all these sectors. We are already seeing a return of commercial activity and economic growth and we want to share our upbeat vibes with our customers and partners across the UK.” The recovery process this time is likely to have some significant differences to previous occasions where the market has recovered from an economic depression. Many economic predictions are suggesting that the overall economy will bounce back well and this will have a knock-on effect on many industries, not least print. Innotech will be launching a range of
initiatives and support schemes to help the industry get back to profitability as soon as possible.
Mr Dallow added: “After a really difficult year, it is great to once again be feeling confident and upbeat about the future and we really want to share this positivity with the market. We know that the support schemes we have planned will be welcome news for our customers.
“Our aim at Innotech is to help the wide format print and display industry get back to business and back to profitability as quickly and as environmentally responsibly as possible.”
Drytac bolsters its adhesive science team with new promotion and appointment
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rytac has further bolstered its EMEA team with the promotion of Phil Webster to the role of head of industrial sales (EMEA), and
the appointment of Stephen Ridyard as technical manager, UK.
Mr Webster’s promotion to his new role recognises the impact he has had since joining the company in 2014 as technical sales manager. For the past seven years, he has driven the growth and expansion of the custom side of Drytac’s business, working with his team to create bespoke products in large quantities for businesses in new markets and sectors.
Phil Webster and Stephen Ridyard
Additionally, Mr Ridyard has joined the Drytac team with immediate
effect in the role of technical manager. Bringing with him a tremendous amount of industry expertise, he has extensive experience working in product development roles, including project and laboratory management.
Holding a BSc (Hons) and an MSc in Chemistry, he has a strong track record in developing coatings, inks and adhesives, security features and films through all stages, from initial innovative idea to commercialisation. Both men will be based out of the company’s Bristol office.
New product development co-ordinator for Grahame Gardner
ophie Kinchin has joined the team at Grahame Gardner as the company’s new product development co-ordinator.
Ms Kinchin has a background in fashion design. She started her own brand before developing socks and hosiery for a supplier to high street stores and then moved into childrenswear and womenswear for a Midlands fashion brand.
She said: “I am so pleased to be starting my new role here at Grahame Gardner at what is a really exciting time for the company.
“It’s a whole new product area for me to get stuck into but I’m enjoying
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Grahame Gardner product development co-ordinator Sophie Kinchin
it and thrilled to be able to bring my knowledge of design but also clothing manufacture into the role. “I am responsible for ensuring that Grahame Gardner is putting together new and exciting ranges for our customers, that we are always refreshing the ranges and finding new products that we think our customers will love.
“Design and innovation is so important to me and I’m working very closely with colleagues across the company to ensure a smooth transition from concept to market. It’s a great, creative role that means we are constantly innovating.”
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