5 minute read
PIP PEOPLE IN PRINT
Nottingham based specialist systems distributor and service provider ArtSystems has announcd the promotion of both Tom Goddard and Robert Durrant to new senior roles within the business. Tom Goddard will take on the role of Supplies Manager for ArtSystems, while Robert Durrant will move into the position of External Media Account Manager, encompassing all media ranges supplied by the company.
Tom has been with ArtSystems for eight years, developing his role within the business from Account Management to Product Specialist. In his new role, he will take over the day to day management of the internal supplies team.
As Supplies Manager, Tom will continue to carry out his existing product specialist functions, as well as look after other members of the ArtSystems supplies team. Tom will be uniquely placed to feed up to date market trends and intelligence into the supplies team that will help ArtSystems capitalise on opportunities sooner.
“This is a very positive development that will improve communication and allow us to be much more proactive,” ArtSystems Marketing Manager John Draycott says. “It is incredibly gratifying for me to have worked with Tom over the years and watch his career develop.”
Robert is also a long-serving member of the ArtSystems team, having been with the business since ArtSystems took over the UK distribution of Neschen Supplies almost 10 years ago.
His focus was initially working with end users to sell the Neschen brand and over time this role has extended to also cover resellers, allowing him to form many key relationships that have proved to be successful and incredibly valuable to ArtSystems.
“Robert has clearly demonstrated the ability to take on new responsibility and his passion and enthusiasm for the business never dwindles,” John Draycott adds.
“He is the ideal person to use his skills and experience to lead and showcase the whole range of media that we have. I’m delighted to see Robert take on this additional responsibility as his career moves forward.” www.artsystems.co.uk
PHIL FOSTER HEADS SOLOPRESS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Solopress has announced the appointment of Phil Foster to the role of Head of Business Development, reporting directly to MD Simon Cooper. Phil started his career in the print industry over 35 years ago as a plate maker in pre-press, before making the move into sales. Since then Phil has held a variety of roles, building a formidable reputation within the industry. Following a stint running his own litho printing business, Phil cemented his position as a recognised figure in the print world during a successful seven year spell as Senior Sales Executive at Saxoprint.
Phil’s role at Solopress will span both on-boarding new business and maintaining key relationships. In addition to identifying businesses that could benefit from working with Solopress, he’ll also work with those businesses to make sure they get the most out of the relationship.
Solopress MD Simon Cooper said of the appointment: With his vast experience in our industry, Phil is the perfect fit for this newly created Head of Business Development role. Not only will print buyers learn more about how our current catalogue can support their business, but we also hope to identify areas where new products and variations could better meet their needs.
Phil Foster commented: I’m thrilled to be joining Solopress at this exciting point in their journey. I prefer a consultative approach over the hard sell, and I’m happy that I’ll be able to put my print knowledge to good use as I introduce the business to new customers.
Phil’s appointment is part of an on-going programme of recruitment and investment by the Essex based printer that will see them expand their payroll, plant list and square footage yet further within the year. www.solopress.com
Soyang Europe, the manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide format and superwide format media and surface coverings, and the distributor of the Fujifilm Acuity Ultra R2 printer, has announced the appointment of Tracy Dineen as Fujifilm Product Manager, with immediate effect. In her new role, Tracy’s key objective will be to advise current and prospective Soyang customers on FUJIFILM Acuity superwide printers. Tracy brings a depth of experience to the role, with more than 25 years spent in the print industry, working for leading brands including EFI and HP.
On joining Soyang, Tracy says: “I’m really excited to be joining the team. One of the main attractions of the role was to be working with a business that has a customer-centric philosophy and a history of account based marketing. This is at the heart of Soyang Europe’s success and growth in the UK.
“With the synergy of machinery and media being critical to a customer’s success, the draw to join Soyang and to genuinely focus on the long term relationship was key to my decision. It’s an exciting time and I am sure that we will present as the partner of choice for the industrial end of the market.” www.soyang.co.uk
VIVID CELEBRATES LONG SERVICE MILESTONES
2022 has been a significant milestone year for Vivid Laminating Technologies. During the month of June the company has had the pleasure of celebrating some exceptional achievements.
Six members of the Vivid team have recently celebrated long service milestones. Export Director, Bruce Cozens and Engineer, Martyn Culver both celebrated 30 years of service this year. Assistant Service Manager, Dave Roberts celebrated 27 years and Sales Director, Richard Marlow, Technical Director, Gavin Ward and Warehouse Manager, Andrew Haywood all celebrated 25 years.
Collectively Vivid’s amazing colleagues have achieved a combined total of 162 years of long service to the company!
Martin Evans, Managing Director at Vivid, said “These are fantastic milestones. We are so proud to have long serving members of our team making such a positive impact within Vivid. On behalf of the company, I congratulate and thank Bruce, Martyn, Dave, Rich, Gav and Andy for their loyalty and commitment to Vivid and for the exceptional service they provide to our customers and partners. Their long service is a real reflection of the great workplace that Vivid provides and I am delighted to celebrate their incredible achievements with them. Here’s wishing them many more years to come!” www.vivid-online.com
