Drytac, Bristol, U.K., an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label, and industrial markets, has announced the appointment of Shaun Holdom  (photo) to the newly-created role of global product manager. With immediate effect, Holdom will be tasked with streamlining Drytac’s existing product portfolio and successfully introducing new products to the global marketplace.

Based out of Drytac’s U.K. head office in Bristol, Holdom will also oversee all of Drytac’s off-the-shelf media products for the wide-format printing, professional photography, and picture framing markets, as well as having responsibility for print-profiling and certification.  

Holdom has worked within various areas of the printing industry for many years, including positions at both hardware and consumables manufacturers. Having previously worked at a leading ink producer, he has a deep understanding of media, coatings and adhesives from the perspective of their chemistry and compatibility across a diverse range of applications.

On the new appointment, Hayden Kelley, CEO of Drytac, said that "Shaun joins Drytac with more than 20 years’ experience in the wide and super-wide format printing industry and has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a wide variety of printing and ink technologies. This knowledge and experience will be of great benefit to Drytac as it expands its range of printable solutions for its growing customer base."

 

Drytac is an international manufacturer of adhesive-coated products, including graphic films, window films, double-sided tapes, self-adhesive print media, label stock, industrial adhesives, and heat-activated and pressure-sensitive laminates and mounting adhesives. Drytac can also create unique customised adhesive products to customer specifications.