Welcome to the World of Drytac

Over the past three decades, Drytac has evolved into one of the most highly regarded manufacturers of products for graphics finishing and display, with offices and distribution centres situated across the globe enabling Drytac to serve a truly international marketplace.

Our core product line consists of a wide range of pressure-sensitive, Heatset™ and thermal overlaminating films. In addition, we offer an extensive line of mounting adhesives, backing films, inkjet media, finishing equipment, liquid laminating systems, accessories, and banners stands.

Our Start to Finish Strategy sums up Drytac's unique ability to manage all phases of the customer experience, from product quality and performance....manufacturing and distribution....training and technical support....and the industry's best customer service.

Markets and Businesses

Drytac serves virtually every corner of the graphics and art markets with their extensive range of products, including...

• Wide-Format Display
• Picture Framing
• Sign-Makers
• Advertising Agencies
• Exhibition and Graphic Display
• Photo Labs
• Commercial Printers
• Copy-Shops
• In-House Print Departments
• Screen Printers

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Richard Kelley

Chairman & CEO

In 1963 at the age of 18, Richard left his home in England and immigrated to Canada.  For seven years he was employed in the transportation and food industries.  With a keen desire to own his own business, Richard decided to test the waters by starting a small manufacturing business in Ottawa, Canada producing laminated gift and promotional products.  In 1972, he obtained the Canadian distributorship for Ademco, a UK supplier of mounting adhesives, heatset films and equipment.  Following Ademco's restructuring four years later, Richard established his own brand-Drytac.

Fast forward 33 years and we now see Drytac with locations in Canada, the United States and Europe supplying a comprehensive range of films, adhesives, liquid laminates and finishing equipment to customers in the sign, display and graphic industries worldwide.

Marc Oosterhuis

President, Drytac Group

After a brief stint in the Dutch army and the advertising industry, Marc started his career with Sallmetall BV in the Netherlands which at the time was the leading company in the Mounting and Laminating industry in Europe. In 1988, Marc was transferred to Sallmetall’s US operation in Richmond, Virginia which was subsequently acquired by a joint venture of the Saunders Group and Drytac Canada Inc. At Saunders, located in Rochester, NY, he assumed the position of Product Manager for both the Sallmetall and Drytac product lines.

He returned to Richmond in November 1991 to establish Drytac’s first office outside of Canada. From there he oversaw the rapid expansion of Drytac by opening additional distribution centers in the US, the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Bristol UK and acquisitions such as companies as Hot Press, Interlam and Advanced Finishing Solutions. In recognition of his leadership abilities, Marc was appointed President of the Drytac Group of Companies in 1998. He has served on the Board of the IRgA and other trade organizations.

Formally educated in the Netherlands, Marc holds a degree in Commercial Economics specializing in International Marketing from The School for Higher and Economic Education (H.E.A.O.) in Enschede, the Netherlands. He resides with his family in Richmond, Virginia.

Steve Broad

European Sales Director

Steve Broad is Drytac Europe's Sales Director. Steve is responsible for the sales and marketing activities across Europe, Asia and Australasia for the Drytac group, inclusive of the Hot Press and Teneka brands which are owned by the Drytac Group. Steve’s role is also to help support the 64 countries that Drytac export to from our European manufacturing plant and head office in Bristol, UK. Prior to his Director’s role, Steve was Drytac’s Europe Sales Manager for the UK, supporting the sales force of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, where his enthusiasm and drive for change meant that he was destined for the Directors role.

Following an educational and early professional background in Electronic Engineering, Steve first joined the graphics industry in 1994 as a field engineer repairing print finishing and wide format laminating equipment. With his sound technical knowledge & expertise, Steve’s role quickly moved towards helping & supporting the sales representatives to overcome problems of applications and processes, which naturally progressed into a career in technical sales.

Amongst a list of many other achievements, Steve has also set up and managed his own company, Print Finishing Solutions, maintaining and supplying a range of finishing equipment to the graphics industry in the UK.

With his managerial background, excellent technical awareness and deep understanding of the graphics and print markets, Steve is dedicated in continuing to offer customers and distributors unparalleled service and support.

 

David Johnson

Manufacturing & Technical Manager

Dave joined Drytac Europe in May 2007 as Technical Manager to improve the quality and impetus of technical innovations and New Product Development. In January 2009 he took on the responsibility for Manufacturing output and efficiency. Dave boasts 40 years experience in the Packaging, Printing and Rotogravure coating industry, previously employed for the past 21 years as Technical Manager within the Metallising Industry coating papers, films and folding box-boards with lacquer coatings pre and post metallising. Specialising in improvements to raw materials, quality systems, processes and finished products.

Paul Tomlinson

UK Area Sales Manager - South

Having worked in the exhibition industry for 10 years in such companies as Plex, Ultima, Clip and EasyStands selling exhibition concepts and products to both end-users and trade, Paul has an extensive knowledge of the industry and an excellent cross-section of product knowledge.

Graham Smith

UK Area Sales Manager - North

Graham joins Drytac Europe as the Area Sales Manager, covering the North of England, Scotland and Ireland. He brings over 10 years of sales experience in the print and exhibition industry, where he has gained a wealth of knowledge of print related products and applications, from sales of machinery and materials through to offering advice and guidance on concepts and installations.

After working at Ultima Displays for four years as Northern Sales Manager, Graham moved on to the position of UK Sales Manager for Print Finishing Solutions Ltd. He has worked extensively with numerous trade print clients up and down the country, as well as a host of resellers.

 

Tadeusz Niedziolka

Export Sales Manager

Joining Drytac Europe in Summer 2010 as the new Export Sales Manager, Tadeusz Niedziolka oversees all Eastern and Western European countries, supporting our distributors there, as well as looking for new ways to expand Drytac's global footprint.

Tadeusz attended the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) where he studied international trade. After graduation, he worked for various companies in Poland, in industries such as transportation, packaging, consumer electronics, and FMCG. Tadeusz primarily dealt with both domestic and export markets, and with customers from Eastern and Western Europe.

His most recent employment at JetMedia gave him over four years experience in the digital wide format market, an excellent foundation with which to jump-start his new career as Export Sales Manager for Drytac. Tadeusz is currently based in Poland, occasionally visiting the Bristol, UK office, and enjoys music, cycling and traveling.

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