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 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

• 
• 
• 
• 

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.

Mr Neil Gomez

Managing Director, Drytac Europe ltd

Having spent 13 years in the Photographic Export business, Neil joined Drytac in 2001 to expand UK and Export Sales.

Key achievements include:-helping to more than double total turnover, introduction of Drytac Direct sales in the UK, overseeing the integration of Hot Press, as well as the launch of the new Liquid Lamination line.

In 2007 Neil was appointed to the role of Managing Director of Drytac Europe Ltd. If he ever gets any spare time you will find him relaxing on the river bank.

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.

Iwona Oksztul

Export Sales Executive

Iwona, who is originally from Poland, has worked at Drytac since March 2006 across many areas of the business including Customer Services, Warehouse Administration and more recently the Sales Team as Export Sales Executive. With her excellent language skills (English, Polish and Russian), vast knowledge and experience of the company, as well as her recent qualification in Personnel Management, Iwona is an invaluable and bubbly member of the Drytac Team.

Paul Tomlinson

Area Sales Manager

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.

Anna Phillips

Area Sales Manager

Sales manager for southern England & south Wales, Anna Phillips has an impressive 10 year background in the industry and has enjoyed 4 years working for Drytac in sales and business development.
Anna is originally from the Ukraine, where she studied Foreign Affairs & History at University, before embarking upon her successful life in the UK. As well as being fluent in English and Ukrainian, Anna also speaks Russian. Due to this wide knowledge of languages, cultures and the industry as a whole, Anna has managed to develop strong customer and business relationships as well as a respectable career.

Steve Broad

Technical Area Sales Manager - North

Steve Broad has recently joined Drytac as Technical Area Sales Manager, and with his base in Wigan  Steve covers all areas from North Wales through to Cleethorpes and all points North of this.

Following an educational and early professional background in Electronic Engineering, Steve first joined the Graphics industry in 1995 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 supporting Borough Council print rooms across the Northwest as well supplying a range of finishing equipment to the graphics industry.

With his excellent technical awareness and deep understanding of the graphics and print markets, Steve is certainly well placed to give Drytac’s customers peace of mind, as well as sound advice on both products and applications.

 

Clare Mooney

Senior Sales & Marketing Executive

Clare graduated from Cardiff University in 2001 with a Bachelors Degree in Business with Spanish. After spending 3 years working in the travel industry, organising and coordinating activity holidays in Spain, Clare decided she wanted a new challenge and joined Drytac as Marketing Executive in 2007. Since then ,Clare has completed her Professional Diploma in Marketing and has been working on a number of exciting projects including this fantastic new website, as well helping to implement the new Customer Relationship Management System.