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Fujifilm appoints head of packaging for UK and Ireland
Fujifilm has appointed Tony Lock as its new head of packaging for UK and Ireland, and he will oversee the expansion and strategic growth of Fujifilm's packaging division in the UK. Tony joins Fujifilm after a distinguished career in the printing sector, where he has held various leadership positions in technical, sales, marketing and general management. In recent years, Tony has focused on the packaging industry, and his appointment marks a strategic step for Fujifilm as the company continues to invest in and expand its packaging solutions. "I've been in print for over 30 years, and the packaging world is an incredibly exciting part of the industry,” said Tony. “Fujifilm's investment in packaging solutions and its vision to lead in this sector are what attracted me to this role. I'm excited to be part of this journey and look forward to contributing to Fujifilm's success in the packaging market." Tony's responsibilities will encompass all parts of the packaging sector, including
flexible packaging, folding cartons and labels. He will work closely with Fujifilm's growing packaging team to drive innovation and help deliver innovative solutions to the market. "It's been an exciting start [at Fujifilm], and I'm eager to engage with our customers and partners,” added Tony. “The support and technology at Fujifilm are remarkable, and I'm confident that we can achieve great things together." Tony is now focusing on strengthening relationships and exploring new opportunities to enhance Fujifilm's presence in the packaging industry. Andy Kent, general manager at Fujifilm UK Graphic Communications, said: "Fujifilm's vision is to become a leader in the packaging sector, and Tony's extensive experience and passion for the industry make him the perfect person to lead this journey in the UK and Ireland. We are delighted to welcome Tony to our team and are confident that his expertise will drive our packaging business to new heights."
Tony Lock head of packaging, UK and Ireland
www.fujifilm.com/uk/eu
Konica Minolta strengthens industrial print team
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has appointed Mark Bladon as major accounts sales specialist – industrial print. As part of an experienced team, Mark will help organisations in the print and packaging sectors to harness the potential of Konica Minolta’s portfolio of digital print solutions. Mark has worked in the product and industrial print industry since 1987, where he began his career in the print room as an equipment operator. During his career, he has held senior sales, business development and account management roles in the UK and Australia, specialising in delivering hardware and software solutions that meet the changing needs of print businesses. Between 2012 and 2014 he was a senior account manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions in Australia. “I am a printer by trade, so having confidence in the product I sell to print businesses is
extremely important to me,” said Mark. “Konica Minolta has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and reliable equipment that do their jobs effortlessly. The company offers commercial print companies a truly impressive portfolio whether they are looking for creative embellishment techniques, high-quality short- run label production or high-volume digital inkjet print runs.” Jon Hiscock, head of production and industrial print at Konica Minolta, added: “Mark brings a wealth of experience from across the industry to our specialist team. His appointment is a sign of our commitment to the sector, as well as a response to the strong interest we are experiencing for our product portfolio, support and services, as organisations recognise how truly transformative our digital solutions can be for their business.”
Mark Bladon major accounts sales specialist – industrial print
konicaminolta.co.uk
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