07.03.19
Fujifilm announced a restructuring of its senior management team in its UK Graphics Systems business.
At a time when offset printers are under greater pressure than ever from the combined challenges of rising aluminum prices, falling print runs and advancing digital print technology, continued innovation and creative thinking are essential. Innovations like Fujifilm’s PLATESENSE program are examples of the sort of forward-thinking required to keep driving this sector forward.
As the initiator of this program, Chris Broadhurst, the former GM of the UK Graphic Systems Division, has been promoted to head of offset in the European Graphic Systems business to manage the company’s offset business and drive this kind of initiative forward on a European level. Broadhurst’s role will be based in Düsseldorf, and starts immediately.
“I’m excited about this new challenge,” said Broadhurst. “Despite being at the forefront of the rapid advances in digital print technology in recent years, Fujifilm has never lost sight of the importance of innovation in offset print processes and technology. Offset print output continues to be much higher than digital output globally and Fujifilm has a long and deserved reputation for helping offset printers boost profitability through the unrivalled performance and durability of our Superia plate range. Our new PLATESENSE program takes this to another level altogether and I look forward to working with litho printers right across Europe to help them to transform their businesses, boosting productivity and profitability and safe-guarding their futures.”
Andy Kent, former national sales manager, has been promoted to divisional manager of the UK Graphic Systems Business. Kent brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role and will be based at the company’s Bedford HQ. Coinciding with this change, the UK sales team will now be led by Will Hearn, leading the offset sales team, and Alice Murray the inkjet team.
“Fujifilm is a forward-thinking company, at the forefront of technology developments in both the offset and inkjet sectors of our industry,” Kent said. “New developments in our Acuity, Onset X and Jet Press ranges have all been made recently and there is still more to come. There are also some exciting new plate product announcements in our Superia range on the agenda this year and we look forward to providing more details in due course.”
At a time when offset printers are under greater pressure than ever from the combined challenges of rising aluminum prices, falling print runs and advancing digital print technology, continued innovation and creative thinking are essential. Innovations like Fujifilm’s PLATESENSE program are examples of the sort of forward-thinking required to keep driving this sector forward.
As the initiator of this program, Chris Broadhurst, the former GM of the UK Graphic Systems Division, has been promoted to head of offset in the European Graphic Systems business to manage the company’s offset business and drive this kind of initiative forward on a European level. Broadhurst’s role will be based in Düsseldorf, and starts immediately.
“I’m excited about this new challenge,” said Broadhurst. “Despite being at the forefront of the rapid advances in digital print technology in recent years, Fujifilm has never lost sight of the importance of innovation in offset print processes and technology. Offset print output continues to be much higher than digital output globally and Fujifilm has a long and deserved reputation for helping offset printers boost profitability through the unrivalled performance and durability of our Superia plate range. Our new PLATESENSE program takes this to another level altogether and I look forward to working with litho printers right across Europe to help them to transform their businesses, boosting productivity and profitability and safe-guarding their futures.”
Andy Kent, former national sales manager, has been promoted to divisional manager of the UK Graphic Systems Business. Kent brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role and will be based at the company’s Bedford HQ. Coinciding with this change, the UK sales team will now be led by Will Hearn, leading the offset sales team, and Alice Murray the inkjet team.
“Fujifilm is a forward-thinking company, at the forefront of technology developments in both the offset and inkjet sectors of our industry,” Kent said. “New developments in our Acuity, Onset X and Jet Press ranges have all been made recently and there is still more to come. There are also some exciting new plate product announcements in our Superia range on the agenda this year and we look forward to providing more details in due course.”