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Kieran Blacknall, who previously served as operations manager at Drytac UK, has been appointed as its new managing director
Kieran Blacknall has been promoted to the role of managing director of Drytac in the UK, having most recently served as operations manager for the manufacturer of self-adhesive materials.
In his new role, Blacknall will assume full responsibility for Drytac’s UK business, overseeing strategic direction, commercial performance, and operational leadership, while working closely with the global leadership team to align UK operations with Drytac’s wider international strategy.
Blacknall first joined Drytac in July 2023 as its academy manager, coming to the role with significant experience from previous management roles within the print industry including visual communications manager and operations manager at Minuteman Press Bath.
Hayden Kelley, chief executive officer at Drytac, says: “We are delighted to promote Kieran to managing director in the UK.
“Since joining Drytac he has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a clear commitment to operational excellence. I am confident that under his direction, Drytac UK will continue to build on its success and deliver outstanding value to customers.”
Drytac’s range of products for the wide-format and signage markets include graphic and window films, double-sided tapes, self-adhesive print media, label stock, industrial adhesives, and heat-activated and pressure-sensitive laminates and mounting adhesives.
Recent product releases from the company have included Polar HiGrab Air, a white matte monomeric high-grab self-adhesive vinyl designed for rough surfaces, and a collaboration with Premier Paper Group for the creation of a fully-recyclable coated paper, PaperTac.
