Graphic films veteran takes on global marketing

Avery Dennison, which manufactures pressure-sensitive materials for the sign and graphics industry, has appointed Jeroen Diderich vice-president (VP) of global marketing, with responsibility across all ‘graphics solutions’ business segments. Diderich has more than 10 years’ experience at Avery Dennison, having led its materials group’s supply chain and operations in Europe starting in 2003. More recently,…

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Stellar showing for Canada at 2014 Obie Awards

The Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) recently held its 2014 Obie Awards, which recognize excellence in out-of-home (OOH) advertising campaigns, and several Canadian agencies were among the winners. Leo Burnett Toronto won a gold Obie in the international category for its work on furniture retailer Ikea’s ‘There’s a Page for That’ campaign (pictured). The…

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Canadian distributor shows signs of change

Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, RB Digital—a Canadian distributor of inkjet printers, screenprinters, plotters, cutters and engravers—has announced a series of major corporate changes, including a new name, new president and new corporate headquarters (HQ). Kevin Price (pictured) has been appointed president, succeeding Jeremy Becker. Price opened RB’s Vancouver sales office in 1995 and…

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Graphics Canada 2015 moves up from fall to spring

Graphics Canada, a biennial printing and graphics trade show hosted at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont., will in 2015 move up from its traditional November timing to a new spring schedule. Specifically, the next edition of the show will take place on April 16 to 18, 2015. The strategic decision was made in response…

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