Tradeprint appoints new MD

Online print company Tradeprint has promoted its finance director Charlene Douglas to the position of MD.

“I am excited to be at the helm of such an incredibly fast-paced company. My intention is to ensure that as a business we stay focused on our loyal customers’ requirements in everything we do and that we constantly strive to deliver the best print experience online. I will also focus on our fantastic team members, to make sure that we put their happiness at the heart of our business to allow them to grow with us,” said Douglas. (PIC 39) Spandex acquisition strengthens its presence in Baltic regions Spandex has acquired Seri Deco Oy, a distributor of wide-format printing equipment, roll and rigid media, and sign making products to the Scandinavian and Baltic markets. From its base in Helsinki, the new Spandex subsidiary serves customers across Finland and Estonia, and its Lithuanian facility services Lithuania and Latvia. Its portfolio includes HP, Roland, Summa and Avery Dennison plus the rigid media, display systems and textiles of Wideco, which it acquired in 2017. Rod Larson, Spandex CEO, said: "Seri Deco Oy has built its success on the same values that define Spandex worldwide, making it a perfect fit for our organisation." The core Seri Deco Oy team will remain in place, led by managing director Jesse Heinamaki and commercial director Lassi Suoranta. Heinamaki said: "We are very excited about the added benefits we will bring to our customers, employees and suppliers under Spandex ownership."