Brett Newman joins Hybrid Services
Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, Hybrid Services has announced the appointment of, Brett Newman to the newly created role of chief operations manager.
Brett, who will be based at Hybrid’s UK-based headquarters, brings over two decades of experience working within the sign and graphics sectors and will be responsible for the company’s day to day operations.
Peter Mitchell, co-founder and director of Hybrid Services, said: “We are delighted to welcome Brett to the team at Hybrid and look forward to drawing on his expertise and industry knowledge. His role will encompass all facets of the business, but he will specifically focus on our sales and service offering and will be central to Hybrid and Mimaki’s continued growth.”
Brett has previously worked in both reseller and distributor roles and has a wide knowledge of digital printing, cutting, 3D and engraving systems.
Commenting on his new role, Brett said: “Mimaki’s reputation as an innovator, plus the scope of its current and future product portfolio were amongst the major factors that lead to me accepting the new position at Hybrid."
"No other manufacturer consistently delivers products into so many areas of the print industry and I’m really looking forward to helping our reseller partners and end users benefit from Mimaki’s latest technology.”
Visitors to FESPA Mexico 2017, which is taking place from 16-18 November at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City, will be able to see the latest innovations and solutions from Mimaki on Stand E10, where Mexican official distributors Celupal will be unveiling the new Mimaki UCJV300 LED UV integrated printer/cutter.
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