DataLase appoints new board

The DataLase in-line digital printing technology is the only one of its kind and enables high-speed, fast turnaround printing, suited for packaging and product customization and personalization. The technology allows printing of variable information to enable real-time marketing to maximize brand owner and consumer value. The system is inkless at the point of printing, thus removing the need for consumables in the production environment at the point of fulfillment.

Sato acquired all DataLase shares in December 2016, strengthening a successful strategic partnership that started in 2015 when Sato launched the subsidiary, SpeciaLase, to supply DataLase based solutions to Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

The new board of directors includes eight members who will provide their guidance and expertize to DataLase under Sato’s leadership as the company consolidates and enhances its presence in the rapidly growing global digital print market.

Kaz Matsuyama, president and CEO of Sato Holdings Corporation, is a key member of the new DataLase board. He has been part of the core team that helped establish Sato's global presence.

The other seven members include: Yasuhiro Tanabe, president and an executive officer at Sato International; Tetsushi Kondo, managing director at Sato Europe; Noriyasu Yamada, chief planning officer at Sato Holdings Corporation; Yoichi Abe, chief financial officer at Sato Holdings Corporation; Dr Chris Wyres, DataLase CEO; Dr Andrew Wragg, DataLase chief operating officer; and Craig Clement, chief finance officer at DataLase.

‘Each one of the board members has demonstrated a commitment to DataLase in recent months,’ said Wyres. ‘I have no doubt that these individuals will make exceptional additions to our board and that they will contribute greatly to the success of DataLase in the coming years.’