Dave Casey named as Frimpeks UK managing director

Frimpeks UK has invested heavily in laminating and slitting equipment that has now become operational from its Suffolk manufacturing facility.

Frimpeks’ operations now incorporate production facilities in the UK, Germany, USA, Russia and Turkey.

The 25,000 sq ft UK facility has already employed 14 local staff since January and will produce self-adhesive laminates for western European markets. The existing Frimpeks plant in Renscheid, Germany produces hot melt self-adhesive laminates. These compliment the water-based laminates produced in the UK and will give the company a full range of product for its target markets.

Casey has been recruited from RotoMetrics and has 28 years of experience in the global label industry, having originally qualified as an engineer in the narrow web label press market.

As well as heading up its UK operations and being responsible for Frimpeks’ European sales strategy, Casey will be recruiting a team of six sales personnel over the coming months.

‘It’s a great personal opportunity and one that I did not hesitate in accepting,’ Casey said. ‘The investment plans and growth strategy that Frimpeks presented are particularly impressive and the team of staff at the Suffolk operation are world class. 

‘I am very pleased to become a part of the Frimpeks family and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.’

Emre Sayer, group managing director and co-owner of Frimpeks, said: ‘Dave’s recruitment is a sign of the group’s intent to grow its business across Europe and beyond. 

‘Dave’s experience is vast and we look forward to him becoming an integral part of the Frimpeks team.’