New US team to drive Ilford product offering

Ilford has selected its US team: Tim Maher is the executive vice president charged with overseeing the OIUSA business unit, and brings 18 years of industry expertise to this team. Maher said, ‘Ilford’s R&D and cutting edge manufacturing capabilities, coupled with the corporate strength and stability of the Oji Paper Group, provide a significant differentiation for OIUSA in the North American marketplace.’

Tom Poudrier, marketing manager, OIUSA, brings 17 years of industry experience to the company and has been chosen to lead all US based marketing activities, including branding and marketing communications. Tom is confident the US business continues to be as dynamic and diverse as ever: ‘The product offering in all the Ilford brands ensures that we meet the demanding needs of this constantly evolving market.’

‘The new organization is very exciting as it not only highlights our dedication to the US market but is a testament to our staying power,’ said Dai Jones, managing director, Ilford Imaging Switzerland GmbH. ‘We will rely on Tim's insight into the US market to ensure we develop the best solutions for driving efficiency and expanding our services,’ he added.