Thomas Graphics extends footprint into the UK

An increasing number of enquiries have led Thomas Graphics to open a dedicated operation in the UK, which will be headed up by Jonathan Park, former operations director at Gerhardt.

Thomas Graphics was established in Denmark in 2007 to provide synthetic polymer films, in any width and quantity, and to assist customers with technical matters.

‘I had the vision that with my background in developing special films I could be of a benefit and open new opportunities for the narrow web printer,' said founder Nanette Thomas (pictured, top).

‘During my past experience in manufacturing, we quite often told customers that a new product idea or project was too small to produce. That approach killed innovation, which I found very annoying.

‘So when I founded Thomas Graphics, I wanted to build a concept where no order is too small and put innovation, service and creative solutions first.’

She added: ‘In order to build an open and honest relationship with customers, we find it crucial to avoid any conflict of interest. Therefore we do not and will not print, convert or undertake any business activity that brings us into competition with our chosen customers.’

The company stocks a wide range of polymer based films, including synthetic papers and wrap-around films.

For the future, the company aims to stock packaging films on the same basis – for narrow web converters, supplying smaller quantities to short lead times.

‘I have a vision that packaging and narrow – which is a bit wider today than when I started 19 years ago – would connect in some areas.

‘Now is the time,’ she added. 'There are so many opportunities. The narrow web printers are quick, have great quality and are very flexible – it must be a match.’

Thomas Graphics has also formed a strategic alliance with Polish film manufacturer Eurocast, managed by former Gerhardt chief executive officer Klaus Damberg, with the aim of providing customized solutions for the narrow web industry. Laminates for packaging and liddings are already on stock and more will be launched at Labelexpo Europe 2013.

‘We look forward to building partnerships with UK narrow web converters, similar to the partnerships Thomas Graphics has been establishing with Scandinavian and European customers,’ said Jonathan Park.