Welcome to the World of Drytac

Over the past three decades, Drytac has evolved into one of the most highly regarded manufacturers of products for graphics finishing and display, with offices and distribution centres situated across the globe enabling Drytac to serve a truly international marketplace.

Our core product line consists of a wide range of of pressure-sensitive, Heatset™ and thermal overlaminating films. In addition, we offer an extensive line of mounting adhesives, backing films, inkjet media, finishing equipment, liquid laminating systems, accessories, and banners stands.

Our Start to Finish Strategy sums up Drytac's unique ability to manage all phases of the customer experience, from product quality and performance . . . manufacturing and distribution . . . training and technical support . . . and the industry's best customer service.

Markets and Businesses

Drytac serves virtually every corner of the graphics and art markets with their extensive range of products, including...

• Wide-Format Display
• Picture Framing
• Sign-Makers
• Advertising Agencies
• Exhibition and Graphic Display
• Photo Labs
• Commercial Printers
• Copy-Shops
• In-House Print Departments
• Screen Printers

Richard Kelley

Chairman & CEO

In 1963 at the age of 18, Richard left his home in England and immigrated to Canada.  For seven years he was employed in the transportation and food industries.  With a keen desire to own his own business, Richard decided to test the waters by starting a small manufacturing business in Ottawa, Canada producing laminated gift and promotional products.  In 1972, he obtained the Canadian distributorship for Ademco, a UK supplier of mounting adhesives, heatset films and equipment.  Following Ademco's restructuring four years later, Richard established his own brand-Drytac.

Fast forward 33 years and we now see Drytac with locations in Canada, the United States and Europe supplying a comprehensive range of films, adhesives, liquid laminates and finishing equipment to customers in the sign, display and graphic industries worldwide.

Marc Oosterhuis

President, Drytac Group

After a brief stint in the Dutch army and the advertising industry, Marc started his career with Sallmetall BV in the Netherlands which at the time was the leading company in the Mounting and Laminating industry in Europe. In 1988, Marc was transferred to Sallmetall’s US operation in Richmond, Virginia which was subsequently acquired by a joint venture of the Saunders Group and Drytac Canada Inc. At Saunders, located in Rochester, NY, he assumed the position of Product Manager for both the Sallmetall and Drytac product lines.

He returned to Richmond in November 1991 to establish Drytac’s first office outside of Canada. From there he oversaw the rapid expansion of Drytac by opening additional distribution centers in the US, the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Bristol UK and acquisitions such as companies as Hot Press, Interlam and Advanced Finishing Solutions. In recognition of his leadership abilities, Marc was appointed President of the Drytac Group of Companies in 1998. He has served on the Board of the IRgA and other trade organizations.

Formally educated in the Netherlands, Marc holds a degree in Commercial Economics specializing in International Marketing from The School for Higher and Economic Education (H.E.A.O.) in Enschede, the Netherlands. He resides with his family in Richmond, Virginia.

Jerry Hill

Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Jerry Hill has over 20 years of experience in the printing and paper industries. He joined Drytac in 2001 and is now the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas. Under his sales leadership, Drytac has seen double digit growth for the past four years, earning Jerry a special commendation from the company’s chairman.

Prior to Drytac, Jerry worked for Rexam Graphics (now Intelicoat Technologies) for 17 years. While managing several territories he gained extensive product knowledge selling diazo phototool films, electroluminescent films, and ink jet coated media and ultimately managing the dealer network for North and South America.Jerry holds a bachelors degree in economics from Virginia Polytechnical Institue and is graduate of the The Horizon Program at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business.

Jim Tatum

Vice President of Drytac's US Liquid Finishing Division

Jim Tatum has over 18 years of experience in film and liquid lamination industry, his knowledge and application experience gained while owning and operating Advanced Finishing Solutions. Prior to AFS he was with Neschen for over 15 years. Tatum received his degree in Business Management from University of Phoenix.

Marc Tischer

Liquid Coating Technical Sales Specialist

Marc Tischer works closely with James “Jim” Tatum in the Liquid Coating Division as a Technical Sales Specialist.  In this role, Tischer provides customer technical and application support, equipment installation and training and provide sales support to the Drytac Regional Sales Managers to help with the acquisition of new customers. Tischer also provides technical training for organizations such as SGIA, DPI and will participate in numerous trade shows worldwide.
Tischer brings over 11 years of liquid lamination experience to the position.  Prior to Drytac, he was with Neschen Accutech as their Liquid Coating Technical Supervisor and Liquid Coatings Sales Specialist at Neschen Americas.

Helen O'Bryant

Customer Service

Having been with Drytac for 15 years, Helen is very knowledgeable about a wide variety of Drytac products, including Drytac's line of bannerstands and portable displays.  She also manages inventory of bannerstand and portable display products and assists customers with special order requests.  Helen holds a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.

Sandy Riggs

Customer Service

Sandy has been an asset to Drytac for over 10 years. Besides assisting customers daily with product information and order requests, she also processes monthly customer statements and accounts receivables.

Amy Ladd

Customer Service

Amy has been with Drytac for 7 years.  She handles all aspects of customer orders and requests to help ensure that customers receive the products they need reach them on time.