Our People

Our appetite for continuous improvement is shared at every level of our business and we ensure our people are trained to excel in their specialist field. Our in-house training and development programme supports a range of needs including Health & Safety, Quality Control, Management skills, Software and Technical Skills training for our Repro, Pre-Press and Printing staff, all to recognised industry standards.

Continual investment in our people is vital to delivering on our mission. “To provide world class labels through our dedication and ability to innovate, whilst understanding and meeting our customers’ needs day in, day out.”

Our management team are…

Tim Pattison

Sales & Operations Director

Tim has been instrumental in the growth of and subsequent transition from Stampiton Labels to Interket UK.

“Our strong alliances built over decades within the industry, means we have access to a wide variety of technical knowledge. Coupled with our ability to coat our own materials puts Interket UK in a strong position to diversify and develop new products in partnership with our loyal customers. I am passionate about driving change and exploring new techniques and markets.”

Tony Exford

Business Development Director

Tony is a senior member of our sales team. He has a track record for building and maintaining relationships with key customers. With 37 years’ plus experience in the label printing industry, supporting label users in a broad range of sectors and applications.

“I see my role as the customers champion within the business, a pivotal point of contact.”

Jason Wharmby

Finance Director

Jason has managed finance teams in both European and African manufacturing organisations. As Finance Director for the UK site Jason contributes to both the strategic and operational aims of the business.

“It is essential to use financial information to aid decision making as we continue on our path to growth and diversify our label product portfolio.”

Paula Pattison

HR Manager

Paula manages both the recruitment and Human Resource management for the UK site. Ensuring our most valuable asset, our people, are trained and developed in order to maintain our high standards of service, quality and product performance.

“I enjoy the variety of this role which covers every aspect and department within the business. Our continuous appetite for improvement is driven by the desire of our people.”

Vince Hughes

Production & Technical Manager

Vince has worked in the labelling industry for over 40 years. 31 of which have been spent at Interket UK and its former brand Stampiton. As the Production & Technical Manager Vince is responsible for the QC, Technical, Print Production, Coating and Procurement Teams. Vince started his career as a label printer, and therefore has invaluable knowledge and experience of all the plant, equipment, substrates and printing techniques that can be shared with our customers.

“I relish working as part of a multi-award winning team, and enjoy the variety and challenges each job brings. We are a solution driven company so our partnership approach to projects alongside our customers is essential.”

Craig Appleby

Group Procurement Manager

Group Procurement Manager Craig is accountable for managing the relationships of all the key suppliers to the Interket Group and working closely with the site teams and their local suppliers.

“My focus is to consolidate the strengths of all our sites by working with suppliers to continue to improve quality and productivity in what is an extremely competitive environment.”