B&F Papers will become the exclusive distributor of Jet Technologies' range of specialty laminates and films in New Zealand, after the two companies announced a new strategic partnership.
The deal will bring Jet's premium film range, including soft touch and anti-scuff laminates as well as new films coming in 2018, to the New Zealand market. Jack Malki, director of Jet Technologies, says he is very happy with the partnership. “Having had the opportunity to meet the management of B&F, we are extremely pleased to have found a partner that understands and is completely aligned with our company and family values,” he said.
The films will go through B&F's slitting and distribution facilities, which feature an Atlas Titan SR800 - the only two-metre-wide dual-shaft slitter in New Zealand. This will provide customers with standard and custom widths, and allow prompt delivery of high-quality slit rolls.
"The films and laminates are a really good complement for our slitting and distribution capabilities as we can supply both the label market, where we are already building a customer base for our self adhesives, and our core existing commercial print customers," said Penelope Savidan, executive director of B&F Papers.
Savidan says she and her colleages at B&F are very excited about the Jet Technologies partnership. "Jet Technologies is a really great company with great management. We’re excited to be distributing their products – they’re very well-regarded within our market for the quality of their films.
"We’re looking forward to working with Jet moving forward, as we have very similar family values and company ethics," she said.