World-leading producer of beer mats and coasters,The Katz Group has long been able to deliver above and beyond its most famous product. Dedicated to sustainability and delivering added value, the newly optimised global company is converting its wood-chip board into a range of design-led products. Emma-Jane Batey spoke to managing director Daniel Bitton to find out more.
DRIVING THE TURNAROUND T
he Katz Group’s managing director since the start of 2010, Daniel Bitton, has proven the perfect man to turn around this historically successful but recently floundering board converter. With the deep pockets and long-term commitment of new owners the Koehler Paper Group firmly in place, Mr Bitton has been able to utilise his experience of turning around failing companies in the paper and packaging industry. Mr Bitton told Industry Europe, “When I was headhunted for the role the first thing I wanted to do was make sure Koehler, the new owners of The Katz Group, were looking to stick around. I didn’t want to put my energy into turning a known name like Katz around only for
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