French self-adhesive films manufacturer HEXIS has acquired its Melbourne-based distributor Stickittome to expand its presence in what it calls “a particularly dynamic sign industry in Australia.”
A HEXIS wrap course at Stickittome in 2022
“With 34 years of expertise and a reputation recognised in France and internationally, HEXIS SAS, manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive films for visual communication, whose head office is located in the south of France, continues its external growth strategy and announces the acquisition of the historic Australian distributor Stickittome,” HEXIS said in a statement.
Stickittome, based at Herald Street, Cheltenham in Melbourne VIC was founded in 2001 by Scott Niven. Specialising in the supply of vinyl films for printing and cutting, the company also offers a wide range of accessories for the application of self-adhesive films. It also runs regular HEXIS wrap training courses.
“The creation of the HEXIS Australia subsidiary (Brisbane, Queensland) in 2018 consolidated the partnership with Stickittome,” HEXIS said. “By establishing a common distribution policy, the HEXIS brand image and the global offer have been greatly developed in recent years.”
Ian Parsonson, CEO of HEXIS Australia (pictured left) said: “We are extremely happy to be able to take this step to strengthen our team and the HEXIS brand here in Australia. We will look to focus on our customer relationships and site visits to work closely with clients on projects and their daily needs. Keeping on the Stickittome staff and adding more experience to our sales force will add to our overall Hex’pertise and we look forward to new conversations in the near future.”
Stickittome co-founder Scott Niven (pictured) said the companies share similar values. “HEXIS is a family-run business built from the ground up, with owners and partners who are passionate about our industry,” he said. “Moreover, they strive to remain as close as possible to the end-users and their needs in order to provide them with the best solutions and products.”
Clément Mateu, CEO of HEXIS SAS, added: “HEXIS has experienced continuous growth for several years on the Australian continent thanks to the involvement and market knowledge of our teams as well as our distributor Stickittome. The decision to invest locally a few years ago proved to be a wise one and has led us today, thanks to a particularly dynamic sign industry in Australia, to opt for this acquisition.”
In order to train the elite of ‘mediapplicators’, HEXIS already has two training centres in Australia, in Brisbane and Melbourne, it said. “John Papadoupolos (Blurred Sign, Co), Clayton Witney (Gold Coast Wraps) and Ben Schliebs (Graphic Applications) are 3 HEXIS mediapplicators who work to highlight the quality of HEXIS products.”
As a manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive films since 1989, HEXIS has established itself as a major player in the visual communication and surface protection market. Its premium Made in France products, its culture of customisation and its ability to innovate and diversify its offer have built its reputation among imaging professionals throughout the world.
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