ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV) has appointed industry veteran Chris van Zijl to lead its European paper and print management business, and has opened a sales office near Augsburg, Germany, to support growth opportunities in the country, which is one of the world's leading print and paper markets.
Van Zijl has held top positions within the European paper and print industry for more than 30 years, most recently with Norske Skog, one of the world's leading producers of newsprint and magazine paper. Van Zijl will also manage Veritiv's other European offices.
In addition to the new sales office in Germany, Veritiv has two other European-based sales offices: Graphic Communications UK, a branch office of Graph Comm Holdings International, Inc., a Veritiv Company, in the U.K.; and Unisource Belgium BVBA, a Veritiv Company, in Belgium.
"We see significant opportunities in Europe, specifically Germany, Benelux and the UK, to use Veritiv's capabilities to build a stronger position in the paper and print management markets," said John Biscanti, Group Vice President of Publishing and Print Management for Veritiv.
"While market conditions are challenging, we believe Veritiv can use its expertise and knowledge in paper and print management to deliver value-added solutions – as well as streamlined processes and efficiencies – to customers so they can focus on growing their core business," said Biscanti.
For additional information about Veritiv's European capabilities, its value-added services including print and paper solutions, office locations, and contact information, visit: www.veritivppm.com.
About Veritiv
Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), with executive offices in Atlanta, and significant operations in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area, is a North American leader in business-to-business distribution solutions. Serving customers across virtually every industry, Veritiv provides print, publishing, packaging, facility and logistics solutions that help shape the success of its customers. Established in 2014, following the merger of International Paper Company's xpedx division and Unisource Worldwide, the Company employs approximately 8,900 team members across about 180 distribution centers throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada. For more information about Veritiv and its business segments visit www.veritivcorp.com.
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140826/140160
Share this article