14 October 2010

Newly launched production hub, Gutenberg Networks UK, and leading print procurement consultancy Paperhat announce they are to unite in a joint venture partnership.

Paperhat has been one of the leading independent procurement service specialists in the European print market for the last fifteen years. It has a supplier network of over 650 print production companies in twenty three different countries.

The new team of 134 staff will work across offices in both Butler's Wharf, near Tower Bridge, and Paddington. Led by both Tim Peppiatt, CEO at Paperhat and Jon Goulding, CEO at Gutenberg Networks, the venture will build the breadth and depth of capabilities that each company offers clients, both in the UK and internationally.

Gutenberg Networks clients will have greater access to a broader and deeper capability in the print management space. Meanwhile, Paperhat clients will benefit from a broader range of production channel expertise in pre-press, digital production and, where appropriate, TV production.

The 77-strong combined client list includes Philips, Unilever, Orange, AEG, Milwaukee and Ryobi, with 19 global clients. These will each gain from a broader range of managed production services through a single contact point and relationship and a supplier network spanning over 23 countries. Through the joint venture they will be able to access the consolidated buying power of a combined entity as well as the buying power of the Gutenberg global production network.

Jon Goulding, CEO of Gutenberg Networks UK, commented: "We offer a one-stop shop for cross-channel marketing production. Combining forces with Paperhat enables us to offer a significant understanding of the global market. Our combined knowledge, experience and reach means we can continue to drive cost reductions for clients. This is an exciting development for both companies, and the industry as a whole, as we continue drive down the production costs."

Tim Peppiatt, CEO at Paperhat, added: "In this new de-coupled world, clients are demanding more, and nobody out there is able to offer more on a global scale than Gutenberg and Paperhat combined, both in terms of service offering and sheer economic and geographic scale."

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Notes to Editors:

Paperhat

Paperhat has been at the forefront of print management for over 15 years providing artwork, print and distribution services to businesses of all sizes throughout the UK and Europe. Its award-winning service combines cutting edge technology with personal expertise to bring all clients the highest quality printing at the lowest possible cost.

For more information please visit: www.paperhat.co.uk

Gutenberg Networks

Gutenberg Networks is one of the top five production companies in the world with over 750 employees. As part of the Omnicom Group, it has been created to service major international clients and those needing production management solutions for the implementation and fulfilment of marketing campaigns across all channels.

It is a wholly owned division of Omnicom. Its headquarters are based in London with major hubs in UK, France and USA. It is the first truly global multi-channel production company with capabilities across TV, pre-press, print management and digital production with centralised global implementation out of its global headquarters in London. It is the first global network to offer these services and already boasts an impressive client list, and provides a range of services for many blue chip companies such as Unilever, Orange, Intermarché and Philips.

For more information please visit: www.gutenberg-networks.co.uk

Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) is a strategic holding company that manages a portfolio of global market leaders. Its companies operate in the disciplines of advertising, marketing services, speciality communications, interactive/digital media and media buying services.

For more information please visit: www.omnicomgroup.com