Marking a successful long-term partnership, Drytac shines a spotlight on Wessex Pictures—an expert provider of photographic and picture framing solutions across the UK. With exclusive access to Drytac’s premium photo and framing range, Wessex continues to deliver technical expertise, trusted service, and tailored solutions to a specialist market.
Drytac is proud to celebrate its longstanding collaboration with Wessex Pictures, a respected leader in photographic and picture framing solutions. For over a decade, this partnership has delivered premium Drytac products to professional framers and photo labs across the UK, setting a benchmark for quality, service, and market reach.
Based in the New Forest in Hampshire, Wessex Pictures has supported the photo and framing industries for more than 45 years. Their nationwide presence and dedicated van delivery service ensure fast and reliable supply to customers across the UK. “Our staff have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the mounting and laminating sector and can offer all the technical support that the market needs,” says Ryan Younger of Wessex Pictures.
Wessex offers a comprehensive range of materials and equipment for picture framers and photographic professionals, including PermaJet inkjet media, Keencut equipment, mounting substrates, and a broad spectrum of display and presentation products. Notably, their exclusive distribution of Drytac’s premium laminating and mounting adhesives has become a cornerstone of their offering.
This exclusive Drytac range includes hot press products, heat-activated adhesives, and high-quality laminating films—each supplied in the proper formats for professional photo and framing applications. These products are relied upon for their consistency, performance, and ease of use in production environments where quality cannot be compromised.
“Wessex Pictures has been an outstanding partner for Drytac,” says Hayden Kelley, CEO of Drytac. “They know the market inside out and have built a strong reputation for customer service, technical expertise, and reliable delivery. Their team represents Drytac with excellence and integrity, and we’re excited to keep growing together.”
This long-term relationship highlights the value of strategic partnerships in delivering high-performance solutions to specialist markets. With shared values of quality, service, and innovation, Drytac and Wessex Pictures look ahead to continued collaboration and growth.
Featured Drytac Products for the Framing and Photo Market
Wessex Pictures provides exclusive access to a curated selection of Drytac’s photo and framing materials. This includes heat-activated mounting adhesives such as Trimount and Dry Mount Film, designed for superior bond strength and long-term stability. For pressure-sensitive options, TwinTac and Facemount offer versatile solutions for photographic and display applications. Laminating films are available in both heat-activated varieties, like Artshield and Mediashield, which provide excellent UV protection and a variety of finishes. Additional accessories include Single-Sided Release Paper and Clear Silicone Release Film, both designed to protect the work surface and ensure a smooth, clean mounting process.
