Fortidia strengthens Multicopy’s growth in the Netherlands through a strategic Master Franchise Agreement

Milan, Italy – September 22, 2026 – Fortidia, confirms its positioning in the Marketing & Print sector by supporting the next phase of growth of Multicopy in the Netherlands through a Master Franchise Agreement with Multicopy Netherlands, B.V., which is now owned and run by Maarten van der Velden (Multicopy remains part of Fortidia’s brand portfolio, with the Group retaining ownership of the brand and its intellectual property). 

Maarten – who previously covered a Sales and Operations role at Multicopy – has deep knowledge of the business, the Dutch market and the Marketing and Print industry, combined with a strong entrepreneurial approach. He will draw on these competencies and skills to support the further development of Multicopy in the country.

This strategic move brings together Fortidia’s international capabilities, brand strength and know-how with Maarten’s local market and industry expertise, creating conditions which may strengthen the Network and capture new commercial opportunities in the Dutch market.

“Multicopy has a strong heritage in the Dutch market and remains an important part of Fortidia’s Marketing & Print portfolio,” said Giuseppe Filosa, Regional Vice President of Fortidia. “Maarten knows Multicopy, its Entrepreneurs and the Dutch market very well. His experience and entrepreneurial approach provide a strong foundation for this next phase and for the continued development of the Network in the Netherlands.”

“We see significant potential to build on Multicopy’s strong position in the Netherlands and further develop the business together with its Entrepreneurs,” said Maarten van der Velden. “Our priority will be to stay close to the Network, understand its opportunities and needs, and create the right conditions for our Entrepreneurs to grow and continue delivering value to their customers.”

By retaining ownership of the Multicopy brand while entrusting its development in the Netherlands to a local Master Licensee, Fortidia reinforces its long-term commitment to driving MSME customers’ success also through its marketing and print offering, pairing global scale with local entrepreneurial power.