FLEXOGRAPHIC carton and label presses specialist Edale has appointed Lachlan Buirds as its new MD.
Lachlan joined the business last year as general manager and has now been tasked with taking Edale through the next stage of its growth strategy.
He succeeds James Boughton, who has moved to Canon Production Printing, Edale’s parent company, to take up the role of director of regional sales and operations development – labels & packaging.
Having worked at Edale for 30 years, progressing from graduate engineer to MD in 2004, James’s latest role at CPP is said to be a testament to his ‘extensive expertise and experience’ garnered over his time with Edale.
Lachlan Buirds said, “Edale is a fantastic business, developing next-generation print solutions for the label and carton industry. I’m excited about how we will take the business forward, and I know James is leaving behind a legacy of innovation, customer care and service excellence that we will continue.”
James Boughton added, “I am proud to have led the acquisition of Edale by Canon Production Printing (CPP), a significant milestone that reflects the growth and transformation we achieved as a team. Building Edale into a company worthy of such a transition was the result of relentless hard work, the dedication of exceptional colleagues, and a touch of good fortune.
“Now, as I move into the parent company, my focus will be on integrating Edale’s portfolio into Canon’s global regions: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. I have every confidence in Edale’s continued success under Lachlan’s capable leadership and wish him all the best in his new role.”
