Bobst reorganises UK and Ireland sales operation

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The UK and Ireland sales operation of Bobst Business Unit Sheetfed has been reorganised to better reflect the current structure of the industry and to ensure uninterrupted service to customers following the retirements of Paul Walters and John Ardern. Together, Paul and John had been with the company for over 60 years.

Craig Moran, zone business director for the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, said: ‘For some time we have been laying down plans for the retirements of John and Paul. They have both been highly valued members of a team that has become well respected by our customers for its open and honest approach. Their boots have been big ones to fill. To ensure there is a smooth transition, we’ve brought in new talent and rearranged responsibilities in line with how the industry is now structured, both in terms of ownership and geography.’

Stuart Alvey-Taylor becomes sales manager for folding carton and corrugated sales in Ireland, along with responsibility for corrugated sales in southern England and Wales. Stuart has worked for Bobst for the last 22 years and has an extensive background in corrugated equipment, in particular with FFG and rotary die cut equipment.

New hire Craig McGowan, who joins the company from CAD services company A4Plus, takes over Stuart’s folding carton brief in Wales and southern England. Craig brings a solid engineering background to the role, which sees him responsible for the sale of carton die cutters, hot foil stampers and carton gluers in the area.

Lee Alton and Nick Geary remain area sales managers covering the north of England and Scotland, responsible for folding carton and corrugated equipment respectively.