Press release submitted on behalf of edale
Edale, a Canon company, Wakefield, United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of high-quality flexographic carton and label presses, has announced its new Managing Director, Lachlan Buirds.
Lachlan joined Edale in 2024 as General Manager, with expertise in Operations, Commercial and Change Management. Described as an exceptionally talented leader, Lachlan is now charged with taking Edale through the next stage of its growth strategy.
Former Edale Managing Director, James Boughton, 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 Managing Director in 2004, James has led Edale from strength to strength. This latest role at CPP is a testament to his extensive expertise and experience garnered over his time with Edale.
Speaking about his appointment, Lachlan 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 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.”
About Edale – A Canon Company
Edale – the carton and label press people.
Edale designs and engineers printing and converting solutions that are trusted globally by business owners, packaging specialists and production managers from organisations of every size.
With a rich heritage in the packaging industry spanning over 75 years, Edale, a Canon Company, has been a trusted name since its first drawing was registered in 1946.
Leveraging its deep-rooted engineering expertise as part of the Canon family, Edale manufactures world-class equipment and provides solutions that consistently enable its customers to produce high-quality cartons and labels.
Edale exports 80% of its products, and its activities are focused on four key business sectors: Cartons, Labels, Digital and Service & Support, giving customers ultimate confidence in productivity, quality, efficiency and agility.
Together with leading partners, and a worldwide distribution network, Edale designs its technologies to be fully upgradeable and adaptable, keeping customers on the front foot no matter how the market evolves.
Supported by its world-class team, Edale operates from a facility on the South Coast of the UK, showcasing its commitment to innovation and engineering excellence in the packaging industry. For more information, visit www.edale.com.