Fix-a-Form welcomed Chris Jones as their new General Manager from January 2021.
Chris is joining us with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Bristol and lives in Felixstowe. He has overseen global engineering products around the world since 2001 ranging from capital infrastructure commissions for road, rail, Eurotunnel and the London Underground, as well as Ministry of Defence marine contracts.
Chris commented: “Fix-a-Form already produces leaflet label finishing machinery used by label manufacturers in more than 20 countries and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to expand the business, even in these difficult times. I have extensive experience of working with global customers from many cultures across a range of industries related to engineered products and systems. This puts us in a strong position to develop new partnerships.”
He will replace our Engineering Manager Derek Brown who retires at the end of February, while our current Managing Director, Andrew Denny takes up the role of chairman.
Andrew commented: “Despite the pandemic, many companies offering leaflet labelling have had a successful year. Chris’s experience in worldwide sales will strengthen our ability to launch our technology into new territories around the globe. With the pharmaceutical industry set to reach $1.5 trillion by 2023 (up from $1.2 trillion in 2018), we are expecting huge growth in leaflet and booklet labels.”
Chris added: “In moving to the role of chairman, we will retain the vast knowledge Andrew has accumulated in his 25 years in the business. It is not as simple as just turning a machine on. There are infinite variables and none of Andrew’s know-how will be lost in the reorganisation.”
Chris’s new role with us here at Fix-a-Form can also be read about on Labels & Labelling website and also on Label and Narrow Webs.
We wish Chris all the best in his new role and look forward to driving the business forward along side him.
