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Edale, part of Canon Production Printing, has appointed Lachlan Buirds as its new managing director, following a string of other appointments aiming to boost the company’s global growth
Edale, a manufacturer of flexographic carton and label presses, has announced a new managing director, Lachlan Buirds.
Buirds, who first joined Edale in 2024 as general manager, is now charged with taking Edale through the next stage of its growth strategy.
The appointment is the latest in a string of hires within the last year by the equipment manufacturer, which was purchased by Canon in 2022.
In 2025 alone, Edale has appointed a new head of sales for the APAC region, as well as a head of sales for the EMEA region. Edale also recently announced Imagraf as its new official distributor for Spain and Portugal.
Former 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 and Packaging).
Boughton worked at Edale for 30 years, progressing from graduate engineer to managing director in 2004.
Speaking about his appointment, Lachlan says: “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.”
Boughton says: “I am proud to have led the acquisition of Edale by Canon Production Printing, 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.
Speaking about Lachlan’s appointment, Boughton adds: “I have every confidence in Edale’s continued success under Lachlan’s capable leadership and wish him all the best in his new role.”
