Chris Jackson joins Heidelberg UK

The north-east region that takes in Newcastle, Leeds and Lincoln and all areas in between.

Jackson’s previous work includes with BASF Printing Systems from 1994 to 2007, followed by a three-year stint as UK sales manager sheet-fed and UV at Flint Group and, most recently, a five-year tenure as area sales manager for the north of England and Scotland at KBA (UK).

Jackson said: ‘Heidelberg is the market leader in graphic arts and having come up against them regularly I fully appreciate the strength and breadth of their product portfolio and their extensive after sales service.

‘The scale of Heidelberg’s consumable arm and its service focus is impressive. The warehousing and logistics, range of tested products and online shop are just what the market needs. Press manufacturers are in a unique position to offer a complete package including inks, plates and blankets through to service and support packages.

‘Heidelberg recognizes that and has the infrastructure in place to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.’

Phil Buttress, northern regional manager of Heidelberg UK, added: ‘Chris Jackson has valuable industry experience, technical understanding of equipment and consumables and the right ‘can do’ attitude. We are very pleased to welcome him to the team.’