Dew’s main focus will be expanding the business into the key markets of pharmaceuticals, healthcare and premium branded goods. He has 21 years’ managerial experience in cartons, labels and other packaging sectors. Prior to this, he enjoyed a financial career with ICI and Tate and Lyle.
David Lennon, chief executive of Clondalkin Group Specialist Packaging Division, said: ‘Chris has a fantastic track record and we are confident that he will prove a very valuable asset to our team. He will play an integral part in delivering our business strategy for UK Labels and therefore contribute to the overall plans for the Division as a whole.’
Clondalkin’s Specialist Packaging Division specialises in cartons, labels, leaflets and inserts, and has approximately 20 manufacturing sites in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, the US, and Puerto Rico and Ireland. These include brands such as Boxes, Harlands, Ditone, Pharmagraphics Guy, Kenilworth Products, Cartonplex and Keller Crescent.
Clondalkin Group appoints md at UK Labels
Chris Dew to head division that comprises Harlands Labels and Ditone Labels