Printing and converting solutions manufacturer, Edale, has appointed Ryan Barrett as its head of sales for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Having been with the company since 2017 as its aftersales manager, Mr Barrett brings experience to his new role. Over his years at the company, which is part of the Canon family, he has built up knowledge of its technology and the applications they serve, which will aid him in this next position, Edale said.
He will be responsible for expanding Edale’s footprint across the APAC region, building on existing and forming new customer relationships, and developing distribution networks to drive growth. His focus will be on delivering tailored solutions for customer pain points with Edale’s latest technologies, such as the FL3 label press and FL5 single-pass carton production line.
James Boughton, managing director of Edale, said Mr Barrett’s background and experience will enable him to help customers in APAC overcome challenges and optimise their production processes. He added that Mr Barrett, who started this new role in November 2024, has hit the ground running, already engaging with customers across the region – with recent visits to Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
“My years at Edale have taught me the importance of understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that truly add value,” commented Mr Barrett. “I look forward to bringing that experience to my new role, building relationships, and expanding Edale’s presence in APAC.”
