Crossley takes on the role after 20 years with Heidelberg UK, where he served as a postpress specialist and sales representative.

In his new role with ACA, Crossley will work with other members of the firm’s senior management team to identify new business growth opportunities.

“In my role with Heidelberg I have worked with print and packaging companies in the north of England and Scotland,” Crossley says.

“I had called on ACA regularly over the last 20 years and was impressed when the £6.5m management buyout took place in 2016, backed by Royal Bank of Scotland.

“It was clear that this company wanted to push forward, that it was eager to double its turnover to £8m and that it was willing to invest in the equipment and people to make that happen.”

Dara Changizi, director of ACA, adds: “I knew Jes when he was at Heidelberg and went to some open houses. I could see that print and packaging firms gravitated to him and that they would listen to him because he didn’t waste your time but added to your knowledge.

“He will be respected by our customers because of that approach.”

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