• Mike Wells appointed as Pureprint Group Manufacturing Director reporting to Chief Executive Mark Handford

• With positions at Royle Corporate Print and CTD Printers under his belt, Mike will focus on all operations across the Pureprint business

• January 25th, 2008 - Pureprint Group has appointed Mike Wells as Manufacturing Director reporting to Chief Executive Mark Handford. Wells started his new role at Pureprint on 21st January 2008.

Prior to joining Pureprint, Mike Wells spent two years at Royle Corporate Print as Sales & Technical Director. He also held various roles at CTD Printers including Production Director, Operations Director and Managing Director, spending a total of ten years at the firm.

Mike’s newly formed role will allow him to focus on all aspects of operations across the growing Pureprint business. He will be responsible for mid to long-term planning and will ensure that the group maintains optimal levels of manufacturing infrastructure as well as dealing with the integration process needed as the group further expands both organically and via acquisition.

Commenting on the factors that attracted him to his new role, Wells said: “I was impressed by the pro-active leadership and continuous investment in the Pureprint business as well as the group’s overall focus on sustainability and respect for the environment. It’s definitely the way to go and I am delighted to be part of this dynamic team.”

Mark Handford, Chief Executive of the Pureprint Group commented: “Having worked with some of the strongest players within our sector, Mike brings invaluable expertise to the Pureprint management team. I am convinced he will do a great deal to help enhance our manufacturing performance at this critical time of expansion for the whole group.”