Edale, a Canon company and leader in flexographic printing and converting solutions, has announced the strategic hire of Rob Brown as sales and marketing director. Brown joins at a pivotal moment as Edale readies the launch of its refreshed CartonLine and LabelLine ranges in 2026.

With almost three decades of experience, Brown most recently served as sales director NW Europe & export at OKI Europe. Brown brings a wealth of knowledge to Edale having held senior roles focused on driving customer, market and application understanding, leading to sustainable success.

Lachlan Buirds, managing director at Edale, said, “As we prepare for a major 2026 push with our new CartonLine and LabelLine platforms, Rob Brown will be key to shaping our global go-to-market strategy.

“His track record in building high-performance sales teams and bringing complex technical solutions to market aligns perfectly with Edale’s ambition.”

With news expected soon about Edale’s latest machine portfolio, the company is scaling its investment in automation, single-pass carton production, workflow intelligence and global customer support.

Brown added, “Edale is perfectly positioned to help customers future proof their business for where the market is heading, more automation, more single-pass capability, and more converters broadening their offering across labels and cartons. I’m excited to help shape a global strategy that turns Edale’s technology into real competitive advantage for our customers.”

In his new role, Brown will lead Edale’s worldwide sales operations, marketing strategy and channel partnerships, driving growth across the label and folding-carton segments.