Cepac Darlington has bolstered its UK sales team with the appointment of Mark Kirby as Business Development Manager for the South of England.

Mark joins the business from printed carton manufacturer, East Kent Cartons and brings more than 22 years’ experience in sales and business development to the role. His expert knowledge of speciality corrugated products, including graphics and design and their application across a range of applications industries is an excellent fit for Cepac.

Mark’s appointment will drive business growth in the South for Cepac Darlington’s speciality consumer and bespoke packaging, utilising its market-leading print and conversion technologies, including ecommerce capability.

Cepac provides bespoke state-of-the-art corrugated packaging across a variety of sectors, with industries such as ecommerce and drinks identified by the company as key development opportunities.

Mark said he was attracted by the opportunity to make a significant contribution to Cepac’s future growth. He commented: “The business has a strong vision for the future and I’m looking forward to leading business development in the South. Cepac has a great reputation for creating innovative packaging solutions and the continued investment in pioneering technology demonstrates the commitment to future growth.

“With the capabilities and expertise to meet clients’ specific and advanced requirements, I’ve been impressed with Cepac team’s ability to move quickly and adapt in an ever-changing market.”

Commenting on the appointment, Ken Smith, Business Development Director at Cepac, said: “Mark brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our growing sales team and will help drive our sales strategy forward. This new appointment will allow us to strengthen our offering and focus for rapid development of the Cepac business.”