Coppin worked for Heidelberg UK in Brentford before spending 17 years at Leeds-based WHM.

AMS managing director Michael Stevenson said: "Trevor is a dream signing for our company and I feel privileged to have him on board.

"I have known Trevor since our days working at Heidelberg UK and have always hoped that we would work together again.

Our combined experience is unique and it means we can offer our customers support and peace of mind."

Redhill-based AMS Graphic Machinery specialises in the supply of refurbished Heidelberg, Stahl and Polar finishing equipment.