Singh, described as a sales dynamo had been with the Leeds business for eight years. His future plans are unknown. Hes probably the best UK sales guy around in the DM and commercial web markets, said a source close to the company. But I think the timing was right for him to take on a bigger personal challenge.

Its not yet known who will take Singhs place at Chorleys, which has seen a swathe of management changes over the past year.

[0] Communisis issued a trading update this week, which highlighted 20% growth in personalised products and print management sales and profits of compared to the second half of 2002.

However, the group is conducting a strategic review of its 36m turnover Color Solutions business, where performance has deteriorated. It includes specialist paint card operations on the continent and in North America, as well as Waddington Labels in Gateshead.