Algar joined the company this August from Polestar Colchester, where he was managing director. Heron, 66, was managing director at ET Heron and Co and took a place on the Wyndeham board following its takeover in 1996.

"Wyndeham Heron is a key site for the group. We have spent over 60m there in the last five years," said group chief executive Paul Utting. "It is therefore important the succession plan is carefully managed.

"We are confident Jim will maintain the position established by Richard as one of the country's foremost web offset houses," he said.