PDG to manage Findus cartons at Tyneside op

Frozen food brand Findus has appointed Print Design & Graphics (PDG) to manage the supply of its cartons for its frozen foods and ready meals to its Newcastle factory.

According to Findus European purchasing director Angelo Schiavetta the deal is not a "traditional" one and gives Tyneside-based PDG a more hands-on role.

"The firm will work very closely with us and will have access to our site and systems. It was important to choose a supplier at a local level as that makes the operation smoother," said Schiavetta.

"Our experience with PE lined boards convinced it to work with us. It also recognised the benefits of dealing with a medium-sized carton printer, rather than a global operator," said PDG joint managing director Gordon Scorer.