A founder of major Australian label printer QLM Label Makers, Del Pugh, has died at her home is Brisbane. Together with her late husband David Pugh, who suddenly died in 1992, Pugh founded and developed the company from the basement of their home in 1975 with a single hand-fed business card press.

Del Pugh, source Facebook

QLM Label Makers now employs more than 380 employees in five countries throughout the Asia Pacific. The company says Del Pugh was a true character and worked tirelessly in the business until ‘retiring’ in 2002. During her time in the industry Del held various positions including President of Latma. She remained active on the board of QLM Label Makers. The company recently created an annual Label Apprentice of the Year Award through Latma in honour of the founders. She is survived by her three children – Fiona, Simon and Morag – who remain actively involved in the business through operational roles or as board members. A memorial service is being held next Monday, June 15. See www.qlm.com.au for details. The family requests those attending bring a business card as a memento for Del (it is a long-standing and humorous family tradition).

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