Goss says Meissner has held management and executive positions with Man Roland, Heidelberg and Goss International.

Ed Padilla, chairman of the Goss International board of directors says, “Jochen has been instrumental in the strengthening of our global organisation and our innovative product portfolio over the past six years.”

Padilla continues, “We are fortunate to have a proven, experienced leader prepared to take our company forward into its next phase.”

Now as a member of the board of directors, Bob Brown says he will focus on strategic market issues and customer initiatives.

Brown adds, “It has been a privilege to lead such a proud, technology leading organisation and to work with great employees, printers and publishers around the world. I look forward to continuing to work with Jochen on a variety of initiatives.”

Goss International has nine manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia and generated more than $1.1bn in sales in 2007.

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