Previously with Heidelberg, Wright was also the name behind the pioneering Australian prepress developer Wright Technologies in the 1980s and 90s. Wright Technologies achieved global success by being amongst the first companies to enable high-end scanners to output to Postscript film imagesetters, opening up proprietary language prepress to the world of DTP.

The appointment to Screen Australia comes after more than a decade with Heidelberg. The vacancy became available following Peter Scott’s elevation to managing director of Screen Australia.

Commenting on the appointment, Scott says, “It’s great to have someone of Bruce’s experience and knowledge join us. He is well known throughout the Australian industry and will be a tremendous source of help and advice to our customers.

“At a time when Screen is launching exciting new digital printing and workflow products, Bruce will find even more avenues to apply his technical knowledge and commercial skills with Screen.”

Wright too is relishing the challenge, saying, “I have known Screen for many years and have always held their products in the highest regard. They are the sole surviving ‘scanner-prepress’ based big name company and I believe this is because of reputation, commitment to customers and innovative new directions.”

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