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BemroseBooth Paragon makes strategic appointment with new GM

BemroseBooth Paragon (BBP), the leading supplier of magnetic tickets and contactless RFID cards to the mass transit market, has appointed Andrew Jones, former Associate Director of Grant Thornton, as General Manager.

During a 20-year career, which spans automotive, consumer electronics and industrial power divisions, Andrew has taken the lead on a number of strategic projects including the design, development and implementation of a new concept into consumer electronics, which resulted in the company being the first in the world to ship hydrogen fuelled products to retail stores.

Bringing this experience to BBP, Andrew will build on the strategy of the business to drive future growth through product innovation and improved work flow process. He will also manage the day to day activities across both the Hull and Boston based manufacturing operations which employs more than 140 people.

Andrew comments: “The ambition of the business as a whole was particularly attractive to me. I have experience across a range of industry sectors and many different processes and these skills are directly transferable to this role. The potential within BBP is phenomenal and I am very excited to be taking on a challenge that will deliver great reward for everyone involved.


“I am looking forward to leading a team that I already know are committed and that represent the best talent in the market. We are all going to work towards shared goals, which will see us stretch our targets and achieve the objectives our customers and stakeholders expect.”

With a background in mechanical and electronic engineering and a diploma in quality management, Andrew is also a graduate of the prestigious Windsor leadership programme, giving him the qualifications and practical experience to take on the lead role at BBP.

BBP is a subsidiary of Paragon ID. Its UK based manufacturing facility in Hull is complemented by BBP tech, the Boston based division which specialises in RFID and contactless applications across a range of sectors. With leading industry experts covering both magnetic ticketing, smart applications and RFID the business works with customers to transition from paper based tickets to cards and contactless solutions.

For further details about BBP please visit: www.bemrosebooth.com or follow @BBP.