APN Print has sold its sheet-fed printing operation in Waipukurau to former employee Bruce Doran.
The business, which operates from the same premises as the CHB Mail, is now called Central Design and Print.
Mr Doran had worked for APN Print for 46 years before taking over the new Central
Design and Print on November 1.
He started as a linotype operator in Oamaru, went on to become production manager at Oamaru before managing the Taupo Weekender and eventually ending up at Waipukurau managing the CHB Mail, Dannevirke News and the sheet-fed print site for 16 years.
"We employ 11 staff here, which brings with it a big responsibility, but also an exciting challenge to grow this business and keep it sustainable for the future," Mr Doran said.