Port Glasgow-based Love & Humphries, which bills itself as The Clever Printing Company, has secured the services of Malcolm Morrison, a business strategist and transformation specialist with a proven track record in scaling up organisations.

It is the latest in a number of non-executive roles assumed by Mr Morrison, a former Clydesdale Bank partner and Santander relationship director, who is also director of Highland-based GMG Energy, a timber and biomass producer which has become one of the most environmentally-aware enterprises in the region.

He will make a creative contribution to the company by providing independent oversight as well as offering guidance on a wide array of business issues, especially those which relate to small and medium enterprises.

Philip Wilson, director of Love & Humphries, who oversees a small team at the company, said: “Everyone in the firm is delighted that we have been able to attract a business personality of Malcolm Morrison’s calibre for the important non-exec role.

“He has a huge range of experience in a wide variety of different sectors and has made valuable contributions to other enterprises across Scotland. I am sure that he will be instrumental in helping us to focus on our business goals.

“The print industry in Scotland has always been a challenging environment, especially at a time when technology is changing so fast and altering the way we operate. We are very pleased to have Malcolm on board to assist us with these challenges and opportunities.”

Mr Morrison said: “Love & Humphries may be a small business at the moment, but I am sure that there is terrific potential within Philip and his team, as they have proven by opening up new avenues for business expansion, including exports.

“I will be delighted to offer my experience to assist growth in the company in any way I can and I look forward very much to working with them.”

Love & Humphries has recently secured a significant order from a US customer for SuperTuffMenus, a type of wipeable, washable menu card used by major brands to enhance presentation.

It has printed poetry books for clients and has also made great strides with uncoated paper, using UV curing inks to speed up drying times and avoid production hold-ups.