Mr Wall, who was previously Northern European managing director of data-capture solutions firm, PSC Bar Code Limited, brings extensive management and technical sales experience to the company. He has worked over 15 years within the barcode solutions and graphics CAD/ CAM markets, prior to that he was in tactical military communications within the Forces.

At BemroseBooth, he will be responsible for widening its customer base beyond the UK Train Operating Companies, extending the supply of the company’s products on a global basis to mass transit authorities, as well as bus, ferry and airline operators.

Commenting on the new appointment, Andrew Lindsey, managing director, secure travel and logistics at BemroseBooth, said:

“Investment in key senior personnel will allow us to take full advantage of future opportunities within the travel market, such as low-cost smart solutions.

“We are already well advanced in the development of integrated ticketing within mass transit applications, which will not only enhance revenue protection, but will also help in improving boarding times, as well as increased data capture.”