Digital Labels & Packaging is sad to report the passing of former Screen Europe president Brian Filler.
Mr Filler passed away on 24 July, 2019.
He retired in 2016 after a 35-year career at Screen, including rising to managing director of Screen UK in 1999 and ascending to president of the company’s European operations in 2013.
Mr Filler was also an active member of Picon, the print industry trade association, and was chairman between 2009 and 2011.
Mr Filler joined Stellar Press in Barnet as an apprentice ofphotolithography in 1966. After completing his apprenticeship, he became studio manager at Satellite, a trade platemaking firm. But he found his love of sales, which never left him, when he joined John Hadland Graphic Arts selling vertical cameras film processors and the ECRM Autokon scanner.
He played a significant part in Screen’s technology evolution from scanners through to computer-to-film and computer-to-plate to high-speed, high-end inkjet presses.
‘Brian will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and our deepest sympathy goes to his family,’ said Bui Burke, senior vice president of sales, Screen. ‘Over the 21 years we worked together, he taught me a great deal about sales and diplomacy and how to manage a business in a rapidly changing industry. I feel very lucky to have had him as a colleague, a mentor and a friend. He was always calm, always cheerful and always straightforward. I will remember him for his consummate skill as a communicator not only in his professional role, but also when telling jokes or stories and giving entertaining speeches. He was highly regarded, well liked and universally respected by everyone who had dealings with him. In short, he was a fantastic person and a great leader.’
When he retired, Mr Filler focused on his three passions: his family, golf and photography.
Please send condolences to the family:
c/o Dale Pardy
Screen GP Europe BV
726 Capability Green,
Luton,
LU1 3 LU
dale.pardy@screeneurope.com
UPDATE: The family of Mr Filler invite those who knew him to join them in celebrating his life and sharing cherished memories, starting with a service on Monday 19 August at 3.20pm at North Chapel Crematorium, High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 OJS.
Additional parking is available at St Michaels Catholic High School opposite the crematorium.
Mr Filler’s family then invite you to join them at: Mid Herts Golf Club, Lower Gustard Wood, Lamer Lane, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8RS
Family flowers only are requested.
Those wishing to do so can make a donation in Mr Filler’s memory towards vascular research and golfing with disabilities. Donations can be made on the day or online here.
