After nine years with DS Chemport, Andreas Rau is leaving Australia for Germany and a new venture.

The offset blankets product manager will be replaced by Paul Henderson, who has served in a technical role for the past six years.

Rau has more than three decades of experience in the printing and graphic arts industry

in Australia and overseas, and is credited by chief executive Peter Drozdowicz with a "substantial contribution" to the sales growth of Trelleborg offset blankets in Australia and New Zealand.

With his wife Caroline and children, he will be able to spend more time with their respective families.

"We wish Andreas all the best with his new venture and welcome Paul to his new role," says Drozdowicz.