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Cullen Packaging's David MacDonald: "Sustainability is my whole focus and reason for being"

Packaging bosses named among UK’s most ambitious business leaders

Two packaging company heads have been named on a list of Britain's ‘Top 50 most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2023’.

Richard Hall has rejoined the company

The Sherwood Group strengthens senior leadership team

The Sherwood Group has taken on a returning former manager as its new sales and marketing director.

Lanaken is an integrated pulp and paper mill. Image: Sappi

Sappi begins consultation process on Lanaken future

Sappi has started a consultation process on the potential closure of its Lanaken Mill in Belgium, while also announcing that it has completed its consultation process on the possible closure of its...

Pitney Bowes begins search for new CEO

Pitney Bowes is searching for a new CEO after activist investors and stakeholders effectively ousted long-serving incumbent Marc Lautenbach.

Screen Europe appoints new president

Screen Europe has appointed Osamu Yamagata as its new president.

Departures dominate September’s most-read stories

While the passing of Heidelberg's Mark Singer, Xerox’s Drupa withdrawal, and The National Trust offshoring its Handbook were the top stories, the month featured its fair share of good news too.

The Princess of Wales had a textile manufacturers tour this week. Image: The Royal Family

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Standfast & Barracks

Catherine, Princess of Wales visited historic textile printer Standfast & Barracks on Tuesday (26 September) as part of a tour of northern textile manufacturers.

(L-R): Simon Ward and new appointment Darren Singer

ITG eyes global expansion with new CFO hire

Marketing services company Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) has appointed industry specialist Darren Singer as its new chief financial officer to spearhead its global growth charge.

Cepac produces corrugated packaging and serves a raft of major clients. Image: Cepac

Unite slams Cepac Darlington ‘fire and rehire’ move

Union Unite has criticised packaging printer Cepac Darlington, which it claims that – in addition to threatening redundancies – has also told staff that they will be “fired and rehired” on inferior...

Kennedy with the late Sir Henry Cooper

Martin Kennedy RIP

Industry associates have shared fond memories of Kenmart’s Martin Kennedy, who has died aged 79.