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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.

Chittenden (far left): "I look forward to pushing creative boundaries"

Team ITG launches creative department

Marketing services firm Team ITG has launched a new creative department, focusing on using AI to help clients get to market as quickly as possible.

Rupert Murdoch will still be actively involved in his empire

Murdoch steps back at 92

Hundreds of print and publishing workers in the UK will soon have a new big boss after media mogul Rupert Murdoch announced plans to step back – but the nonagenarian said he’s not retiring.

Hans Sohlström started in the role on Monday

Stora Enso appoints new president and CEO

Stora Enso’s board of directors has appointed a new president and CEO.

Archbold joined Compass in early September

Compass appoints new head of credit amid significant growth

Compass Business Finance has made a new senior appointment in order to steer the company toward its future growth targets.

Singer made a huge impression on colleagues and customers

Tributes paid to Heidelberg's Mark Singer

Tributes have poured in for long-standing Heidelberg area sales manager Mark Singer, who has died suddenly aged 57.

Ray: "I am thrilled to have received this award"

PCS director Louise Ray wins business award

Louise Ray of Precision Card Services (PCS) has been named Marketing and Communications Director of the Year by Acquisition International magazine in its eighth annual Influential Businesswoman...