In a message to customers, seen by Printweek, Hastings stated: “After years of proudly serving you as Wren Packaging, we’re turning the page and stepping into an exciting new chapter. During this month, we’re rebranding as Renaissance Packaging Limited.”
Renaissance Packaging was incorporated in January. Hastings is currently listed as its sole director and majority shareholder.
Southend-on-Sea based Wren Packaging specialises in printed packaging including cartons, sleeves and blister cards.
It is owned by brothers Luke and Paul Hastings. Paul Hastings is its sole director at present after Luke Hastings resigned as a director of the business in February.
In his email, Hastings said: “This is more than just a name change. It’s a statement of intent. A powerful reset. A rebirth. And it marks the start of a bold new chapter focused entirely on excellence, creativity, and delivering even more value to you – our amazing customers.
“Why the name Renaissance? Because it means rebirth, revival, and reinvention – After a storm comes strength – and we’re rebranding with a fire in our belly and a clear vision for where we’re going.”
He said the rebrand would take place this month.
At the time of writing former employees of other connected businesses, including Reflections Print Finishers and 1066 Capital (which traded as Crystal Press) remain in limbo.
A Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators was filed for Sidcup-based Reflections Print Finishers on 10 March, but at the time of writing there was no information on administrators actually being appointed.
The sole director of 1066 Capital is Paul Hastings. The firm’s accounts and confirmation statement are flagged as overdue.
A number of former employees who were laid off at Reflections, Crystal Press, and when Wren downsized after Reflections was shuttered in February have contacted Printweek in recent weeks, in despair at their situation.
They claim redundancy payments and other monies owed have not been forthcoming. Pension payments have been deducted from salaries but have not reached the pension provider, with the ex-employees at a loss about what to do.
One former staffer told Printweek: “Sadly, Luke and Paul Hastings have still not paid their sacked employees redundancy or any of their other financial obligations.”
Printweek has attempted to contact Luke and Paul Hastings for comment.
