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Kieran Blacknall promoted to UK managing director of Drytac
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rytac has announced the promotion of Kieran Blacknall to the role of managing director in the UK. Mr Blacknall will assume full responsibility for Drytac’s UK business, overseeing strategic direction, commercial performance, and operational leadership.
He will work closely with the global leadership team to align UK operations with Drytac’s wider international strategy, while continuing to strengthen customer partnerships and drive sustainable growth across the region. Mr Blacknall takes on his new position having most recently served as
operations manager at Drytac UK. Since joining Drytac in 2023 as academy manager, Mr Blacknall has played an integral role in strengthening internal processes, enhancing team performance, and supporting the continued growth of the UK business. Hayden Kelley, CEO at Drytac, said: “We are delighted to promote Kieran to Managing Director in the UK. Since joining Drytac, he has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a clear commitment to operational excellence. I am confident that under his direction, Drytac UK will continue to build on its success and deliver outstanding value to customers.”
Kieran Blacknall
The Printing Charity announces new 2026 Honorary President he Printing Charity has
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announced that Baroness Floella Benjamin has been appointed the charity’s Honorary President for 2026. The Baroness will be the keynote speaker at The Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon, which in 2026 will be held in November.
Baroness Benjamin explained: “The Printing Charity is here to help people whose work brings this crucial communication channel to life, and I am proud to play a part in supporting them as 2026 Printing Charity President.” Baroness Benjamin was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Greater London
in 2008 and celebrates 56 years in the entertainment industry, including accolades as a BAFTA Special Lifetime Achievement Award and an OBE in 2001 for services to broadcasting. She has written over 30 books including the bestselling ‘Coming to England’ which is now part of the UK National Curriculum and studied in schools and universities. The 30th anniversary version was awarded a Guardian ‘Children’s Book of the Year’. Printing Charity CEO Neil Lovell said: “She [Baroness Benjamin] is also a passionate advocate for the ethos of ‘giving back’, and we are grateful
Baroness Floella Benjamin
that as part of this she has chosen to accept the role of honorary charity president this year. I look forward to hearing her keynote speech at 2026’s Annual Luncheon.”
Sign Media Solutions welcomes new partner S (L-R): Daniel Slomka and Nils A. Honscha at SMS | 18 | March/April 2026
ign media solutions (SMS) has announced the appointment of Nils Andreas Honscha, the former managing director of Neschen Coating, as a new partner. For more than two decades, Honscha and Slomka’s paths crossed at international trade fairs, product launches, and professional exchanges within the visual communications industry, highlighting that the merger at SMS is therefore not a quick personnel decision, but the continuation of a long-shared industry history. In his new role, Mr Honscha will be responsible for the strategic
development of the product range in the future, along with aligning portfolios closer to real market demands, specific applications and sustainable solutions.
Mr Slomka said: “Nils is a true product person with a deep understanding of the market and great application expertise. Moreover, they are an excellent fit on a personal level. “This combination perfectly complements our direction and is a strong signal for SMS and, above all, for its customers. We do not rely on short-term trends, but on solutions – for our customers and partners.”
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