Brunton Business Publications has confirmed the recruitment of David Pittman as Editor in Chief, as the world-renowned fibre-based packaging industry resource extends its reach and remit into flexibles, labels, and adjacent sectors of the package print market.
Now in its fifth generation of management, Brunton Business Publications is a family-owned publisher of business-to-business news and information for the fibre-based packaging sector. The company will celebrate seven decades of serving the fibre-based packaging industry in 2027 and has cemented a reputation as the world’s leading resource for the corrugated and folding carton sectors, with ‘International Paper Board Industry’, ‘Folding Carton Industry’, as well as the digital platform, thepackagingportal.com
David Pittman (pictured below, left) brings almost two decades of editorial experience to Brunton Business Publications and has spent much of his career working in senior editorial positions at renowned publications dedicated to covering the global labels and flexible packaging industries. Most recently, he worked for Think B2B Marketing, one of Europe’s leading dedicated printing and packaging strategy and communications agencies.
Commenting on his appointment, David says, “I am delighted to be joining Brunton Business Publications and using my knowledge of and contacts in labels and flexible packaging to strengthen and improve the coverage, exposure, and representation of these multi-billion-dollar global industries.”
He adds, “Having broadened my knowledge and experience in marketing and communications, I am ready to step back into the all-important editorial and content side of the converting sector of the packaging industry. With the market’s thirst for knowledge and an appetite for targeted, high-level insights, the time has never been better to join Brunton Business Publications.”
Dan Brunton, Group Publisher and Managing Director, comments, “David’s appointment is part of a strategic roadmap that allows us to embrace the changing industry landscape, grow our presence in new markets, and establishing the business as the go-to resource for all package print professionals. For those seeking informed, unbiased, and accurate information, this development will help converters navigate an increasingly complex operating environment. With so much change in the global packaging industry, this presents a huge opportunity to bring the experience and reputation of Brunton Business Publications to more of the market.”
In addition to David Pittman, industry veteran Nick Coombes (pictured above, right) has joined in an advisory role as a Non-Executive Director. “Nick was a great friend of my father, Michael, and has been a long-term colleague and constant support in the growth and development of ‘Folding Carton Industry’, and I welcome his 50 years of experience in our industry that will help steer this new venture,” continues Dan Brunton.
Automation, AI, convergence, and consolidation are megatrends that will define packaging for the foreseeable future. The industry’s trade media is being impacted by these shifts also and must adapt accordingly. The addition of David Pittman to the full-time team along with other initiatives in hand, sees Brunton Business Publications well-positioned to become the leading resource for the global package print industry.
