Board Converting News March 2, 2026

Brook + Whittle Carl Will has been names new Chief Executive Officer of Brook + Whit- tle. Mark Pollard will remain with the company through a transition period. During his time as CEO, Pollard guid- ed the company through the unprece- People & Places

within the UK label industry. To ensure continuity and stability for customers, part-

ners and employees, the transition will take place over a defined handover period. During this phase, Hughes will remain an active part of the business. He will work closely with Kitson to secure a smooth and well-structured transition. Kitson brings extensive experi-

David Kitson

ence from the printing industry, most recently from Robert Graphics. There, he was responsible for managing sales activities within an international environment. Sun Chemical To Invest In Delaware Facility Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately $10 million in its Newport, Delaware, facility, to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity. The project will optimize production performance by combining Sun Chemical’s proprietary and manufacturing processes with targeted site upgrades. The Newport investment forms part of Sun Chemical’s broader strategy to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint and reinforce its leadership in high-performance color materials.

Carl Will

dented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, led numer- ous strategic acquisitions, and successfully completed a major refinancing. Will brings extensive experience in growing and build- ing industrial companies into industry leaders. Most re- cently, he led a firm focused on helping companies de- velop processes and implement actions to significantly improve profitability. Nilpeter David Kitson will assume the role of Managing Director of Nilpeter, succeeding Nick Hughes. Hughes has led the UK organization with distinction for more than three decades. Hughes joined Nilpeter in 1990. He has since played a cen- tral role in establishing Nilpeter as a leading press supplier

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