Charles Design & Marketing celebrates 30 years in business

WELL-known Black Country businessman Charles Hanmer’s design and marketing company is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Kingswinford-based Charles Design & Marketing’s milestone also coincides with changes to the company structure with founder Hanmer taking on the role of chairman and four of the existing team becoming directors: Nikki Smith (finance director) Ian Stroud (creative director), Richard Maskery (projects director) and Tony Astley (web director).

All have many years’ experience within the company and have taken on greater responsibility for the day to day running of the business over the last three to four years.

The business began life in advertising and producing promotional materials, largely for Black Country engineering and manufacturing firms. Since then it has diversified, serving everything from retail and leisure to IT, food distribution and the service industries.

Hanmer said he is delighted that the firm is continuing its positive development despite the economic downturn.

“I am confident that, with the new personnel structure in place, the team will continue to take the business forward. We are looking ahead to a robust and exciting future,” he said.