It was a major disappointment that I learned today of the demise of Non Stop Promotions. It’s almost unbelievable that a business I founded in 1987 could, in just over two years after its sale, have found itself in this position.

I am sure that many will speculate as to the reasons how one of the industries ideal models could have been wrecked so quickly and with such efficiency. From a distance I have my own views, but at this time my thoughts go out to the suppliers who have been caught up in the current turmoil and to the members of what was a loyal and talented staff team, I wish them luck in their future endeavours.

After 25 happy and successful years in the industry my aim was to put the days of deadlines and colour references behind me, but now three years on and given the current situation I must give some serious thought to the future and the opportunities that these tragic circumstances may offer. I will be out of the UK for the next two weeks but will issue a further statement later if needs be.

Bryan Mathieson