Kevin Horne announced as new PMMDA Chairman

Managing Director of Renmar Ltd., Kevin Horne, has been announced as the new Chairman of the Plastics Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMMDA).

Existing Chairman, Nigel Flowers of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery UK Ltd took his place as President, replacing Tim Peet of UK Plastics Machinery, who stepped down following serving the maximum time in the role.

Richard Hird of Premier Moulding Machinery has taken on the role of Deputy Chairman, which incorporates the job of Treasurer.

With Peet’s departure from the Committee, Marcel Machado of Romi Machines UK Ltd was nominated for the vacancy on the Committee and unanimously voted in to take the position. 

Nigel Baker of BMB Plastics Machinery Ltd, Colin Tirel of Arburg Limited and Andy Gibbens of Piovan UK Ltd remain as Committee members.

During the meeting, grateful thanks were given to Peet, who served on the Committee for many years and offered tremendous support and enthusiasm. 

Machado was welcomed as the newest member of the Committee and it was noted that, “with his enthusiasm and strong participation in past PMMDA member meetings,” he will make “an excellent member of the team.”