The PMMDA was originally formed in 1966 as the PMDA (Plastics Machinery Distributors Association). The eight founder companies set out to agree a range of standards for both UK manufacturers and distributors of foreign machinery. Three of these companies, Soag Limited, Industrial Plastics and Hamilton Machinery Sales, are still with us. From the need for quality of products, technical competence and service back-up came our association.

Whilst the faces may have changed, the association's main aims have never altered. A commitment to the education of potential industry employees and teachers has been backed by our financial support of the Polymer Study Tours and Sponsorship Package Awards to support students.

Customers benefit from a database listing our members and the products they supply. We also advise them on specifications and applications with our Guide To series of publication.

Members have benefited from the links to the British Plastics Federation, of which we are an affiliated member and to whom we supply the very latest industry statistics for EUROMAP. Trade associations around the world exchange relevant information so that members benefit from news on the latest developments in markets and technology. We also benefit from the representation at a governmental level which the  BPF co-ordinates on behalf of us and several other organisations.

Since April 2007, we have held the Chairmanship for the BSI UK Shadow Group Committee for European Safety Standards of plastics and rubber machinery.  Working on behalf of BSi and reporting directly to the European Committee CEN/TC 145, the PMMDA and its members are actively involved in the review and revision of Safety Standards within the group.

PMMDA membership figures remain stable even in these difficult economic times.  With new technology and new services, the PMMDA offers a great deal to both members and their customers.

The 2006-2007 Executive Committee

Chairman - Colin Brookes (Boston Matthews Limited)
Tim Peet (UK Plastics Machinery Limited)
Glyn Isaac (Krauss Maffei Limited)
Nigel Flowers (Demag Hamilton Limited)
Andy Gibbens (Motan Limtied)

President - Brian Stinton
Secretary - Sandy Weaver