The ‘PMDA’ – The Plastics Machinery Distributors Association Ltd (as it was then called) was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1948 on the 1st June 1966.
The Memorandum & Articles of Association show that the formation of the Company in 1966 was subscribed by representatives from Mortimer Machine Tool Co. Ltd, Soag Machine Tools Ltd, Denis Leader (Machinery) Limited, Industrial Plastics Limited, Ed Brand Limited, Hamilton Machinery Sales Limited, John Kimbell & Co Ltd and Fulcrum (Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
The Memorandum of Association lays out the objects for which the Association was originally established as the very same objectives that PMMDA aims for today:
- To promote the common interests of those engaged in the distribution of machinery and encourage co-operation in the conduct of business
- To facilitate the exchange of information and ideas with a view to the improvement of standards and quality
- To encourage fair trading
- To enter into agreements with authorities, exhibition promoters and other associations on matters of benefit for members
- To provide facilities for social networking
PMMDA has seen many changes over the 50 years since inception, with various personalities on the Committee and some member companies who have been with us from the start. In August 2000, it was decided to change the name to the Polymer Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association and this name remains today.
The PMMDA website is currently being re-designed and will shortly be launched with a new ‘up to date’ look. With this in mind, Members were asked for comments regarding membership and what it means to them.
Neil Bathard, UK National Sales Manager for Romi Machines UK Ltd said:
‘ROMI UK continues membership of the PMMDA because of their support for machinery manufacturers and the plastics industry as a whole, whilst keeping us up to date with latest news and legislation from Government.’
Nigel Flowers, MD of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery UK Ltd commented:
‘Sumitomo Demag have been strong supporters of the PMMDA over many years, we believe it is vitally important that we as polymer equipment suppliers have a strong voice representing our views in the market. The PMMDA provides that voice.’
To celebrate the ‘Golden Year’, members and past members will be invited to an event at the House of Commons in November.
Any enquiries can be directed to Nikki Williams at pmmda@pmmda.org.uk
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