WIRE NEWS WN March 2018 | Page 6

Cable Tapes UK Ltd, is delighted to announce that Martin Van Der Zwan is the new Chairman of the IWMA! With more than 40 years of industry relevant experience, Martin Van Der Zwan’s expert knowledge of cable manufacturing and supply chain management will be an invaluable asset to the IWMA. Having sat on the executive committee at the IWMA since 2014, Martin is thrilled to take on this position of increased responsibility for the next three years. Martin Van Der Zwan has taken over from Amanda Shehab as chairman and hopes to continue her excellent work and will promote the new technology, education and growth in the industry to even higher levels. Founded in 1970, the International Wire & Machinery Association is the world’s largest and most influential corporate association for the wire, cable and wire product industries. Its events and conferences offer an international forum for technological advance and best practice. “We actively encourage industry stars of the future through the IWMA’s Educational Trust Fund” said Martin Van Der Zwan, “this amazing opportunity offers newcomers an opening to gain new skills which otherwise might not be available. All members benefit from the IWMA and the international platform for exchange of technology it delivers. I Martin Van Der Zwan 6 WIRE NEWS March 2018