Cable Tapes UK Ltd, market leading supplier of mica tapes to the cable industry, announced that Martin Van Der Zwan is the new Chairman of the IWMA.
February 14, 2018
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 inter-national 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 look forward to promoting more regular focused meetings for the industry and ensuring that our library of past technical conference papers provides the best reference resource available.”
Martin Van Der Zwan will be ensuring that members continue to enjoy excellent publicity openings through the association’s Wire & Cable News newsletter, and the lively and informative website. Martin will be promoting even greater prospects for members to shape their own futures, ably assisted by the IWMA and its unrivalled opportunities for networking and collaboration.
With Martin Van Der Zwan at the helm, the IWMA has an exciting three years ahead to look forward to, and even brighter and more prosperous opportunities for the Industry as a whole. Watch this space as the IWMA goes from strength to strength with Martin’s vision and expertise taking them to the next level.
