New Managing Director for ARBURG UK

Steve Thomson values ARBURG as a strong machine manufacturer and important player in the industry: “The goal is to remain at the top level in the rapidly changing markets of the United Kingdom and Ireland in the future”. The new Managing Director of ARBURG Ltd. has a team of 26 employees at his disposal. He has nothing but praise for his predecessor: “Colin Tirel is a titan of the British plastics industry who gave me his full support during the transition phase and from whom I was able to learn a great deal”.

As seen across Europe, the British and Irish markets have some headwinds. “Nevertheless, injection moulding manufacturers continue to value quality, durability and stable relationships – all things for which ARBURG is known and appreciated,” Steve Thomson is convinced. There is no doubt that long-standing customers want to continue their successful cooperation with ARBURG. New customers are increasingly turning to the expert technical support and expertise of the machine supplier with decades of know-how.

Steve Thomson sees an even stronger focus on the medical technology and packaging industries in the British Isles in the future and has confidence in ARBURG as one of the world's leading machine manufacturers: “The ALLROUNDER TREND machines have attracted considerable interest since their world premiere at K 2025. I believe that our markets will shift towards standard electric machines. We also have great opportunities and successes in the turnkey sector”. The new Managing Director wants to continue to raise awareness and visibility in the UK and Ireland. “I want to generate enthusiasm for the brand and our technology. With my team in the UK, I am well on the way to achieving this”.