ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of James Couldwell as managing director, following the retirement of Chris Pickles.
Having previously worked at ULMA between 2016 and 2020 as a financial controller and regional sales manager at ULMA, Couldwell’s return to the business will involve focusing on expanding market share for the UK division and growing the brand in the food and medical sectors – to try to boost ULMA’s position as a leading machinery manufacturer and supplier.
“I’m incredibly pleased to be returning to ULMA UK as managing director, taking over from my predecessor Chris Pickles. Chris has been an invaluable leader during his tenure, advancing the brand to one of the most recognisable and respected packaging machinery providers in the industry.
“I credit Chris as being the person who taught me what it takes to be an effective and diligent manager, providing me with the necessary skills to follow in his footsteps. From these foundations, my aim is to increase ULMA’s presence across the ‘bakery, meat, fresh produce and medical equipment sectors, concentrating on growing market share in these areas with our industry leading traysealer, thermoformer and flow pack wrapping machines.”
