Dave Gardner has announced that he is stepping down as Chair of the London Region Manufacturing Council (LRMC).

Dave was the founding Chair and led the LRMC through its first two years. The LRMCs many accomplishments under Dave’s leadership include the formation of the LRMC, the creation of the LRMC website at www.manufacturinglondon.com, the introduction of the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) to London manufacturers, the quarterly LRMC electronic newsletter, “Focus”, recognition of the LRMC as the voice of London manufacturers by the City of London and Manufacturing Day in London featuring the Buy London Reverse Trade Show.

Dave has accepted a new role in Casco Inc. overseeing North American manufacturing operations and will be re-locating to Chicago. Denis Crane, President of County Heritage Forest Products will act as interim Chair.

Congratulations Dave and thanks for all your work on behalf of the London manufacturing sector.