Paul Sheppard of HMG Paints Becomes OCCA President
MANCHESTER, UK — Paul Sheppard of HMG Paints has been named the new President of The Oil & Colour Chemists’ Association (OCCA). OCCA is a professional body that is internationally recognized as one of the leading technical organizations for individuals from the coatings and allied sectors. With a growing body of more than 800 members, it provides both locally based networking potential and a much wider opportunity for interaction with members from around the world.
Sheppard officially took over from Graham Armstrong at the OCCA AGM, which was held as a hybri’ event at Imperial War Museum North in Salford Quays. One of Sheppard’s first appointments in his new role will be on a panel discussion at the UK Chemical Industries Supply Chain Expo where he will be discussing product realization and commercialization.