Dr Andrew McDermott FIMMM appointed Chair of the Energy Intensive Users Group

Dr McDermott, Deputy CEO of Ceramics UK, has been appointed Chair of the Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) for a two‑year term.

We're pleased to congratulate Dr McDermott on his appointment to the EIUG, which is the umbrella organisation representing the collective interests of the UK’s major energy-intensive industries, including ceramics, steel, chemicals, glass, cement, lime, paper and industrial gases. Dr McDermott succeeds Gareth Stace, Director General of UK Steel. 

Commenting on his appointment, Dr McDermott said, ‘There has never been a more challenging time to address energy policy in the UK. Our greatest concern is that inward investment, growth and competitiveness have been constrained for years by persistently higher energy costs compared with international competitors.’

He emphasised that addressing energy costs must be treated as an urgent national priority to protect UK GDP, retain skilled jobs and give industry the confidence to invest in a low‑carbon future.

We congratulate Dr McDermott on his appointment.

If you are interested in the material challenges and opportunities facing energy‑intensive industries, explore the IOM3 Composite Group, one of our Technical Communities supporting knowledge exchange and professional development across the sector.