Turnkey Injection Moulding Solutions for the UK and Ireland
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK is one of the leading importers of injection moulding machinery in the U.K. market with a market share of approximately 15 %. The IntElect machines are acceptedin the market as being amongst the best in the world. The major markets for the machines are automotive, IT, packaging, electric/electronic, medical and pharmaceutical, building products and leisure.
Furthermore, with the recent acquisition of a new facility in Annacotty, Co. Limerick, Sumitomo Demag Ireland now has a new permanent "home" in the market. The facility is currently undergoing a refit and once complete will be able to offer spare parts and technical support, as well as machine rebuilds, new machine stock and eventually training all delivered locally.
Currently Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK and Ireland are servicing more than 4,000 injection moulding machines serve approximately 200 customers and have an outstanding training organisation with a range of courses is organised on an annual schedule.
Meet the team
Dave Raine, Managing Director
Dave re-joined the company as a director in December 2023, after spending 7 years as UK & Ireland Sales Manager for another major Japanese injection moulding and automation supplier.
Having originally started out in the moulding industry in the very early eighties, working for two high profile companies in the North East of England, Dave became poacher turned gamekeeper, swapping his role as new product integration engineer for a pharmaceutical packaging company to a role in sales for Hardie Polymers. As an agent for Demag (amongst others), Dave worked with & for Demag and Sumitomo Demag for 21 years, from 1994 to 2015.
Having returned to the Sumitomo Demag fold, Dave will work with Nigel in a transitional role in 2023, and will take over as UK MD in January 2024.
Outside of work, Dave enjoys golfing and is a keen follower of his local & national rugby union teams. Most recently, Dave has switched from participating in half-marathons to Ultras (80km +) and completes one or two of these events each year.
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James Hines, Business Development Manager - UK & Ireland
James rejoined Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK & Ireland in July 2026 as Business Development Manager, bringing more than 30 years of injection moulding, processing and technical experience.
A polymer engineer by background, James has worked across the automotive, telecommunications, optical, medical and packaging sectors. His specialist expertise includes injection moulding process optimisation, mould tool validation, troubleshooting, project management and technical training.
In his new role, James supports the UK and Ireland sales teams, key accounts and new business opportunities. He works with customers throughout machinery investment and application projects, providing practical technical advice, overseeing mould trials and helping manufacturers establish stable, repeatable and cost-effective production processes.
James takes an evidence-led approach, using clear production and energy data to verify machine performance, identify opportunities for improvement and help customers make informed investment decisions. Having worked with many generations of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag machinery, he combines extensive processing knowledge with a strong focus on long-term customer relationships and support.
James can be reached on: +44 7801 450075 / james.hines@shi-g.com
Andy Pearce, Area Sales Manager: South
"Andy joined Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK in February 2024 after spending over 30 years within the plastics industry covering a variety of technically biased rolls.
Starting his career in a multi-skilled apprenticeship working on fast cycling moulding machines with IML and automated systems producing thin-walled containers. Andy then moved on from his role as a multi-skilled maintenance technician for a five year spell as a service engineer covering the UK and Ireland for Arburg Ltd. Prior to joining Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Andy was an Engineering Manager at a technical moulding facility in Herefordshire where he gained invaluable experience with machines from 6T to 3500T, in sectors including Medical/Clean room, Automotive, Packaging and Technical, with many variations of handling and automation systems.
Away from work Andy is a massive football fan, which he has played, coached, and even ran a local club! Other sports Andy enjoys include Squash, Rowing, Running, Rugby and occasionally Golf."
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Nick Stockton, Technical Manager / Helpdesk
Our Technical Manager, Nick Stockton, started with Demag Hamilton as an apprentice engineer, and after a 5 year apprenticeship qualified to work as a fully fledged service engineer. Nick worked on the road fault finding on Demag injection moulding machines and our Customer Helpdesk. Nick is now managing the day to day operations of our Customer Service team.
Nick is a keen Rugby Union supporter, following both England Rugby Union and London Wasps.
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