The publishing team

Powder Injection Moulding International magazine is published by Inovar Communications Ltd, based in Shrewsbury, UK.

In addition to publishing PIM International, Inovar also publishes the highly successful Powder Metallurgy Review and Metal Additive Manufacturing magazines.

Nick Williams

Managing Director & Editor, PIM International
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0)1743 469909

A graduate of the University of Manchester, Nick founded Inovar in 2002 after a career in publishing and scientific/technical event management that spanned a range of industries, including Powder Metallurgy and Metal Injection Moulding. PIM International, launched in 2007, was Inovar’s first title and its success led to the creation of two further magazines, Powder Metallurgy Review in 2012 and Metal Additive Manufacturing in 2015.

Paul Whittaker

Publishing Director, Inovar Communications Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0)1743 469909

Paul’s links with the Powder Metallurgy and Powder Injection Moulding industries were also formed at the European Powder Metallurgy Association, where he worked from 1995 until 2001. A graduate of Sheffield Hallam University, Paul has extensive experience of scientific and technical publishing and as well as marketing to the broader Powder Metallurgy industry. Prior to joining Inovar Communications in 2004, Paul worked as a Business Manager at Rapra, one of Europe’s leading independent plastics and rubber specialists, based in Shawbury, UK.

Charlie Hopson-VandenBos

Assistant Editor
Email: [email protected]

Charlie is a professional writer and creative who became a part of our team in 2021 after a period of freelancing for the company. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, USA, and married to a British member of the editorial team, she was introduced to Additive Manufacturing and Powder Metallurgy upon her arrival in the UK and quickly leveraged her passion for the written word into a career involving the technology. 

Jon Craxford

Advertising Sales Director
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0)207 1939 749

Jon has extensive experience of the Powder Metallurgy and Powder Injection Moulding industries following his career as Advertising Sales Manager at Metal Powder Report. He joined Inovar’s team in 2006 and is responsible for all print and on-line advertising sales for PIM International, PM Review and Metal Additive Manufacturing magazines.

Jo Sheffield

Office and Accounts Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0)1743 469909

Jo is responsible for the accounts and day to day running of the Inovar Communuications office. She also looks after logistics, including the administration of contra arrangements with numerous national and international conferences and exhibitions. Jo’s extensive experience of office administration and project management was gained at some of the UK’s largest businesses.

Hugo Ribeiro

Production Manager
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Telephone: +44 (0)1743 469909

Hugo is responsible for all production related matters at Inovar Communications, including magazine design and website development. His skills are also available to advertisers who require support in the preparation of magazine adverts and website banners. Passionate about design, Hugo has a background in architecture.

Swetha Akshita

Senior Digital Marketer
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0)1743 469909

Swetha holds two masters’ degrees: one in Journalism and another in International Marketing (with a Chartered Institute of Marketing CIM Accreditation), both from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK, which she attended after receiving the prestigious Scotland Saltire Scholarship. She manages the overall marketing strategy for the magazines. Since discovering the world of metal powders, she has been passionate about finding new ways to use her skills to market the technology. Prior to joining Inovar, she worked with several newspapers and magazines, both in India and the UK. She also has marketing experience in the higher education sector.

Inovar Communications Ltd

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United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1743 469909