Having entered the timber trade in the early 1960s, initially with J Eidelman and subsequently with Bambergers, Mr Cater eventually set up his own agency, MCI Plywood where he became a well-known personality throughout the trade.
He became a great supporter of the Plywood Club of London, serving two terms as chairman (1988-90 and 1993-95) and eventually took on the role of president for several years.
Mr Cater was keen to give something back to the timber trade. He was on the committee of the National Panel Products Division of the Timber Trade Federation for many years, including a three-year stint as chairman. In later years he gave invaluable support to the Timber Trades Benevolent Society (London & Home Counties/East Anglia Region) as a beneficiary visitor and organiser of its annual Golf Day.
