Robert Bell EngTech FICME was elected as the new National President for the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME at the recent AGM. Robert is the Corporate HSEQ Manager at the Harland and Wolff (Methil Ltd Fife & Arnish Ltd Stornaway)) fabrication and painting facility. Robert began his career as a moulder-coremaker at Cruikshank Ltd
The recent South of England Branch Dinner was a lovely event held at the fabulous National Liberal Club in London. For the first time since start of the Covid pandemic, Members from the Branch and further afield, together with guests, were able to enjoy a convivial dinner, followed by drinks on the outside terrace overlooking
On Monday 7th March the West Midlands Branch and 39 members and guests were again treated to a well-presented, interesting and professional technical lecture / webinar delivered by the branch. With over 20 people attending in person at Wednesbury, there was also several dialing in remotely from around the world. The lecture was entitled ‘Technical
A new Certificate Course in Cast Iron Production, Metallurgy and Quality Control has been launched by ICME with the first cohort starting in March 22. Amy Worrallo, EPA and Training Manager for ICME has been leading the work to develop the programme with input from key individuals from the industry. “This course has been developed
The long-established Tor Lodge and Applecross Trust has been re-named to Foundry Training Trust to reflect current thinking. Speaking about the decision, the Clerk to the Trustees, EurIng Andrew Turner FICME told Foundry Trade Journal: “The trustees decided that the name of the trust did not reflect the activities clearly enough and in this day
The Chesterfield and Sheffield Branch were pleased to be able to host their first 'in person' Technical Seminar since 2019. The event was very well supported, with around 70 ICME Members from across the UK attending in person, plus a number of delegates logging in to attend virtually, and the level of questioning and discussion
Student's Night – a Night of Celebration and a Look to the Future The recent ICME West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch Student’s night was a great success. After a welcome from the Branch President, Karl Hopkins MICME, tutors Albert Anderson Prof MICME and David Hall Prof MICME spoke about the importance of the apprentice
On Friday 25 March 2022 ICME held its Award’s Lunch for the first time in 2 years. The event was held at the Founders’ Hall in London and was attend by 64 guests. At this prestigious event we honoured all those who have worked tirelessly for the benefit of the industry and those that have
Tutors from Foundry Training Services Ltd were delighted to be able to support the WMG Academy for Young Engineers in Solihull during the recent National Apprenticeship week with some hands-on activities focussed around casting. The school, which is part of the WMG Academy Trust, aims to encourage young people, from the ages of 14 to
On Monday 6th December, the West Midlands Branch, and a total of 25 attendees, from across the UK and the world, came together and were treated to a well presented, interesting and professional technical lecture / webinar delivered by the branch. The lecture ‘Marine Casting Approvals An Introduction’ was presented by Mr Clive