It is with sadness that we report the death on the 14th December 2023 of Past National ICME President Mr Kenneth “Brian” Turner Hon FICME CEng at the age of 90. He died peacefully and after a short illness. Brian had been a Member of ICME for 49 years and was a recipient of a
Spring of 2022 saw the start of ICME’s new Certificate in Cast Iron Production, Metallurgy and Quality Control course. This joint venture, from ICME and The Cast Metals Federation and with the support of the industry, was developed to increase knowledge and enable growth and progression of individuals within the foundry industry. The first cohort
We have been advised that Mr Trevor Law has recently died, aged 81, following a long illness. Trevor was a lecturer at the University of Aston in both the Department of Production Engineering & Department of Metallurgy between 1970-82. He was awarded the Oliver Stubbs Medal in 1991 and through his career had presented numerous
The Northern Branch of the Institute held the Annual Peter Gleaves Memorial Quiz in Sheffield on Thursday 2nd November 2023, with around 48 foundry men & women making up the teams. Quizmaster Simon Alexander FICME was back by popular demand to provide great entertainment. Chesterfield Metal Technologies, the Chesterfield plant of William Cook Cast Products
On the 11th & 12th October 2023, Progress Rail generously hosted a 2 day course "Introduction to Foundry Methods Engineering" for 9 delegates. The course was delivered by John Myers MICME, who shared his many years of knowledge and experience. The "Introduction to Foundry Methods Engineering" training was aimed at improving knowledge of how to
The Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME, recently received a donation of some tools from a retired patternmaker. But not any old tools. No, this was a full set of patternmaking chisels, saws, gauges, routers and more, many of which had been handmade and were supplied complete with the precision handmade tool box, consisting of
The Vision for the Future for ICME The first technical lecture of the new session for the West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers featured a presentation from ICME National President Martin Dudley FICME, Owner and Chief Executive of the Thomas Dudley Group Ltd. Following a welcome to the
Sad news regarding Brian Clarke. We have been advised that Brian Clarke Prof MICME died recently. Brian was a Member of the Middlesbrough / Newcastle ICME Branches of ICME FOR 51 years and had retired from Ridsdale some years back. We extend our condolences to his family and to friends and industry colleagues who knew
Here is the Address from our new ICME National President, Martin Dudley FICME. I am extremely proud and honoured to have been elected President of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers. I look forward to working with the national officers, trustees, head office staff and Members to ensure the institute delivers its vision of being
On June 24th, the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers (ICME) celebrated the tireless efforts and remarkable achievements of individuals who have dedicated their lives to the benefit of the industry, as well as those who have supported the Institute throughout the years. The event was marked by an electrifying atmosphere as the audience applauded each