The Future Foundry Project has enabled over 1,600 school pupils in the UK to learn about castings and the foundry industry as a producer of components for modern life, and as a key part of the circular economy for metals. Instigated in 2022 by The Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME, and supported financially by
On Saturday 16th May 2026 , the West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch of ICME hosted the ICME National Annual Black-Tie Banquet at Moor Hall Hotel & Spa. The guests for the evening were Andrew Laing FICME, ICME National President, ,Simon Alexander FICME ICME National Senior Vice President , Wendy Bennett FICME, ICME West Midlands,
Quality Greensand Technology 2-day course from ICME to be held in September and designed to support professional development within the foundry industry. For full course details please see flyer. How to book:To book your place on this course please return a completed booking form to training@icme.org.uk Funding support may be available through the Foundry Training
Presenters at the ICME Northern Branch Technical Seminar 2026 with ICME national president Andrew Laing FICME, second left Value chains, process efficiency enhancements, hydrogen as an energy source, reduction of waste streams and new commercial opportunities were the talking points at the ICME Northern Branch Technical Seminar – held at the AMRC, Sheffield (UK) on
Pam Murrell FICME, Andrew Laing FICME, Simon Alexander FICME & Lynn Postle FICME Simon Alexander FICME was confirmed as the new President of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME, at the recent AGM, taking over from Andrew Laing FICME who has completed his one-year term in office and now becomes the Immediate Past President
ICME are pleased to award Dr Ian R Young OBE MA BCom D Eng FICME - a Silver Long Service Pin for an enduring dedication in membership spanning 30 years. Ian's great-grandfather, grandfather and father all worked in foundries in Kirkintilloch, so it seems that molten metal runs in the family. In 1959 Ian's father
ICME are pleased to award Mr Kenneth Victor Barr BSc CEng MIMMM MCQI CQP Prof MICME SenMWeldI - a Silver Pin recognising three decades of unwavering commitment and membership. In 2026 Kenneth was awarded a prestigious Silver Long Service Pin by The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers for 30 years continuous membership, this is
Essential Management Programme Stepping into your first management role is a significant milestone—and being properly prepared makes all the difference. The Essential Management Programme for Aspiring Leaders, developed by ICME, is specifically designed for individuals within the foundry and castings industry who are ready to take that next step. Whether you’re preparing for your first
ICME is delighted to award Dr John Robertson-Begg CEng FICME with a Silver Pin, celebrating 30 years of dedicated membership. John was introduced to the cast metals industry in 1976 when he applied to an ad placed in the Daily Telegraph by the British Metal Casting Council looking to sponsor students on courses related to
On receiving her Silver Pin, Lady Helly said “The IBF (as it was known) and me were a natural fit. My father had founded New Pro Foundries Ltd after the war in 1946. I grew up with foundry talk at home and the wonder of the process from an early age. Often my