Young foundry professionals from across the UK came together in March 2025 to attend the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME's, latest ‘Castinspiration’ event. 15 young people from range of foundries were able to meet up with some of their peers from the industry to enjoy two foundry visits as well as a series of
On Monday 3rd March the West Midlands branch welcomed 21 attendees to Churchill’s in Wednesbury for an informative and engaging presentation delivered by ICME's Amy Worrallo MICME, Training and EPA Manager on The Value of Training. 6 further attendees joined virtually. Amy discussed the current challenges facing the industry and how training
On Monday 13th January, 36 members of the West Midlands Branch, and their guests gathered at Churchill’s Club, Wednesbury, for the annual Bill Rooker Quiz, expertly devised and compered once again by Simon Alexander FICME (Managing Director of William Lee Ltd). Five pretty challenging and interesting rounds of science and history-based questions followed and tested
In November members of the ICME West Midlands Branch, and guests, gathered in person in Wednesbury, with some also joining on-line, to hear the latest technical lecture, the third in the year's technical programme. Branch President, Wendy Bennett FICME, welcomed Andy Eastwood of Carrs Tool Steels Ltd and he presented the talk entitled ‘Carbon Neutral Steel.’
Mr Bob Brown FICME BSc CEng MIRefE Funeral Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025 Time: 12.30pm Venue: St Stephen’s Church, Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield WS13 8NL at 12.30pm Followed by a service of committal at Lichfield & District Crematorium, Fradley Lane, Fradley, Lichfield WS13 8GA at 1:30pm. A wake will follow at
On Monday, 7th October, the West Midlands Branch, along with a total of 66 attendees—9 joining virtually from across the UK and the world, and 57 attending in person at Churchill’s venue in Wednesbury—was once again treated to a well-presented, interesting, and professional technical lecture/webinar delivered by the branch. This was the second event of
ICME’s Cast Inspiration Event, held during October, was a fantastic opportunity for 23 young foundry professionals from across the UK to come together, meet with other young people from the industry, and broaden their understanding and awareness of the casting production with a series of talks from industry specialists and two foundry visits. With ICME
ICME delivered a new 2 day training programme 'Lean Principles within the casting environment' to 8 delegates in November 2024. The two-day course was developed to offer delegates the tools to improve their knowledge of Lean improvement tools and their application within a metal casting environment. The course covered a range of topics including
Last week Sam Edwards and the team at The Boro' Foundry Ltd hosted a visit for a group of 20 Year 9 pupils from a local school. This was part of our Future Foundry Project which is looking to promote the industry to school children and excite them about what we make and how we
On June 22nd, 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 warm and friendly atmosphere as the audience applauded