ICME is delighted to award Peter Jackson FICME his Gold Pin in celebration of over 50 years in membership of the Institute. During his time as an ICME member, Peter has served on ICME Council and was awarded a 'Meritorious Services Medal' in 2008. ICME would like to thank Peter for his continued
In recognition of the contribution that the Institute is making to the wider industry in the UK, ICME National President Martin Dudley FICME and Training and EPA Manager Amy Worrallo MICME were presented with a Judges Commendation certificate at the recent Best of British Casting Awards Dinner, organised by the Cast Metals Federation. The team
Tony, a distinguished member, Honorary Fellow and two-time past Branch President, died recently having devoted over 50 years to the Institute, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. During his time as a Member, Tony was a recipient of both the ‘Meritorious Services Award’ and ‘Long and Notable Award’.
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
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