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
ICME is delighted to confirm that the Institute is now a fully approved Ofqual regulated End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for the L3 Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Apprentice Standard. ICME National President, Lee Jenkins IEng FICME, welcomed the news saying, “This is a significant milestone for ICME and the wider industry, which now has an
ICME are proud to announce that FTSL Apprentice Richard Jowitt MICME has been awarded The Ironmongers Company Best Technical Student Award for 2021. This award is sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers and consists of an engraved medal and a cheque for £250. Richard received his cheque from FTSL Tutor, Albert Anderson. Richard
The Engineering Council was incorporated by Royal Charter in November 1981 to regulate the engineering profession in the UK. This week marks their 40th year of setting and maintaining standards, to ensure that society continues to have confidence and trust in the engineering profession. Their mission as a regulator is to maintain internationally recognised
Our first Branch Event for 2 years was very well supported by around 45 foundry men & women from local foundries who made up 12 teams along with friends from Lancashire & North East Branches who were severely tested by Quizmaster Simon Alexander. Six Rounds of 10 Questions on science & general knowledge provided great
ICME Honorary Treasurer, Trevor Stevenson FICME, was able to present Professor Mark Jolly FICME with his Silver Pin for over 30 years of membership of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, as he had joined the Institute in 1991. Mark is Professor and Director of Manufacturing. He has almost 40 years’ experience in manufacturing. He
ICME Honorary Treasurer, Trevor Stevenson FICME, was able to present Richard Newby FICME with his Gold Pin for over 50 years of membership of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, as he had joined the then Institute of British Foundrymen in 1971. Richard is the Chairman at Newby Foundries Group. The group consists of market-leading
The CMF are proud to announce that our CEO Dr Pamela Murrell has been awarded The Distinguished Manufacturing Alumni Award. This celebrates the long-term achievements of outstanding alumni in the industry. The Distinguished Manufacturing Alumni Award is one of Cranfield University’s highest honours. It recognises those individuals who have achieved significant success within the manufacturing
National ICME President, Lee Jenkins IEng FICME, reflects on what the position means to him and his hopes for the future of the Institute, supporting the next generation of skilled foundry personnel. "As President, and thereby Chair of the ICME General Council, I am presently leading a strategic review of ICME to consider its offering