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
Inspire - Fate and Fortune: Reaching Your Highest Summit. The Institute of Cast Metals Engineers is proud to celebrate the publication of a moving and inspirational memoir by one of our dedicated and respected past National Presidents, Roy Grundy MIBM MIM FID FIIB AIMC. This powerful book, filled with heartfelt reflections and incredible achievements,
The ICME Northern Branch held its annual technical day at the AMRC Knowledge Transfer Centre at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sheffield (UK) on Thursday 15th May, with a packed audience enjoying the newly refurbished conference suite, writes Lynn Postle, Foundry Trade Journal editor. Opening proceedings for the day, national senior vice
With around 10 teams entering, and the room full of industry friends, the annual Peter Gleaves Memorial Quiz was a great success. Expertly compiled and compered by branch President and National ICME JVP Simon Alexander (Wm Lee), the teams were challenged by a mix of general knowledge, popular culture and metallurgy,
L-R Simon Alexander FICME, Matt Cawood, Sam Garner MICME, Will Jeffs, Toni Carannante FICME , Simon Olive FICME, Richard Heath Prof MICME, David Hrabina This year saw almost 100 Delegates assemble at the fabulous facilities of The Advanced Manufacturing & Research Centre on the outskirts of Sheffield. As we grow into our new shoes of
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