On Monday 6th September the West Midlands Branch and a total of 36 attendees from across the UK and the internet, were treated to a well-presented, interesting and professional technical lecture / webinar delivered by the branch, the first of the new season. The lecture ‘Furan No Bake Technology the continuing story’ was kindly presented
Monday 1st February 2021 The West Midlands Branch were delighted to host yet another successful webinar on ‘Silica Sand and Special sands from OSHE Perspectives’, attendees were once again treated to an excellent technical webinar very kindly presented by Philippe Diaz of IMERYS. The webinar was well attended and was joined by 46 attendees from
COMPLEX SAND CASTINGS – ‘RISING TO THE GRAND CHALLENGES’ On Monday 2nd November 47 Members and guest from the West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch Members and further afield were treated to a high standard technical lecture and webinar presented from Aachen, Germany by Dr Horst Bramann, Executive Manager Sales & Engineering MAGMA GmbH,
West Midlands Branch were fortunate enough to have participate on a site tour around the Foseco Tamworth Production site 2nd March 2020 Attendees:- Josh Ward, Adam Smart, Chris Mintern, Ed Fasham, Dave Parsons, Darren Pritchard, David Hall, Steve Fenton, Karl Hopkins, Steve Hale and Mark Holliday. I would like to thank Paul Jeffs, Carl Woolley and
Photo – Winners: Thomas Dudley Duport and the team were: Danny Harlow, Pawel Maculewicz, Ethan Asquith, James Hopkins Last year saw the first go-karting event organised by the branch as part of its drive to introduce ICME to younger foundrymen and women in a relaxed, friendly, informal, environment. The evening had proved very successful
The branch was pleased to host an evening recently for the Apprentices and their Tutors from the new National Foundry Training Centre, so that Members could find out more about what is now on offer from Foundry Training Services Ltd. Branch President Mark Holliday Prof MICME welcomed members and guests to the evening and
The January branch meeting is always given over to the branch quiz which is now held as a memorial to Bill Rooker who was for several years quiz master and was known for the unique manner in which he managed the event. However before handing over to Bob and Roger branch President Mark Holliday,
Since becoming part of the branch social calender 6 years ago the sportsmans dinner has grown in popularity and tickets sell out very quickly. Whilst providing excellent entertainment and a conviviial atmosphere for socialising the event has also enabled the branch to raise money for its chosen charity, the Steve Bull Foundation. With the
Branch President Mark Holliday, Prof MICME, welcomed members and guests to the evenings lecture and introduced the speaker for the evening, Dominic Grosvenor of Barr and Grosvenor Ltd. Prior to 2006 Barr and Grosvenor were invited by English Heritage to undertake trials for conservation work on the Abraham Darby bridge in Ironbridge. The issue
Presented by David Wilson Recarburiser Product Manager, The James Durrans Group Assisted by Nathan Tucker also of James Durrans Group David’s presentation began with a company profile. James Durrans Ltd was established in 1863 producing blackings for the UK foundry industry. The group now has four manufacturing units in the UK plus plants in