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
The opening Lecture of the West Midlands Branch 2019/2020 season took place on Monday 9th September at Churchill’s social club in Wednesbury. The event was very well attended, and the audience were shown a presentation entitled “THE LAST DAYS OF STEELMAKING AT ROUND OAK” The guest speaker was Mr Keith Hodgkins, a local Black country
Branch President Darren Pritchard, Prof MICME, welcomed members and guests to his end of year Banquet and Ball and thanked the hotel for the excellent dinner. His guests for the evening were National President, Trevor Ayre FICME, National Vice President, Steve Hill FICME, West Midlands Branch Vice President, Mark Holliday Prof MICME, West Midlands
The Peter Wakeman Memorial Technical Presentation Branch AGM As in previous years the Branch AGM preceded the technical presentation. As part of the business of the AGM Mark Holliday, Prof MICME, was voted in as the Branch President for 2019/2020. Senior Vice President for 2019/20 is David Hall, Prof MICME, and Junior Vice President
ICME West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch. Full Throttle Raceway – Branch Social Evening 6th March 2019. As part of a drive by the West Midlands Branch to appeal to younger foundrymen and women, a go-karting event was organised at Full Throttle Raceway in Stourbridge. Invitations were issued to foundries and supplier organisations to enter a
ICME West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch. Technical Meeting held on Monday 4th February 2019. ‘HOW ROBOTS CAN ENLIGHTEN SMART PRODUCTION”. Presenter: Henk Leerink – Area Sales Manager – KUKA Robotics UK Ltd. Branch President Darren Pritchard Prof MICME, welcomed members and guests and introduced Henk Leerink of KUKA Robotics, and his subject “How
ICME West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch. “The Bill Rooker Quiz” – Technical Meeting, Monday 14th January 2019. Ten teams competed in the branch annual quiz to become 2018 champions and holders of the coveted trophy for the year. The night is a memorial to Bill Rooker who was for many years quizmaster at