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IMFormation October 2011
Christmas Lecture, Institute Awards and
Christmas Luncheon followed by the
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3AF
Order of the Day
10.30 Coffee & Biscuits
11.00 Invitation Lectures
Peter Hope – ‘Trick of the light – Colourful conjuring
using photons and chemicals’
Peter Farr - Going the last nanometre
11.45 Presentation of Institute Awards
Samuel Field Medal
Westinghouse Prize
Johnson Matthey Silver Medal
Canning Bi-Centenary Medal
Connie Sieff Memorial Medal
Eddie Marlow Memorial Medal
Examination High Achievement Prizes
12.30 A Musical Ode to the President
12.45 Christmas Luncheon
14.15 Annual General Meeting
15.15 Event concludes
Please advise Exeter House of your intention to be present at this event by
Wednesday 30th November either by telephone (0121 622 7837)
or by email to: exeterhouse@instituteofmetalfinishing.org
Health, Safety & Environment
Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
The HSE has launched a consultative document in
respect of extending cost recovery where duty
holders are found to be in material breach of
Health and Safety Law. It is important that people
respond to this consultation at:
www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condos/cd235.htm
The consultation closes on 14th October 2011 and
if no changes are made after the consultation
period, companies will be charged in the region of
£750 if an inspection results in a letter being
produced. If an inspection results in an
enforcement notice then the bill is likely to be in
the region of £1500.
Health & Safety made simple.
The Minister for Employment has announced an
initiative to clamp down on rogue Health &
Safety Advisers who give very poor advice. This
costs industry money and does not mirror the
HSE legislation. A register will be set up listing
official accredited consultants.
The Health & Safety Executive has launched an
online resource for assessing ‘low risk’,
particularly aimed at SMEs, on what they must do
to make sure their businesses comply with health
and safety law.
For more information Tel: 0151 951 3168/4431 or
www.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/index.htm
ECHA Consultation on Cobalt Salts
An English translation of German reply about the
five Cobalt salts appears on the website at:
http://zvo.org/reach/svhc14092011html
In Court today
1. A Chemical Company, after being successfully
prosecuted, were fined £150,000 plus £20,000
costs, after a tank collapsed releasing a large
amount of waste solvent and water. This led to
around 340 tonnes of solvent and contaminated
waste water being released to the surrounding area,
which was potentially hazardous and highly
flammable.
2. A company has been fined £10,000 with costs
of nearly £4,000 after ignoring two formal
warnings. They put workers’ lives in danger from
poorly maintained and dangerous electrics.
Speaking after the hearing the Inspector said that
this was one of the worst cases of dangerous
electrics he had seen with employees at serious
risk of injury or even death.
Company News and Products
Surface Engineering Association
Congratulations to the SEA for being awarded the
Trade Association Forum Sector Representation
Award for its lobbying with regard to the
implications of the REACH regulations.
Baker Environmental Lining Services Ltd.
They are a key supplier of corrosion protection and
contamination systems for a range of industries
throughout the UK. Through highly trained and
experienced teams they offer an exemplary repair and
refurbishment service utilising GRP, epoxy, urethane
and sheet plastic applications.
Whatever your containment needs they can provide a
lining solution to meet your requirements.
For more details telephone 01473 326326 or
Email: sales@baker-els.co
Indestructible Paint Limited
Brass can now be given an Antique, Copper or
Brass effect finish with a new ‘do-it-yourself’
style coating kit produced by Indestructible Paint
Ltd. By purchasing one of three clear lacquers and
a dye kit, comprising 25ml of dye in the chosen colour,
a 3ml pipette and application instructions,
it is possible to give the appearance of an Antique,
Copper or Bronze finish.
The user can even personalise what colour they
want the final coating to be by using as much or
as little of the dye needed. In addition, a gold kit
is also available which can be added to any of the
clear lacquers and used on Aluminium to give the
appearance of Brass. Previously, Indestructible
Paint has endeavoured to colour match coatings to
meet the need of clients.
The new Brass coating kit virtually eliminates any
waiting time for the user as purchasing the clear
lacquer and dye means they can begin mixing
their own coating immediately.
The clear lacquers compatible with the dye kits are:
06679, 19335 and 27497 and can be
purchased in 5 litre quantities
For further details please contact Kirsty Hammond Tel:
0121 702 1500 or Email on:
kirsty@indestructible.co.uk
LSI Utility Brokers Ltd
Protect your energy costs. Gas and electricity are
among the largest expenditure for any business.
Many companies are paying for higher energy
prices because they do not have the time or
expertise to understand the market and cost
cutting option available. Surveys suggest that
84% of small businesses are unhappy with their
suppler but few know when their contract is due
to end. With all major suppliers announcing price
increases, now is the time to investigate your
contractual situation. Consulting a specialist
broker like LSI may be a useful step forward.
For details contact Barry Jacobs, SME Sales
Manager Tel: 0800 019 95 95 or email at:
barrie@lsiutilitybroker.co.uk or see website at:
www.lsiutilitybroker.co.uk
Michael Smith Engineers Ltd
Leak-free pump for handling corrosive, explosive,
toxic and other hazardous liquids with a Dickow
magnetically coupled centrifugal pump. Handling
capacity of up to 65m3 at heads up to 65 metres. These
pumps can handle liquids with viscosities
between 0.1 cP and 200 cP, with temperatures
between -30 to +200oC. Typical examples of use
include tanker load and unload, bulk storage etc
or wherever there is the need for reliable leak-free
pumping.
Further details contact: 0800 316 7891 or
Email:Info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk
Guyson International
New ‘Product Information Guide’ to assist in the
specifying of surface finishing equipment and to
inform the market of the potential usage for blast
finishing, spray washing and ultrasonic cleaning
equipment. Available free from the company’s
service department, Tel: 01756 799911 or by
emailing your address to: info@guyson.co.uk
IMF News
New Members
Affiliates
Addis, Jessica Poeton
Brown, Kevin Praxair
Cox, Sean Selex Galileo
Johnson, Matthew Praxair
McDonnell, Richard Harwin plc
Correction
In the July edition of IMFormation the name of
the student who passed the Principles of
Electroplating with Distinction from Jacob
Delafon (Egypt) was spelt incorrectly. His
name is Samieh, Hossam Ahmed.
Tribute to Dr Sheelagh Campbell
“Metals, Microbes, Grace & Glamour”
The life and work of Dr Sheelagh Campbell were
celebrated on Friday 8th April 2011. Family,
friends, colleagues and students gathered at the
Chemistry Centre of The Royal Society of
Chemistry, Burlington House in London for a
memorial symposium on interdisciplinary
electrochemistry in her honour.
The day was described by Sheelagh’s husband, Dr
Frank Price as, “a very fitting tribute to
Sheelagh’s personality, intellect and love of
science”. He explained that his wife was no
stranger to the Royal Society of Chemistry and
Burlington House. Her active involvement with
the RSC’s Electrochemistry Group and role as
chair of the Industrial Physical Chemistry Group
meant she visited frequently and thought of it as a
home from home. Many would say, a perfect
location to come together and pay tribute to the
life and work of a distinguished research scientist
and special lady.
As the symposium proceeded, the true span of
Sheelagh’s interests and work became evident.
Colleagues, scientists and friends from around the
globe gave engaging research presentations and
fondly recalled their time spent working and
collaborating with Sheelagh on various projects.
(Fuller reports from C Rose, P Wynn and
C Larson appeared in July 2011 Transactions)
New Sustaining Member
Magnesium Elektron Ltd
PO Box 23, Rake Lane, Swinton
Manchester M27 8DD
Tel: 0161 911 1000 Fax: 0161 911 1030
Email: martin.alderman@magnesium-elektron.com
Web: www.magnesium-elektron.com
They are a dedicated service organisation
specialising in the development, manufacture and
supply of magnesium products and services to
technology industries world-wide. Products
include sheet, plate, extrusion, bar and powders.
Management Board changes
The 2011/12 Institute year sees the departure of 3
of its Directors who have served the IMF in various
capacities over many years.
Peter Farr, Honorary Editor Emeritus of the
Transactions and past President 1999-2001.
Anne Chapman, past Chairman of the Publications
Committee, and a past Honorary Secretary General, an
outstanding colleague.
Ron Read, who served two 4 year periods as Honorary
Secretary General, past President 1994/5 and latterly
as Chairman of the Education & Training Committee.
Whilst they retire as Directors they will still be eligible
to serve on IMF committees.
Out & About
Asia Pacific Coatings show
September 14 – 15, Singapore
www.coatings-group.com
Eurofinish
September 27 –29, Ghent, Belgium
www.eurofinish.be
Surface World + Correx 2011
November 1 – 3, NEC, Birmingham
Tel: 01442 826826
www.surfaceworldshow.com
Eurosurfas 2011
November 28 – December 2, Barcelona
www.eurosurfas.com
Jec Composites Show
March 27–312012 Porte de Versailles, Paris
www.jeccomposites.com
SITS 2012 Date to be confirmed
March, Paris Nord Villepinte
www.industrie-expo.com
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