The Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering is a learned body with individual membership open to those employed in the sheet metal and associated industries.
To promote the science of working and using sheet metal
To provide opportunities for people to exchange ideas and information
To encourage the development of members
To create an institute that people in the industry will aspire to join
To encourage the development of sheet metal working skills through the annual Sheet Metal Skills Competition
To encourage closer co-operation between industry, universities and research establishments
To promote sheet metal working through participation at exhibitions and trade shows
Corporate Membership of the Institute is available to companies who are engaged in, or associated with, the sheet metal engineering industry.
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ISME SHEET METAL SKILLS COMPETITION 2010
On the 24th June ISME held the annual competition at Eon Engineering Academy Ratcliffe. With 50 participants between the age of 17 and 22 there were 82 exhibits to judge. This year’s standard was of exceptional quality especially the 1st years students. Taking top prize of the ISME Trophy was Gareth Bielby from Bae Systems, Brough Who’s craftsmanship both in his test piece and open class was worthy of the Institute’s top prize.
Winners:
| ISME Trophy | Gareth Bielby | BAE Systems Brough |
| ISME Test Piece Wall Vent | Richard Makey | BAE Systems Brough |
| ISME Test Piece Year 2 Ducting | Tom Short | BAE Systems Brough |
| ISME Test Piece Year 3 Ducting | Chris Parry | Shrewsbury College |
| Written Technical Merit (Test Piece) Ted Rosmarin Trophy | Adhev Pankhania | Eon Engineering Academy |
| Open Class | Gareth Bielby | BAE Systems Brough |
| Open Class Technical Merit Award | John Reilly | Babcock Marine |
| WS Barbeque Test Piece | Ashley Kitt | Babcock Marine |
| Originality Entry | James Williams | Babcock Marine |
A warm welcome was given to all who attended by the E-on staff who allowed us to use their facilities at the Ratcliffe Engineering Academy. E-on provided activities and refreshments keeping our students occupied while the judging took place. Our thanks must go to Keith Trilloe Head of Engineering Propositions and his team especially Marcia Morris for their professional approach to the event. Our Gratitude must go out to our sponsors;
• E-on UK(Main Sponsors)
• SEMTA
• BAE Systems
• Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM)
• Radshape
• I-MECH-E
Considering the current business environment it gave the ISME Council great pleasure to welcome the youngsters and see that metalworking skills are still alive & kicking giving manufacturing longevity for the future. To all involved especially the student trainers we thank you for your time and effort. We look forward to your company at our 2011 Skill Event.
If you require any information with regards to future ISME events contact;
adriannicklin@talktalk.net
ISME SHEET METAL SKILLS COMPETITION 2009
The annual ISME Sheet Metal Skills Competition provides an oppertunity for young people to measure their skills against others in the sheet metal industry. The competition held at the Heritage Motor Centre Gaydon on 1st July 2009 attracted a large range of entries from colleges and companies throughout the UK.
The prizewinners were:
| ISME TEST PIECE CLASS Yr 1 | Tom Short and Andrew Halford | BAE Systems and EON Engineering |
| ISME TEST PIECE CLASS Yr 2 | Jason King | Babcock Marine |
| ISME TEST PIECE CLASS Yr 3 | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd. |
| TED ROSMARIN AWARD | Oliver Mintern-Fountain | Bournmouth and Poole College |
| OPEN CLASS | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| OC Written Techinal Merit Award | Oliver Palmer-Smith | Warwickshire College |
| Jaguar Award | Joss O'Brien | BAE Systems, Brough |
| ISME Trophy Winner | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| MMMA Trophy Winner | Joseph Biddlecombe | Babcock Marine |
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ISME SHEET METAL SKILLS COMPETITION 2008
The annual Sheet Metal Skills Competition provides an opportunity for young people to measure their skills against others in the sheet metal industry. The competition, held at Jaguar Cars Limited, Castle Bromwich Visitor Centre on 25th June 2008 attracted a large rage of entries from colleges and companies throughout the UK.
The prizewinners were:
| ISME Trophy Winner | Joss O'Brien | BAE Systems, Brough |
| Test Piece Class 17-18 years | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| Test Piece Class 19+ years | Joshua Chamberlaine | Babcock Marine |
| ETS Test Piece | Craig Day | Empower Training Services |
| Test Piece Class - Technical Merit Award | Krzysztof Zoppa | Empower Training Services |
| Open Class | Peter O'Connor | BAE Systems, Brough |
| Open Class - Technical Merit Award | Joss O'Brien | BAE Systems, Brough |
| Jaguar Award | Tom Gwynn | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| MMMA Trophy Winner | Richard Massey | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
 Joss O'Brien from BAE Systems, Brough, overall winner of the competition receiving the ISME Trophy from Dilwyn Gurney, ISME Chairman |
 L-R: Joshua Chamberlaine (Babcock Marine), Peter O’Connor (BAE Systems), Joss O’Brien (BAE Systems), Ian Kimberley (MMMA), Dilwyn Gurney (ISME), Paul Stanton (Jaguar), Jamie Sproson (Radshape), Tom Gwynn (Radshape), Craig Day (Empower Training Services), Richard Massey (Radshape) in Off Road Go Kart |
