Process Industries Division North West Centre
The North West Centre should act as the focal point between the members and others in the process industries and associated technologies, and the Process Industries Division Board of the Institution.
Objectives of the North West Centre Committee
- To encourage the greater participation of members and others in the local and national activities of the institution.
- To give feedback to the Process Industries Division board about the needs and preferences of members and others in order to inform and influence the policies and decisions of the Board.
- To provide opportunities for CPD.
- To build relationships with other organisations' that have members with a professional interest in the process industries.
The North West Centre Committee aims to achieve these objectives:
- By creating an environment in which engineering knowledge and experience can be shared between engineers and others.
- By arranging in the NW, a programme each year of presentations, meetings, visits and seminars about topics of relevance or interest.
Registered members have the following benefits:
- To received emailed details of each North West Centre event.
- To comment on the planning of future events through email and attendance at events.
- To circulate technical queries and professional queries to other members in the region through the NW centre membership
- To access via the Institutions "nearyou" web site details of future and past events; reviews of past events; and contact details.
The North West Centre Chairman is Mr Noel Hensman
Please contact the Chairman or any committee member if you would like further information or would like to become involved in any activities or join our committee.
Martin Hooley - Vice Chair
John Bartlett - Secretary
Pamela Robinson - Treasurer
Forthcoming Activities
If you would like to be included on the North West Centre mailing list and hear about the Centre's programme please contact us at ge@imeche.org
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Event Type: Technical visit
10 August 2026 09:45 to 12:00
Zwilag Zwischenlager Würenlingen AG - Würenlingen
A free guided tour of the Würenlingen interim storage facility in Switzerland, where radioactive waste is temporarily stored in massive steel containers weighing up to 150 tons. You will learn about the origin, processing and interim storage.
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Technical visit
10 August 2026 14:00 to 17:00
PSI Visitor Center - Villigen
A guided tour of the record-breaking SwissFEL – Swiss X-ray Free Electron Laser, a 740-meter-long X-ray free-electron laser facility delivering extremely intense X-ray pulses with femtosecond to attosecond pulse durations. Reservation possible until 3rd July for 40 persons - free of charge.
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
27 August 2026 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
This webinar explores how the food and beverage industry is transforming wastewater from an operating cost into a source of value. Featuring PepsiCo, Carlsberg Britvic, and Grundfos, it covers water standards, proven recovery technologies, and emerging circular-economy opportunities. Aimed at engineers and sustainability professionals working in process industries
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
09 September 2026 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
Is AI a solution looking for a problem—or a real game-changer for process industries?
Technology delivers value only when it enables people, strengthens resilience, and transforms the way we operate.
Join our webinar to explore how AI is impacting productivity, efficiency, and reliability—and what it means for engineers. Hear real-world insights and case studies from industry experts as we cut through the hype and focus on practical value.
Stay ahead of the curve—register now.
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
10 September 2026 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
One of the defining engineering achievements of the latter half of the twentieth century was the installation of offshore oil and gas structures in oceans around the world. Today, the industry faces the equally complex challenge of safely and efficiently removing these assets after decades of exposure to harsh marine environments. This presentation provides a high-level overview of the key challenges associated with offshore decommissioning and the solutions currently being applied
Industry: Process Industries