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
22 April 2026 13:00 to 16:00
Oldham Waste Water Treatment Works - Chadderton
This site visit to Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works will explain how the wastewater coming from the urban areas is treated in a Wastewater treatment site.
The visit will begin with a safety induction to ensure that all delegates are aware of key safety considerations when on a treatment site. This will be followed by a concise introduction to the wastewater treatment process, providing essential context before the tour.
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
23 April 2026 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
Standards are crucial to adaptation to climate change. John Dora, who plays a central role in their development, will discuss the evolving landscape starting with the ISO 14090 “framework” and 'family' of standards it spawns. This will be followed by developments on structural Eurocodes; CEN/ CENELEC work on guidance for standards' users and writers; BS8631 and the Adaptation Pathways concept for dealing with uncertainty; PAS 3090 for Infrastructure Systems; and the Rapid AP Assessment concept
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
19 May 2026 12:00 to 13:30
Webinar
The Food and Drink Sector is vital to the UK economy comprising 17% of total UK manufacturing turnover, making it a target for those with malevolent intent. From ransomware to interference in essential infrastructure, cyberattacks are affecting the industrial control systems that sit at the heart of our industry.
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Conference
20 May 2026 09:00 to 21 May 2026 16:00
National Exhibition Centre - Birmingham
CHEMUK Expo, The UK’s largest expo supporting the chemicals, process engineering, and formulated product industries. We’ll be exhibiting at CHEMUK 2026, the UK’s largest B2B trade show for the chemicals, process engineering, and formulated product industries. With 600+ exhibitors and 100+ expert speaker sessions across five focused show zones, the event attracts manufacturers, engineers, and decision-makers from across the full value chain.
Industry: Process Industries