ISME SKILLS COMPETITION 2023
FACTORY VISIT AND LUNCH AT JCB
WELCOME TO ISME (The Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering)
The Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering is a learned body with individual membership open to those employed in the sheet metal and associated industries.
Our main aims:
To promote the science and working of 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

ISME HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The institute was founded in 1946 to promote the sheet metal industry and co-operation between members and provide a body to share knowledge and skills.
Key events in the ISME calendar are the ISME Skills Competition to promote sheet metal skills in young people and the annual Dinner and Dance organised in association with the MMMA which fosters relationships between members and like-minded individuals.
The Institute has individual and company members and is a registered charity run by an elected Council.
The current principal officers are: –
President Alan Shaw
Chairman Barry Smith
Hon. Treasurer Josie Stevenson
Hon. Secretary Bill Pinfold
Events Officer Adrian Nicklin
Oracle Editor Steven Watson
Oracle Technical Editor Dr. Mohamed Mohamed
Social Media Coordinator John Yarnall