Dr Andy Thomas CEng FIMMM was a well known member of IOM3, locally and nationally, and contributed greatly to the development of the Materials Society of Cumbria.
John Sandford, Director of Technical Services for Wienerberger Ltd and Chairman of the Brick Development Association Manufacturing Steering Group, reviews predictions he made in a 1995 issue of Clay Technology.
David Beardsworth, Technical Director for the British Ceramic Confederation, explains how a shift in focus has substantially changed the regulatory landscape for the ceramics industry.
Industry must stand its ground in the UK Coalition Government’s radical review of the ground rules for planning, says Chris Hall, Commercial Director for the British Ceramic Confederation.