industrial VIsits
Friday 12 September
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to add on an Industrial Visit which will take place on Friday 12 September, following the conclusion of the ICMR Conference on Thursday 11 September.
External visits have both minimum and maximum capacities and will be charged at £30 per person for conference attendees and £50 per person for anyone not attending the conference.
Deadline: Thursday 4 September 2025
Option 1 - BMW (Solihull)
Plant Hams Hall is a cutting-edge production facility located in North Warwickshire, not far from Birmingham, in the UK. It’s a part of the company’s global drivetrain division, committed to supporting BMW Group’s open technology approach to efficient mobility.
From producing the latest generation of engines and machining key engine components, to starting a journey towards new technologies, Plant Hams Hall is a high performing plant supplying engines for many of the latest products, powering MINI, BMW and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
Since first opening in 2001, the plant has
delivered both high-volume production as well as low-volume flexible
manufacturing and special projects, making a long-term and valuable
contribution to the success of BMW Group.
Find out more by visiting the BMW Group Plant website.
Coaches will depart Birmingham at 09.15 and will return by 14.00.
The visit will include refreshments, but does not include lunch.
£30/£50 per person
Option 2 - LISI Aerospace (Rugby)
A world-class player in the aerospace industry, LISI AEROSPACE designs and produces a very wide range of assembly systems and structural components with high added value.
With more than 5,000 employees in 19 facilities in 8 countries around the world, the division assists the main aircraft manufacturers and system manufacturers in developing major innovation programs, in order to develop the aircraft of tomorrow, which are safer and more environmentally-friendly.
Find out more by visiting the LISI Aerospace website.
Coaches will depart Birmingham at 09.15 and will return by 14.00.
The visit will include refreshments, but does not include lunch.
£30/£50 per person
Option 3 - MAZAK (Worcester)
MAZAK is a family-owned, world-leading manufacturer of advanced CNC machine tools and automation solutions, and one of the largest producers of CNC machines globally.
At the forefront of design, innovation, and precision engineering, our European headquarters and manufacturing plant in Worcester, UK, serve as the centre for design, production, and customer support across the region.
We produce a wide range of machining centres, turning centres, and multi-tasking machines used in industries from aerospace to medical technology, helping manufacturers turn ideas into reality while building lasting partnerships.
Find out more by visiting the MAZAK website.
Coaches will depart Birmingham at 09.15 and will return by 14.00.
The visit will include refreshments, but does not include lunch.
£30/£50 per person
Option 4 - Virtual Presentation - Spirax Sarco (University of Birmingham)
Spirax Sarco will run a 1 hour online workshop which can be viewed from the Teaching and
Learning Centre (where the ICMR Conference will take place).
Spirax Sarco, part of the Spirax Group, is a global leader in steam and thermal energy solutions. With direct presence in over in over 60 countries and over 1,500 field sales engineers, the company delivers engineered systems that enhance industrial efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and support industrial decarbonisation. Spirax Sarco’s value lies in its deep process expertise and tailored solutions across diverse sectors - from pharmaceuticals and food to power generation and chemicals.
Abstract:
As industries accelerate toward net zero, Spirax Sarco is uniquely placed to enable industrial decarbonisation through its advanced steam and thermal technologies. This presentation will focus on Spirax's innovative decarbonisation solutions for steam generation, and how they help industries reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and transition to low-carbon operations. Framed by our Customer Sustainability Journey framework, Optimise, Manage, Decarbonise, it explores how Spirax supports industries at every stage of their transition. Attendees will gain insight into how our technologies are shaping the future of steam systems as drivers of industrial transformation.
Bio:Dan Wigg is a Business Development Executive at Spirax Sarco, focused on commercialising innovative decarbonisation solutions. Since joining Spirax Group in 2019, he has held various roles supporting sustainable product strategy and market development. Dan now leads efforts to bring Spirax Sarco's decarbonisation technologies to market, helping industries reduce emissions and transition to cleaner energy to achieve their decarbonisation goals. Dan has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brunel University.
You can learn more about this company by visiting the Spirax Sarco website.
Spirax Sarco, part of the Spirax Group, is a global leader in steam and thermal energy solutions. With direct presence in over in over 60 countries and over 1,500 field sales engineers, the company delivers engineered systems that enhance industrial efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and support industrial decarbonisation. Spirax Sarco’s value lies in its deep process expertise and tailored solutions across diverse sectors - from pharmaceuticals and food to power generation and chemicals.
Abstract:
As industries accelerate toward net zero, Spirax Sarco is uniquely placed to enable industrial decarbonisation through its advanced steam and thermal technologies. This presentation will focus on Spirax's innovative decarbonisation solutions for steam generation, and how they help industries reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and transition to low-carbon operations. Framed by our Customer Sustainability Journey framework, Optimise, Manage, Decarbonise, it explores how Spirax supports industries at every stage of their transition. Attendees will gain insight into how our technologies are shaping the future of steam systems as drivers of industrial transformation.
Dan Wigg is a Business Development Executive at Spirax Sarco, focused on commercialising innovative decarbonisation solutions. Since joining Spirax Group in 2019, he has held various roles supporting sustainable product strategy and market development. Dan now leads efforts to bring Spirax Sarco's decarbonisation technologies to market, helping industries reduce emissions and transition to cleaner energy to achieve their decarbonisation goals. Dan has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brunel University.
The session will take place 10.00 - 11.00.
Free to attend (£0) - but registration required due to room capacity
As part of the organisation of this conference, The University of Birmingham is collecting income via registration fees and sponsorships on behalf of the Consortium of UK University Manufacturing and Engineering Heads (COMEH).