Report: Visit to The Leeds Welding Company….

Report on the visit to The Leeds Welding Company on 31/10/24 Member Neil Cobbold has kindly sent this report on the visit….. “Last night the Leeds Association of Engineers had a fantastic visit to The Leeds Welding Company premises which started with a brief talk followed by a factory tour led by managing director, Richard Eaglen. The visit started with … Continue reading “Report: Visit to The Leeds Welding Company….”

Keighley Association of Engineers…..

Keighley Association of Engineers Events John Pankhurst of the KAE has kindly forwarded a programme of their events up to the year end. LAE members are invited to attend and support our friends at Keighley. Please make any bookings for their events directly to the KAE as per information on their flyers. LAE council member Barrie Yates will be giving … Continue reading “Keighley Association of Engineers…..”

WDS Components – A New LAE Corporate Member…..

WDS Components – A New LAE Corporate Member Council are pleased to announce that WDS Components Ltd. have joined the association as Corporate Members. A warm welcome is extended to the company, based at Grangefield Industrial Estate, Richardshaw Road, Pudsey LS28 6LE. Click here to view the company’s website:-  WDS Components Sales & Marketing Director Mark Moody has kindly forwarded … Continue reading “WDS Components – A New LAE Corporate Member…..”

Visit Invitation: Keighley Association of Engineers…..

Invitation by the KAE John Pankhurst of the Keighley Association of Engineers forwarded a flyer and extended an invitation to LAE members for their forthcoming factory visit to Carnaud Metalbox Engineering in Shipley. The event is on Tuesday 15th October at 6.30 pm prompt. If you would like to attend this event please contact Mr. Pankhurst no later than 8th … Continue reading “Visit Invitation: Keighley Association of Engineers…..”

Hi, I’m Cameron Pinder, a new Council Member…..

I’m Cameron Pinder, a new member on the council.  After studying at college, I got a job as an Apprentice with Kirkstall Precision. I’ve spent time round the shop floor in various departments since starting out, mainly in CNC Milling / Turning and EDM. Currently, I am working in CNC Milling, using 3+2 Doosan machines, mostly cutting stainless steel for … Continue reading “Hi, I’m Cameron Pinder, a new Council Member…..”

LAE Student Blog One – (Pilot) Summary of First Year…..

LAE Student Blog one – (Pilot) Summary of First year Hello, my name is Harry. I am a student and council member of the Leeds Association of Engineers. To improve student engagement within the association I am starting this blog which will hopefully provide some insight into the life of an engineering student. This will come in instalments. In this … Continue reading “LAE Student Blog One – (Pilot) Summary of First Year…..”

Report on the Anderton Boat Lift Visit…..

Summer Visit – Anderton Boat Lift – Northwich, Cheshire The association has in the past arranged a summer visit and this year Malcolm and Lynne Murray kindly arranged a visit to the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire. The event was arranged for Wednesday 7th August 2024. Andrew Kibler kindly provided this report and took photographs of the visit. (See below … Continue reading “Report on the Anderton Boat Lift Visit…..”

A Letter from the President…..

A letter from the president for the start of the 2024-2025 session of events:- To all members and guests, Starting the Leeds Association of Engineers’ 160th Year, I would firstly like to thank the past president Ross Town, what a cracking job he has done stepping in as he did, then to find himself running for several years, seeing us through … Continue reading “A Letter from the President…..”