During this year’s SID (Syndicat International du Décolletage) International Congress in Chicago, it was announced that David Brown, current president of the BTMA (British Turned Parts Manufacturers Association) and director at Neida (Stoke-based precision component supplier), will serve as SID president from 2025 to 2027.

SID was created in 1963 to bring together national organisations representing the precision machining industry. For over 10 years, Brown has been a member of the BTMA and, during his current presidency, has driven manufacturing initiatives related to skills and training, legislation and regulations, sustainability, and process improvements. During his new presidency at SID, Brown’s key objectives will take on a global focus.More information www.neida.co.uk