During this year’s SID International Congress in Chicago, it was announced that David Brown, the current BTMA President and Director at Neida, will serve as the President of the Syndicat International du Décolletage (SID) from 2025 to 2027.

For over 10 years, David has been a member of the British Turned Parts Manufacturing Association and during his current presidency has driven manufacturing initiatives related to skills and training, legislation and regulations, sustainability, and process improvements.

During David’s new presidency at SID, the key objectives will take on a global focus; Encourage collaboration, promote networking, and the exchange of ideas among members in the precision machining sector. Organise a bi-annual congress of all national member organisations to discuss and share knowledge on common engineering issues whilst engaging in activities that contribute to sustainable competitiveness. Share, compare, and provide guidance on legislative, regulatory, environmental, technical, and economic data relevant to each member country.
Encourage and facilitate the development of suitable skills training programs for the industry, including opportunities for international exchange for young members eager to learn in other member countries.

David Brown, Managing Director of Neida and President of the BTMA and SID, “Throughout my participation in various SID congresses, we have consistently addressed critical industry topics and the challenges we face. By collaborating and utilising our shared knowledge on a global scale, we aim to drive impactful results for our industry”

About Neida
Neida are a UK contract manufacturer of precision turned and milled components. Producing over 250,000,000 components per year from 0.3mm to 250mm diameterin f errous, non-ferrous and exotic materials. Accredited to ISO9001:2015, and ISO14001:2015, Neida are the complete service provider for your turned and milled component requirements.

Find out more;
www.neida.co.uk