John Smythe Appointed Chairman of CIMAC UK National Member Association
Infineum’s Global Marine and Large Engine Technical Adviser, John Smythe, has been elected as the new Chairman of the UK National Member Association of CIMAC for 2015.
CIMAC, the International Council on Combustion Engines, is a global non-profit association consisting of member groups across 26 countries with the goal of bringing together key stakeholders to promote the exchange of scientific and technical information.
The National Member Association of CIMAC actively collaborates on internationally applied industry standards to promote the exchange of technological developments. The UK National Member Association is particularly focused on sharing best practice to promote marine engineering in the UK, as well as developing young engineering talent to meet the challenges of the future.
John, a chartered mechanical engineer, has been a member of the UK National Members Association committee since 2008, while Infineum has actively supported CIMAC since its formation.
Speaking after his appointment, John commented: “It is a real honour to have been elected as Chairman of this prestigious group, and I would like to thank outgoing Chairman Humphrey Niven for his 16 years of service to the Association”.
“With my background in the sector, I am eager to promote the importance of lubricants to the marine engineering industry, not just as an add-on, but as an integral part of the technological innovations that are driving success across the UK and worldwide. They hold the potential to greatly improve the efficiency, cost effectiveness, and ecological impact on the industry and CIMAC’s members”.
CIMAC’s triannual Congress is set to return to Europe in 2016, with the last event having taken place in Shanghai in May 2013. This year’s event will take place in Helsinki from 6th-10th June.
For more information, please visit: www.cimac.com
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