About Process Industries Division

Process Industries Division works with industries where primary production processes are either continuous or batch produced.

Who we are

Process Industries Division is a focus for members, as well as other national and international bodies, who are concerned with or working in mechanical engineering within the process industry.

Regional centres

The Division has two regional centres in the North West and Yorkshire.

Industries or disciplines covered

Examples of the process industries include:

food
beverages
chemicals
pharmaceuticals
petroleum/oil & gas
ceramics
base metals
coal
plastics
rubber
textiles
tobacco
wood and wood products
paper and paper products
water and wastewater
bioenergy production and processing

What we do

Interaction with other Divisions’ and Groups within the IMechE, as well as external professional bodies including IET, IChemE, IOM3, SPE, UKOOG, Oil & Gas UK, Hazards Forum
Represent the process industries to Government legislators and international bodies.
Organise lectures, seminars, conferences and other events through our Technical Activity Committees and regional centres
Liaise with internal divisions and groups, regions and external bodies to provide the Institution's focus within their field
Promote best practice
Provide a forum for the dissemination of information through events and publications
Support Institution members in their activities
Promote education and training and continuing professional development and seek opportunities to provide the Institution's opinion on relevant topics.