MRT's Managing Director, Phil Rawnson, has been appointed Chairman of the Cast Metals Federation.

The CMF is the trade association for the UK foundry industry.  With over 150 members, the CMF represents foundries accross the UK, who between them produce over £1.8 billion of castings each year.

Phil will hold the post for the next two years, and will be representing the industry at a variety of National and European meetings.

Phil is pictured with Martin Shenton, the outgoing Chairman, at the CMF's Annual Awards Dinner in the West Midlands on 21st November.