News Three senior figures from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) have been awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List, recognising their contributions to engineering and service to the profession. Past Presidents Peter Flinn and Giles Hartill, along with former Trustee Bridget Eickhoff, were honoured for their work across the industrial, defence and rail sectors, as well as their longstanding support for engineering through IMechE. IMechE President Matt Garside said: “We are incredibly proud that the King has honoured Peter, Giles and Bridget. Their drive and commitment reflect the very best of our profession.” Flinn, President in 2021, helped establish the Manufacturing Technology Centre and held key roles at the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and Aerospace Technology Institute, promoting UK industrial innovation. Hartill, President in 2023 and now Chief Technologist at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, has led major R&D programmes in the defence sector and championed engineering education. Eickhoff, Principal Infrastructure Engineer at the Rail Safety and Standards Board, has had a distinguished career in rail and remains active in mentoring young engineers through IMechE’s Railway Challenge. Eickhoff said she was “delighted” by the honour and credited colleagues for their support. Hartill called the award “deeply humbling” and thanked those who had supported his journey. Flinn said the recognition “made it all worthwhile” after more than 50 years in engineering. MBEs are awarded for significant contributions to public life and service in the UK. Three IMechE members awarded MBEs in King’s Honours Fluid Filtration launches in the UK May 2025 saw the launch of Fluid Filtration which will exclusively sell Ikron filters in the UK. The company was founded by industry veteran Sophie Fisher, who said it will reflect her commitment to integrity, quality, and customer service. After a distinguished 35-year career with a single organisation, redundancy in March 2024 prompted Sophie Fisher to reassess her professional direction and reconnect with her passion for the fluid power sector. Over the past year, she recognised that re-entering the industry required a fresh approach: “It’s about more than just business; it’s about integrity, accountability, and a commitment to quality and customer service,” she explained. “Working with partners who share those principles is essential.” Her search led to a partnership with Ikron Srl, an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic filters and a subsidiary of the Casappa Group — a global leader in pumps, motors, filters, and hydraulic systems based in Parma, Italy. To mark its launch, Fluid Filtration is offering free delivery for the first 20 customers placing orders for delivery by December 2025.
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