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Neil Main , managing director of Lincolnbased Micrometric , in the UK , has received an award for his outstanding lifetime contribution to the industrial use of lasers . Founded in 1981 , Micrometric Ltd specialises in laser material processing of metals and is a European specialist in the use of lasers for the production of fine parts and precision components from rapid prototype through to volume production .
He was honoured with the Fellowship Award at the AILU ILAS 2023 Symposium Dinner , an event which celebrated all things related to industrial lasers and featured a range of award categories . The Fellowship Award recognises an individual AILU member who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the industrial use of lasers .
“ I have been involved with AILU since its inception , and it ’ s a great way of bringing all stages of laser processing together and building the knowledge around laser manufacturing . I am very pleased to accept this Fellowship Award and am honoured that my work and time as president are being recognised in this way ,” commented Neil Main .

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Micrometric MD receives Fellowship Award

Left to right : Christian Dini ( Innovation Award ), Jack Gabzdyl ( 2021 Innovation Award ), Adam Clare ( President ’ s Award ) and Neil Main ( AILU Fellowship Award ).
AILU Committee President , Adam Clare , added : “ Neil Main has been actively working in the laser industry since 1982 . He was instrumental in starting AILU and has been involved with the association since its inception . He was even voted President of AILU in 2013 for a two-year tenure . The encouragement , persistence and goodwill demonstrated by Neil has been invaluable to AILU over more than 25 years .”
The recipient of the Fellowship Award receives AILU Life Membership . One new Fellow is awarded at each Industrial Laser Applications Symposium ( ILAS ) which takes place every other year . Previous AILU Award winners automatically become AILU Fellows . n http :// micrometric . co . uk /

New CEO for Weiler Abrasives Group

Arjang ‘ AJ ’ Roshan-Rouz .
Weiler Abrasives , a provider of abrasives , power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning , has chosen Arjang ‘ AJ ’
implementing operating plans congruent with the company ’ s long-range plan and fostering company culture in line with Weiler Abrasives ’ values .
“ AJ brings significant experience in leading a global organisation . What really made him stand out was his clear recognition and excitement about the growth potential of
a senior executive and led its Asia Pacific business while living in Shanghai . After six years in Asia , Roshan-Rouz and his family moved to Brussels , where he was responsible for the company ’ s global business in energy and surface technologies . From 2016 to 2021 , Roshan-Rouz served as the CEO of 5N Plus , a publicly held
Roshan-Rouz as its next CEO . He succeeds Chris Weiler in the role ; Weiler will remain with the company and serve as executive chairman .
Roshan-Rouz , who began as CEO on 27 March 2023 , leads the executive team and joins the company ’ s Board of Directors . As CEO , his job responsibilities include developing and executing strategy ,
Weiler Abrasives and his desire to build a long-term , sustainable business ,” explained Chris Weiler .
Roshan-Rouz started his career in 1992 as a development engineer with Ford Motor Company and later was a project manager at BOSCH-USA . He then transitioned into international roles in engineered materials working for Umicore , where he became
engineered materials company .
Roshan-Rouz studied electrical engineering at Michigan Technological University , and business management at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan . n www . weilerabrasives . com

Husband and wife team at AliMet Fabrications

A new appointment to AliMet Fabrications ( UK ) sees its first husband and wife team at the company . Gemma Morris has taken up the role of sales co-ordinator , joining spouse Anthony who is general manager for pressed metals at the company .
Gemma ’ s job involves status managing all live projects to ensure that orders are sent to production and dispatched within timeframes , alongside managing relationships with new and potential customers .
“ Anthony is really passionate about his work with AliMet Fabrications so I have heard a lot about the company over the past couple of years . As a relatively young company , it has a lot of potential and that ’ s what really attracted me to the role as well as working with a good group of people , including my husband ,”
outlined Gemma Morris .
She added that she was really looking forward to “ growing ” her job , which is a new role within the company , and creating “ a great customer service experience as well as helping to co-ordinate sales and operational activity .”
Steve Marshall , Managing Director , AliMet Fabrications , welcomed Gemma to the team : “ It is wonderful to have Gemma on board . She will no doubt become the ‘ glue ’ that the company needs right now as it continues to grow and develop key commercial partnerships ,” he said .
AliMet Fabrications manufactures architectural aluminium doors , windows , shopfronts and curtain walling . The company ( based in Bridgnorth , Shropshire ) was founded in 2020 and also specialises in pressed
metal work including 4M press brake work . Among its solutions is the Series 100 profile system which can be used in the fabrication of windows , doors and screens for new or refurbished commercial and industrial buildings . n www . alimet . co . uk
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