Our Story
In its early years, the Institute was particularly fortunate in having Presidents who were influential in both industrial and national affairs. With the leadership of such men and women and the effective work of the Council, a pattern of Institute activities emerged: the encouragement of research; discussion of topics relevant to the industry mainly through meetings of members facilitated by the establishment of Sections in different localities; the publication of a Journal; the fostering of education and training and the organisation of conferences. The first Conference (Congress) was held in Bradford in 1910.
