National
Physical Laboratory
(NPL) |
In the year 2000 NPL celebrated
‘A Century of Measurement’, one hundred years
at the heart of British measurement and science. Continuous
innovation in the electronics industry has resulted in
smaller, smarter, cheaper and more reliable products.
Together with the use of recyclable materials and environmentally-friendly
processes, this creates a whole range of challenges requiring
new materials, manufacturing processes and test methods.
NPL has helped companies improve their environmental performance,
meet the challenges of miniaturisation and introduce new
products.
Over many years NPL has conducted projects to assist industry
to meet any upcoming legislations. The current challenge
is the Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) and Restriction of use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS).
MJM is Consultant PR Officer with the role of raising
the visibility of NPL globally, writing and sending press
releases, writing articles, photography and assisting
in organising seminars, workshops, master classes and
other events. |
| Tin
Technology / Soldertec Global |
Tin Technology is a membership-based organisation
involved in research, development and marketing of tin
based technologies. It is the world’s foremost authority
on tin with access to more than 60 years experience through
its association with ITRI Ltd (formerly the International
Tin Research Institute).
MJM helped with the launch of Soldertec Lead-Free Technology
Centre and currently produces Soldertec Global monthly
newsletter. |
| SMART
Group (Surface Mount & Related Technologies) |
The SMART Group was formed in 1984 and
has grown to encompass all aspects of electronics manufacture,
assembly and test. Success in any industry is about information
and technical knowledge; identifying a source, prioritising
and then taking action. As Europe’s largest electronics
technical trade association, SMART Group represents a
valuable and dependable source of information and expert
assistance among its members.
During Mike's employment with Electrovert (part of the
Cookson Group), as UK Managing Director for over ten years
and Director of Marketing Europe for five years, He supported
the SMART Group as a Technical and Steering Committee
member. For the past three years Mike has been proud to
continue as an active member of SMART as its PR Director,
helping to publicise their activities by sending out press
releases, newsletters, designing & printing their
brochures/flyers, photography, helping to organise seminars
and conferences and especially informing on the upcoming
ban of lead in electronics assemblies. For 7 years Mike
has helped to organise the SMART Annual Lead-Free Seminar. |
Other
Projects & Clients
MJM is currently involved with
some confidential global marketing studies.
Mike Judd has conducted interviews with soccer legends
including Jack Charlton, Peter Osgood & Martin Peters,
musicians including jazz superstar Jamie Cullum.
Guitarists Gordon Giltrap and
John Etheridge have been assisted by MJM.
Gordon Giltrap, popular guitar virtuoso has collaborated
with the LSO, Raymond Burley the classical guitarist,
Ric Sanders of Fairport Convention, rock stars Brian
May, Midge Ure, Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe. Gordon
played a significant role in Sir Cliff Richard’s
musical Heathcliff, for which he appeared, arranged
the overture and wrote two pieces of music. He has
released well over 20 albums and is well respected
in the industry. In 2000 Gordon was invited to become
a member of the Grand Order of Water Rats and recently
appeared in a Royal Gala Show attended by HRH The
Duke of Edinburgh.
John Etheridge, ex Soft Machine guitarist, has toured
with Stephane Grappelli, Nigel Kennedy and John Williams,
has appeared with Yehudi Menuhin, Pat Metheny, Andy
Summers (Police) and Dizzy Gillespie.
Always busy, John has his own Sweet Chorus group playing
the music of Django Reinhart & Grappelli, the
Zappatistas playing the music of Frank Zappa and many
other solo/group gigs.
“I never wanted to be a star, just a highly
respected musician like John Etheridge”
a quote from Sting.
A regular contributor with articles for Soldering
& Assembly Technology. |
| Valued
clients have been: |
| STP (previously
an IBM plant) |
STP was one of Europe’s largest
pcb manufacturers based in Sindelfingen Germany, with
959 employees.
MJM was employed as Strategic Marketing Consultant. |
| PAF |
PAF was the UK’s largest supplier
of modular workstations, conveyors and production handling
solutions.
MJM was PAF’s PR agency. |
