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title: ALFED Industry Champion
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# [ALFED Industry Champion](https://www.professionalpolishing.co.uk/news/alfed-industry-champion)

 Written by [Professional Polishing Services](https://www.professionalpolishing.co.uk/news/author/professional-polishing-services) | 2 October 2026

The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) paid tribute to Mark Allen, former Mechatherm CEO and a past ALFED President, during its annual dinner on the 24th September 2026 and named Kirsty Davies-Chinnock as their 20206 Industry Champion in his honour. 

ALFED CEO, Nadine Bloxsome, told guests at the dinner in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, that the industry had lost one of its greatest champions who was a fantastic ambassador for the Aluminium Sector.

Kirsty was presented with the award for her work creating Women with Metal and for the visibility she brings the metal and manufacturing sectors.

 

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