We are proud to announce that NIS Principal Welding Engineer, Lawrence Barboza has won the European Welding Federation (EWF) Best European Welding Coordinator.
The award was presented during the EWF General Assembly held in Lisbon, Portugal earlier this month. Winners of the EWF Best European Welding Coordinator have to demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of ISO3834 as well as:
- hold the European Welding Engineer Diploma.
- have been working as a responsible welding coordinator (rWC) for a minimum of 12 months.
- at an organisation that has been certified by an EWF member.
Lawrence, who is also a Charter Engineer with a Masters Degree is Material Science, joined the NIS Manufacturing team in 2019, was quickly promoted to Principal Welding Engineering and is responsible for developing welding processes and maintaining NIS’ accreditation to ISO3834 and BS EN 1090 part 2. Playing a key role in training, enhancing and evolving NIS’ welding capability to meet current and future sector requirements.
Steve Rothwell, NIS Managing Director: “On behalf of everyone at NIS, I am delighted to extend our congratulations to Lawrence on being selected as the Best European Welding Coordinator of 2023 by the European Welding Federation.
This prestigious award is a testament to Lawrences exceptional knowledge, skill, dedication, and the highest standards that he consistently brings to his work and to NIS.
Lawrence’s achievement not only brings great pride to him personally but also to the entire team here at NIS. It reflects the hard work and commitment he has shown and sets a benchmark for excellence both here at NIS and within our industry. It is an amazing achievement, and we look forward continuing our support to Lawrence and the outstanding contributions he brings to his area of expertise and the NIS organisation.”
