
MACH 2026 will showcase a wide range of solutions, live and in action, making it the year to visit
/MACH 2026, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 20-24 April 2026. As the UK’s longest-running exhibition of its kind, MACH 2026 brings together over 500 leading exhibitors to showcase the broadest range of manufacturing technology solutions in the country. Its unique scale and scope make […]
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Unlocking opportunity; the investment case for automation and robotics
/HEADLINE SPONSOR CONTENT UK manufacturers are entering 2026 with exciting opportunities ahead and we believe that success will come from resilience, agility, and from smart investment in technology and automation. Lloyds continues to be headline sponsor of MACH Exhibition because we see the enormous value of showcasing new technology, machinery and new processes to manufacturers. […]
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With new and returning exhibitors showcasing the full spectrum of UK manufacturing technologies, MACH 2026 is poised to be the catalyst for UK manufacturing to deliver economic growth and sovereign resilience
/In just over four months, MACH 2026 will open its doors at the NEC, Birmingham to over 30,000 members of the manufacturing community – bringing together buyers, sellers, specifiers and designers. The biennial event offers an unmissable opportunity to experience new technology, live and in action and is perfectly timed for UK manufacturers preparing for […]
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Iscar Tools Confirmed as Headline Sponsor of Education & Development Zone at MACH 2026
/Global tooling giant, Iscar Tools have given their support to the Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2026 by taking on the role of headline sponsor, demonstrating their commitment to helping attract the next generation of engineers into the advanced manufacturing sector. The E&D Zone is the educational hub at MACH 2026 and is […]
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MACH 2026 Brings you Smart Industry Solutions Zone in collaboration with the Manufacturing Technologies Centre
/MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition, is excited to unveil the Smart Industry Solutions Zone, powered by MTC Events. Organised by The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and owned by the industry it serves, MACH brings together the entire UK manufacturing supply chain to celebrate innovation, showcase capabilities, and address the latest market […]
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Lloyds Confirmed as Headline Sponsor of MACH 2026 with Less Than One Year To Go
/Lloyds has once again confirmed its role as headline sponsor, marking over 16 years of continuous support for the event and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the UK’s manufacturing sector.
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MACH 2026 | Where The UK Manufacturing Community Comes Together
/MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition, has already secured more than 65% of its floorplan, 16 months ahead of the event. Organised by The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and owned by the industry it serves, MACH brings together the entire UK manufacturing supply chain to celebrate innovation, showcase capabilities, and address the […]
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MACH 2026 Secures Prime Position as the UK’s Leading Manufacturing Event
/The ballots for MACH 2026 have concluded, and the floorplan is rapidly filling up.With strong onsite sales, MACH 2026 is already well over 50% occupied, and all stands are now available for booking. As the premier UK event for the manufacturing sector, MACH 2026 is the place to showcase cutting-edge technologies, connect with industry leaders, […]
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MACH 2024 is hailed a roaring success
/MACH 2024, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating, and connecting manufacturing, has once again been hailed as a triumph, with thousands of visitors filling the five halls at the NEC in Birmingham over the weeklong show in April. The 2024 edition of the exhibition saw a 6% increase in the number of visitors meaning […]
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Report reveals ‘True Impact’ of manufacturing is nearly a quarter of UK GDP
/Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought according to a major new report released today. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’, which will be unveiled at MACH 2024 in Birmingham later, shows industry is worth £518billion and supports 7.3million UK jobs directly and across the supply chains/communities it […]
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“We Cannot Praise Firetrace Enough”
Following activation of their Automatic Fire Suppression System after a fire on the lathe of their CNC machine, Senior Development Engineer of Armeg Limited contacted Firetrace Limited to resolve as soon as possible. THE SOLUTION AND OUTCOME “After experiencing our sliding head lathe rapidly become engulfed with flames, I can only imagine the damage […]
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“Without the Firetrace unit installed this would have been a devastating incident”
Find out about how Firetrace UK’s automatic fire suppression system prevented damage to a cnc machine after a catching fire. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Nottinghamshire based cnc sliding head specialists contacted Firetrace Limited following activation of their Firetrace automatic fire suppression system. THE SOLUTION AND OUTCOME Installed with a 9kg Indirect Carbon Dioxide Firetrace automatic […]
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A Potential Catastrophe
On January 31st 2020, Safelok Components contacted Firetrace Ltd due to their CNC machine catching fire after an unexpected drill failure. Ian Mullen – Director at Safelok Components Ltd was so impressed with the Firetrace automatic fire suppression system he took time out of his busy schedule to write a testimonial for our success which […]
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Manufacturing Company Disaster Averted Due to Firetrace Fire Suppression System
On November 4th 2019, Firetrace Ltd were contacted by a client after their CNC machine caught fire after an unexpected tool failure. Fortunately, they were very relieved and grateful to have had a Firetrace System installed on their machine which suppressed the fire efficiently. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Coker Engineering – a precision engineering company based […]
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Bristol based business over the moon with Firetrace.
July 3rd, Firetrace were notified of a discharged system at an established manufacturing business based in Bristol. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Firetrace Ltd were contacted once a few members of staff had witnessed and reported an unusual site within their working area. With further investigation, it was in fact the Automatic Fire Suppression system discharging […]
Read moreMACH at Mach 2024
MACH Machine Tools Pre-MACH 2024 release Draft January 2024 MACH Machine Tools Hall 20 – Stand 402 Making things different and making things better! MACH Machine Tools announces that its technology line-up for MACH 2024 will comprise eight best-selling DynaPath CNC controlled machines, including two models from its recently-introduced MACH MDV-series of vertical machining centres, […]
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BALINIT ALCRONA EVO
The new generation of a globally established universal coating: Oerlikon Balzers presents BALINIT ALCRONA EVO Balzers, Liechtenstein, February 29, 2024 – When BALINIT ALCRONA was launched in 2004, Oerlikon Balzers introduced a universal coating for gear cutting, milling, stamping and forming that allowed customers in the metalworking industry to significantly improve their production performance. With […]
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MACH 2024 Preview Information Hall 20 Stand 361
Citizen Machinery will reaffirm its position not only as the leading supplier of bar-fed lathes into the British and Irish markets, but also as a pioneer in implementing attendant technologies that take that pre-eminence to the next level in terms of innovative production. The company’s patented LFV (low frequency vibration) chip breaking software, its wealth […]
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NIKKEN CEO Tony Bowkett Becomes MTA President
NIKKEN are proud to announce that the MTA has appointed our very own CEO and President, Tony Bowkett, as its latest Acting President. With more than 30 years of experience as Managing Director and Founder of NIKKEN Kosakusho Europe Ltd, Tony is responsible for the huge success and triumphs of NIKKEN’s activities across Europe and […]
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The Benefits of NIKKEN Workholding
NIKKEN offer a complete range of premium work-holding and fixturing accessories to suit any application. Whether it’s a standard, off-the-shelf centring vice or a fully bespoke trunnion package, our team of skilled engineers is available to create a solution to suit your process for direct supply or as part of a full turn-key solution. Whether […]
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