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More than 13,000m² already secured as unprecedented market interest puts remaining floorplan locations in high demand. General sale for MACH 2028 is now open, with over half of the exhibition floorplan already sold. More than 13,000m² of stand space has been snapped up nearly two years before the UK’s premier manufacturing technology showcase returns to […]

MACH 2026, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, continued the strong momentum generated by the 2024 exhibition, with 26,000 attending the show once again. This generated a terrific atmosphere and energy at the show, with attendees taking advantage of the fantastic opportunity to network and explore all the great features on […]

Engineering Supply Chain UK (ESCUK) is thrilled to be exhibiting at MACH 2026, the UK’s flagship event for the engineering and manufacturing industries, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 20–24 April 2026. ESCUK is supporting the Engineering Supply Chain Zone located in Hall 17, where companies will be showcasing the strength and capabilities of […]

UK manufacturing is ready to meet the call for more sovereign ‘production’ capability according to a new survey out today, but industry will need Government help to make it a reality. The findings, which will be discussed at the launch of MACH 2026 today in Birmingham, reveal that thousands of firms are keen to support […]

MACH 2026 to highlight the importance of tooling through expert-led seminars With just weeks to go, MACH 2026, the UK’s flagship event for the manufacturing and engineering sector, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 20–24 April 2026. The event will bring together the latest innovations, industry expertise and valuable networking opportunities under one roof. MACH […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), organisers of MACH, is pleased to announce that the MACH 2026 seminar programme has been CPD-accredited by The CPD Group. This accreditation enables attendees at the event, taking place from 20-24 April at the NEC Birmingham, to earn recognised CPD credits and certificates. This further reinforces the event’s reputation as […]

MACH is widely recognised as the UK’s largest manufacturing exhibition, typically bringing together more than 500 exhibitors to showcase their latest advanced manufacturing technologies, processes and solutions. Owned and organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), this biennial event will return to the NEC Birmingham from 20-24 April, promising to deliver a platform for the […]

MACH 2026 is fast approaching and is expected to attract thousands of attendees once again at the NEC in Birmingham from 20-24 April. Across the five exhibition halls, the dedicated technology zones will be focal points of vibrant activity. Throughout the week, exhibitors will showcase an array of new, inspiring engineering-based manufacturing technologies and solutions, […]

Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid-Corporates at Lloyds The business case for investing in new machinery is well understood by manufacturers. The right equipment can support diversification, boost productivity, reduce operational costs, increase capacity and improve energy efficiency. Yet the sector has experienced a prolonged period of underinvestment. This is understandable. Weaker […]

MACH 2026 is the UK’s national flagship event for the manufacturing and engineering industry. It will once again provide a powerful platform for innovation, collaboration and industry insights when it returns to the NEC Birmingham from 20–24 April 2026. Alongside the wealth of technology on display, the MACH 2026 seminar programme is designed to inform […]