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Established in 1949, the Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA) is the only trade body solely dedicated to the sheet metalforming industry representing companies specialising in sheet metal, metalforming and fabrication. MMMA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary at MACH 2024 which takes place between 15-19 April at the NEC Birmingham. MMMA is very excited to […]

New for MACH 2024, Lloyds Bank is hosting a Sustainability Solutions Hub at Stand 18-650 in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). For manufacturers looking to understand where to begin on their journey to Net Zero or what support is available, we are on hand to help. Here, David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing […]

Reversing UK manufacturing’s poor record for adopting new technology will be tackled head on at MACH 2024 as The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) launches its new Knowledge Hubs initiative, showcasing how to adopt new technology to improve productivity and efficiency in manufacturing.

We’re looking forward to meeting manufacturers from across the country at MACH 2024, to hear about their strategies for the year ahead and discuss how we can support.
Here David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds Bank, and James Selka, CEO of Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) discuss their ambitions for the sector in 2024.

The Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2024 is once again being sponsored by global metalcutting specialist, Sandvik Coromant. 

Reversing UK manufacturing’s poor record for adopting new technology will be tackled head on at MACH 2024. The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has made it its mission to spearhead growth by using its flagship event to launch its new Knowledge Hubs initiative. The programme showcases the latest technology to exhibitors, helping manufacturers learn more about […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) will use its flagship event, MACH 2024, to launch its new initiative to help UK manufacturers become more competitive while improving efficiency and sustainability. A series of Knowledge Hubs will feature at the exhibition, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 15-19 April 2024, all designed to encourage UK engineering-based […]

The UK’s engineering-based manufacturing sector has once again backed the industry’s largest trade show, booking more than 80% of floorspace at MACH 2024 with more than 200 days still to go before doors open at the NEC in Birmingham. Show organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) said it was delighted with the response but stressed […]

The countdown to MACH 2024, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, has reached an important landmark, with just one year to go before the doors to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham open for the UK’s national event for engineering-based manufacturing. In recognition of the landmark – and reaffirming their commitment […]

MACH 2024, already expected to be one of the most important exhibitions in the event’s illustrious history, is also set to the most sustainable. With challenges mounting for the UK’s engineering-based manufacturers, MACH 2024 organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association is taking a proactive approach to the current situation with a show-ready ethos that promotes the […]

Laser cutting specialists and manufacturers of Gearmate bespoke vehicle storage systems – PNJ Laser Cutting in Alcester – have recently expanded their laser cutting operations to meet increased production demands. As part of this expansion, PNJ have also upgraded their on-site nitrogen generation equipment by adding a second MSS Nitrocube with additional high pressure nitrogen […]

Innovative Renewable Energy Technology specialists, Biogas Products Ltd in Dudley have recently added a new MSS Nitrocube high pressure nitrogen generation system to their laser cutting operation. Having used bundled gas cylinders to supply their fibre laser previously, Biogas decided that they would benefit from the flexibility and convenience of a Nitrocube system. Tony Smith, […]

Innovative MFT tooling manufacturer, Benchdogs Ltd in Taunton, Somerset have recently added a new MSS Nitrocube high pressure nitrogen generation system to their laser cutting operation. Having used bundled gas cylinders to supply their fibre laser for several years, Benchdogs decided that they needed to improve the reliability and reduce costs for their high-pressure nitrogen […]

Daltons Wadkin, a leading supplier of industrial machinery and services, will be located at Stand 17-440, where it will present state-of-the-art sheet metal solutions from its European manufacturing partners, including the Kimla PowerCut 6kW fiber laser, the Kimla BPF linear CNC router, and the Houfek Maxx 4 wide belt sander. Kimla fiber lasers are truly […]

Join us at Stand 20-472 at the NEC Birmingham and witness cutting-edge action in live demonstrations of 25,000 to 90,000 RPM Spindles, Live Tools, Motors and Hand Tools. At 80,000 and 50,000 Air Turbine Spindles® will mill a turbine impeller on DN Solutions DNM4000 provided by Mills CNC. With power up to 1.4 horsepower, coupled […]

Allpack, a pioneer in the packaging sector, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking ergonomic tape dispenser, Wrist-Ease. This revolutionary product will redefine the tape dispensing experience, prioritising user comfort and efficiency. Designed with the user’s well-being in mind, Wrist-Ease boasts a range of features that set it apart from traditional tape dispensers: **Ergonomic Design:** […]

Market-leaders in advanced machining technology, Star Micronics GB Ltd, will showcase its cutting-edge range of sliding headstock lathes at MACH 2024. Visitors will experience a host of process demonstrations and witness a range of complex mill-turn components in production live at the event. The latest machinery developments Following its worldwide debut at EMO Hannover, the […]

February 2024 US Army Colonel Leon Rodgers, PM CAS, visited the Ajax/CECO/Erie Press (A.C.E.) manufacturing facility today to observe our progress in manufacturing two (2)155mm shell forging lines.   Similar machines made by Erie Press Systems 85 years ago are currently being utilized to manufacture U.S. military arsenal rounds. These new press lines are essential to […]

Ficep UK, a leading supplier of cutting-edge steel processing systems, will showcase its latest innovation at MACH 24 where visitors will get a first glimpse of the Ficep XBLADE CNC line. Taking centre stage at Stand 20-180, the Ficep XBLADE CNC line offers advanced features designed to elevate steel processing efficiency. Visitors to the stand […]

Northampton, March 2024 – TAWI UK, a pioneering force in ergonomic industrial solutions, proudly announces its participation in this year’s MACH event at the NEC, taking place from 15th to 19th April.   Positioned at Stand 18-8, TAWI will showcase its revolutionary vacuum lifting technology and unveil the game-changing Container Unloader, promising to redefine efficiency […]