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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 […]

Compass Business Finance is pleased to announce that respected industry expert Chris Cooke and his brokerage business have now joined Compass, strengthening the company’s position in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Having approached Chris at the beginning of last year, Compass recognised both his unmatched experience in the engineering finance space and the possibility that […]

Rowley, Massachusetts, USA, and Weert, The Netherlands – Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a leading provider of specialised cutting tools for precision machining applications, has announced that its leading North American End Mill brand, Helical Solutions (www.helicaltool.com), will be offered to European customers beginning in January 2026. Helical has earned a reputation […]

Accretech showcases advanced surface and form measurement solutions at the MACH Exhibition Accretech will present its latest innovations in surface and contour measurement at the upcoming MACH Exhibition, with a strong focus on improving efficiency, flexibility and measurement reliability in modern manufacturing environments. At the centre of the presentation is the SURFCOM NEX, a highly […]

Affordable Precision: Accretech Highlights HANDYSURF+ for Efficient Surface Measurement at the MACH Exhibition Accretech is showcasing its HANDYSURF+ series at the upcoming MACH Exhibition, offering manufacturers a practical and cost-effective solution for high-precision surface roughness measurement. Designed as a portable entry-level system, HANDYSURF+ combines ease of use with outstanding measurement performance. With its wide measuring […]

Accretech is presenting its RONDCOM NEX series at the upcoming MACH Exhibition, offering advanced solutions for high-precision roundness and cylindrical form measurement in demanding manufacturing environments. Designed for industries where accuracy is critical—such as automotive, aerospace, precision engineering and bearing manufacturing—the RONDCOM NEX series ensures reliable and repeatable measurement results even under tight tolerances. With […]

Accretech is showcasing the SURFCOM NEX series at the upcoming MACH Exhibition, a versatile solution for combined surface texture and contour measurement designed to meet the needs of modern manufacturing for years to come. By integrating multiple measurement capabilities in a single device, SURFCOM NEX enables accurate evaluation of complex geometries—including curved, inclined and undulating […]

Bowers Group is heading to MACH 2026 at the NEC this April to showcase a broad range of advanced measurement and inspection solutions. Visitors can find the team on stand 19-440 in the Measurement and Inspection Zone from 20th – 24th April. Commenting on the announcement, Ryan Kingswell, Sales Director at Bowers Group, said: “MACH […]

GH Induction presents the renewed inKompac Essential at the fair, reinforcing the product’s positioning as the easiest way to switch to induction heating with a compact, efficient and user-focused solution. The inKompac Essential range is designed as a single-output configuration for applications that require the essential advantages of induction without unnecessary complexity, while maintaining speed, […]