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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 […]

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, […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Graphic Human Machine Interface (HMI) capability allows operators to see how a forging press is functioning and speeds local/remote diagnostics and troubleshooting. Although today’s forging industry is the result of more than a century of process developments, forging presses are delivering better results thanks to the capabilities of HMIs to improve production uptime and process […]

Due to the continued expansion of the VERICUT user base and increasing demand for CGTech’s CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation products, the software company has restructured its UK sales operations and expanded its technical support division. As of January 2024, Jonathan Hollinworth, formerly UK Technical Support Engineer, moved into a sales position delivering technical […]

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, a user of VERICUT verification, simulation and optimisation software from CGTech for over two decades, recently completed trials of VERICUT Force with highly impressive results. VERICUT Force is physics-based software that analyses and optimises cutting conditions to deliver significant time savings and improved tool life. The trial use of Force […]

The growing market for medical devices and equipment presents an incredible opportunity for manufacturers. With life expectancy on the rise, there is an increasing demand for medical device manufacturing to keep people healthy and mobile. The Challenges of Medical Device Manufacturing: Manufacturing medical devices is no easy task. It requires precision, customization, and adherence to […]

Compass Business Finance has announced its attendance at MACH 2024 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, from 15-19 April 2024, promising a lot of ‘buzz’ on its stand, located near to the entrance of hall 6. This year the Compass stand will be twice the size of its one at the last MACH […]

For Immediate Release: January 2024 G&S Penrith Ltd Tecpro House Blamire Road Eden Business Park Penrith Cumbria CA11 9FD     G&S Penrith Ltd proudly announces its elevated status as a primary agent for supplying Udor pumps and spares in the United Kingdom. This strategic partnership solidifies G&S Penrith’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and […]

Eclipse Magnetics showcases high-performance filters at Mach 2024. Eclipse Magnetics will be showcasing the benefits of its high-performance magnetic filtration systems at MACH 2024 in Hall 6, stand 36. Eclipse Magnetics’ fine particle filtration systems are the most effective means of removing problem ferrous particles from industrial fluids such as coolants, lubricants, and wash solutions. […]

Microsoft 365 is the cloud-powered software solution for businesses. It combines all the usual office software from Word to Excel to communication tools such as Teams. If you’re reading this as a MD or part of the Senior Management Team or as a business without in-house IT support, then you could be forgiven for not […]

Our Independent Certification service comprises a complete package in respect of producing WPQRs/ PQRs. Our fully trained and qualified inspectors will attend your site and through a unique company-welder interaction method, collate all of the required data to produce the relevant certification. Welder Qualification is available across all Nationally recognised codes/standards. We are one of […]