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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 […]

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, […]

March 2026 – KENT, Washington – Flow International Corporation and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) are proud to announce a renewed five-year partnership, strengthening their shared commitment to performance, precision, and innovation. This agreement enables JGR to integrate Flow’s NX Pro waterjet, LZR fiber laser, and HyperBend™ press brake into its operations, thereby enhancing both organizations’ […]

August 14, 2025 – KENT, Wash.– Flow International Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting solutions, is making a major statement at FABTECH 2025 with the official unveiling of the next-generation Flow NX Pro, a complete reinvention of waterjet technology, alongside two powerful new solution additions: Flow’s LZR Fiber Laser and […]

A world leader in high-speed precision presses is marking nearly 50 years of exhibiting at MACH by unveiling a UK first. Bruderer UK, which operates from its state-of-the-art competence centre in Telford, will showcase the new BSTA 280-88-B3 machine when the country’s biggest industrial show opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham in April […]