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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 […]

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 […]

Accuride Europe will showcase its latest high-performance sliding solutions at MACH Birmingham, Stand 64 between 20 – 24th April 2026. Engineers and manufacturers can explore how these slides streamline operations, boost productivity, and enhance safety. Visitors will see first-hand how they enable smoother, more reliable motion across a wide range of industrial, automation, and other […]

Birmingham, 11 March 2026 – Target Integration (TI), digital adoption specialists with a strong focus on the manufacturing sector, will exhibit at MACH 2026 from 20 to 24 April at the NEC Birmingham. The company will deliver live demonstrations of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions designed to support end-to-end manufacturing operations. Manufacturers Shift from Cost […]

TextureJet, a leading innovator in advanced surface processing, has announced the launch of a new subscription model for its Electrochemical Jet Machining (ECJM) technology, giving sub-contract manufacturers access to high-precision finishing capabilities (including all consumables, maintenance, and support) without the need for significant upfront capital investment. The new offering allows customers to subscribe to an […]

Managing heat in large industrial buildings is a growing challenge for manufacturers. Rising energy costs and increasing internal heat loads from machinery mean many facilities struggle to maintain comfortable working conditions without relying heavily on energy-intensive air conditioning. A recent case study from CPA Engineered Solutions has demonstrated how combining evaporative cooling with hybrid roof […]

Guidance Automation has progressed its exploratory trial of an Autonomous Mobile Picking Vehicle that combines autonomous mobility with robotic handling. The trial is validating how the system can reduce manual transport and repetitive picking tasks within manufacturing environments.   Leicester, UK – 18 February 2026 – The company has reported positive progress in the ongoing […]

MATSUURA TO SHOWCASE ADVANCED AUTOMATION, 5-AXIS AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY AT MACH 2026 Matsuura will return to MACH in April 2026 with the largest stand in their history of exhibiting at MACH, with a major showcase of advanced automation, live 5-axis machining and industrial additive manufacturing at the NEC Birmingham. Exhibiting on Stand 20-130, the […]

MACH is the UK’s premier manufacturing technologies exhibition and provides a platform for Weiss Spindle Services UK to engage directly with machine tool users across aerospace, automotive and advanced engineering sectors. Backed by Weiss Germany and a global network of more than 300 spindle specialists, Weiss Spindle Services UK delivers OEM-aligned spindle repair, overhaul and […]

Havant Sheet Metal to Exhibit at MACH 2026 in the MMMA Metalworking Village – Hall 6, Stand 6-597 Havant Sheet Metal, a leading UK provider of precision sheet metal fabrication and engineering solutions, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition. The event will take […]

LumenStream, the award-winning climate tech company which is revolutionising energy efficiency through its innovative “Lighting as a Service” model, today announced it has successfully secured £1.2m in investment.  The funding round was led by a local angel investment syndicate, with significant participation from Co Fund III, managed by Clarendon Fund Managers. Techstart Ventures, the company’s […]