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Show celebrates its centenary (1st March 2012)
With almost 500 exhibitors and more than 5000 tonnes of working machinery, MACH 2012 offers visitors the opportunity to see some of the very best of British, European and global manufacturing technology. Paul O'Donnell, h
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Strong growth: Positive outlook (1st March 2012)
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) monthly members' survey for February has revealed an increase in orders, enquiries and subsequently, confidence, compared to results in January 2012, itself a strong mont
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Acknowledging success (1st March 2012)
It was winners all round at the MTA's Annual Gala Dinner held on 1st February at the ICC in Birmingham. As well as the President's speech, the MTA presented its Manufacturing Industry Awards, an opportunity to celebrat
Some reasons to be cheerful (1st January 2012)
Although the outlook for the UK and the global economy is uncertain, there are good reasons to believe that demand for manufacturing technology equipment in the UK will continue to be strong in 2012.Paul O'Donnell, head of
Countdown to MACH (1st January 2012)
With hundreds of exhibitors confirmed and 5000t of working machinery booked in, MACH 2012 (16 to 20 April, NEC) will be a scintillating showcase for all those involved in British manufacturing.
It's not complete doom and gloom (1st November 2011)
It can't have escaped anybody's notice that the autumn has been dominated by grim economic tidings, especially from the Eurozone.Against that background it is easy to forget that parts of the real economy are doing reasona
Showcase for manufacturing (1st September 2011)
As 2011 begins to draw towards its close, thoughts inevitably turn to the New Year and what it will bring for the British economy and the recovery of the country's manufacturing sector. A key event for 2012 is MACH, as Gr
Mach gears up for 2012 (1st July 2011)
Preparations are in full swing for MACH 2012 (16 to 20 April, NEC), the biennial, week long showcase for the UK's manufacturing industry.
Engineering – routes to success (1st July 2011)
Paul O'Donnell, head of external affairs at The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) explains the need for schemes to promote engineering and manufacturing as a career to young people
Manufacturing: The challenges ahead (1st May 2011)
With the manufacturing sector continuing to grow faster than the economy as a whole, Simon Pollard, president of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and MD of Kyal Machine Tools looks at what's needed to fur
Exports to lead the recovery? (1st March 2011)
With domestic demand stymied by the continuing slow recovery in the services sector and the public sector locked firmly into austerity mode, it is clear that the main driver for growth in manufacturing has to come from ove
Let's celebrate (1st January 2011)
Sometimes we in the UK do not help ourselves when it comes to publicising the vitality of our manufacturing industry and our many successes.With that in mind, the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has initiated
MTA announces industry awards (1st November 2010)
The Manufacturing Technologies Association is launching a special awards event to highlight successes from across the world of engineering-based manufacturing.
Innovation key to ensuring growth (1st November 2010)
Simon Pollard, managing director of Kyal Machine Tools, is the recently appointed President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association. Here, he gives Industrial Plant & Equipment his views on the sector and outlines a
Skills initiatives: (1st September 2010)
Over the last three decades manufacturing in Britain has undergone a dramatic shift in skill profile.Traditionally, apprentices were the most important route into manufacturing and their decline has been a key cause of the
New Government, same problems? (1st July 2010)
When, finally, Britain found itself with a new Government on 11th May, it had a shape few had expected.Paul O'Donnell, head of external affairs at the Manufacturing Technologies Association, considers some of the implicati
Royal opening and 20,000 visitors (1st July 2010)
Owned and organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA),MACH is known as the UK's premier manufacturing technologies event.The 2010 show was no exception with 446 exhibitors displaying their products and s
Invest to innovate (1st May 2010)
In the first of a series of articles from the Manufacturing Technologies Association, its director general – Graham Dewhurst – looks at the role of manufacturing in the economic recovery
Showcase for manufacturing (1st May 2010)
The UK's premier manufacturing technologies event – MACH – opens its doors to visitors on 7 June 2010 for a week-long residency of the NEC. Almost 450 exhibitors will be presenting the latest in manufacturing technologies
Support for manufacturing (27th November 2008)
Ian Pearson, Minister for Business and Economic Secretary to the Treasury voiced his strong support for UK manufacturing at a recent House of Commons Reception held by the MTA...
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Support for manufacturing (1st November 2008)
Ian Pearson, Minister for Business and Economic Secretary to the Treasury voiced his strong support for UK manufacturing at a recent House of Commons Reception held by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA).
MTA predicts growth in machine tool sector (26th October 2007)
The Manufacturing Technologies Association has predicted nearly 10% growth in the machine tool sector for next year...
Strong start to 2007 (3rd July 2007)
The results of the Manufacturing Technologies Association Quarterly Trends Survey for the 1st quarter of 2007 showed continued improvement in order intake growth and business confidence was strong, reaching its highest level since the last period of 2004.
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Strong start to 2007 by the manufacturing technology sector forecast to continue (28th June 2007)
The results of the Manufacturing Technologies Association Quarterly Trends Survey for the 1st quarter of 2007 shows continued improvement in order intake growth and strong business confidence reaching its highest level since the last period of 2004....
MACH 2008 now 95% sold (21st May 2007)
With over 300 companies confirmed as exhibitors, MACH 2008 is now 95% sold with just under 11 months to go before the doors open on 21st April 2008...
MACH 2006 (23rd January 2006)
The UK's Premier Manufacturing Technologies Event
Show enhancements (1st July 2005)
Machplus is a new initiative from the organisers of Mach 2006 (15th to 19th May, NEC) and is designed to give visitors the opportunity to see the latest developments in related fields without them having to leave the exhibition halls.
FREE BOOKLETS OFFERED (1st May 2005)
Two booklets are available free of charge from The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and can be downloaded from the organisation’s website.
MACH spreads its wings for 2006 (1st January 2005)
The MACH 2006 event recently received its formal launch with the news that the event is to widen its exhibitor base from its traditional machine tool base to include a variety of companies from other related fields. IP&E, an official media partner of
Basic Facts booklet (1st May 2004)
Available from The Manufacturing Technologies Association, the MTA Basic Facts 2004 booklet includes summary data on the machine tool sector in the UK and provides further information on exports and imports of tooling and workholding equipment.
MACH 2004 seminars (1st January 2004)
A wide range of topics will be covered in a series of free seminars to be held at The International Exhibition of Machine Tools & Manufacturing Technology (MACH 2004) at the NEC, Birmingham from 19th to 23rd April. Subjects include advances in materi
