Countdown begins to EMO 2025

Online registration for the EMO 2025 exhibition is now open. Taking place on 22-26 September 2025, EMO is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the event. EMO general commissioner Carl Martin Welcker is inviting manufacturers of metalworking-related machines and components from all over the world to present their products, services and solutions to an international trade audience. There is an early-bird discount for exhibitors available until 15 October 2023.

“EMO is and remains the industry platform where companies can inspire customers, expand their own network and, of course, do business,” he says Welcker. “Where else can manufacturers meet so many high-calibre trade visitors from more than 140 countries in just five days?”

More information www.emo-hannover.com

Largest order book for ASG

In a landmark announcement at the Farnborough International Airshow last month, Manchester-based aerospace manufacturing conglomerate ASG Group announced its largest-ever group order book. The multi-million-pound orders, facilitated through collaborations with major global aerospace OEMs, signify a significant growth for the group in both single-aisle and long-range platforms. With a client roster that includes Airbus, Boeing, Collins, Eaton, Moog, Rolls-Royce and Spirit, the company’s operations span eight locations across the UK and Germany.

More information www.asg-group.co

Cranfield joins major innovation cluster

Cranfield University has become part of an industry innovation cluster which aims to address the complex challenges of the future of flight through close collaborative work.

The European Technology Development Clusters (E-TDCs) established by Avio Aero bring together prestigious universities, research centres and SMEs, and Cranfield is now a partner in the research framework. The partnership combines industry awareness of market needs and technology excellence, with Cranfield’s expertise and academic capabilities in manufacturing and materials.

More information www.cranfield.ac.uk

CPE wins £85m Rolls-Royce contract

Rolls-Royce has awarded Glasgow-based Castle Precision Engineering with a contract worth more than £85m for the manufacture and supply of precision-machined rotating aero engine parts. The new agreement, which was endorsed by the UK Government’s Scottish Secretary and runs through to the second half of the decade, continues a 40-year relationship with the firm. Formalising the continuation of the long-standing relationship with Castle Precision Engineering, reiterates the commitment of Rolls-Royce to the UK supply chain and UK skills.

More information www.rolls-royce.com

Two key promotions at Mills CNC

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Zayer machine tools from DN Solutions and Zayer in the UK and Ireland, has strengthened its management team through the promotion of two existing members of staff to director positions. Both appointments become effective from 1 August 2024.

Richard Wilson (pictured), current business manager for the West Midlands, Wiltshire and home counties region, has become Mills’ new sales director. This company-wide role will see Wilson assume responsibility for the strategic planning, co-ordination and implementation of the company’s UK sales operations. The second appointment sees Craig Clarke, Mills’ existing operations manager, promoted to operations director.

More information www.millscnc.co.uk