Lloyds is headline sponsor at MACH

The countdown to the MACH 2026 exhibition continues to gather momentum with the announcement that Lloyds has once again confirmed its role as headline sponsor. It marks over 16 years of lloyds’ continuous support for the event and reaffirms the bank’s long-standing commitment to the UK’s manufacturing sector.


Dave Atkinson, UK head of manufacturing at Lloyds, says: “Manufacturing is a sector that drives growth and innovation across the UK economy, and it’s crucial we help companies take advantage of opportunities like the transition to net zero. Our role goes beyond finance: we’re committed to supporting manufacturers with the investment, advice and skills they need to thrive in a competitive and evolving global marketplace.”

More information www.machexhibition.com

The “manufacturing solutions” show

Subcon (NEC, Birmingham, 4-5 June) will bring together over 170 leading UK and international suppliers. The exhibition covers everything from assembly work, CNC machining and metal fabrication to electronics, component parts and more. Any visitors who need a place for face-to-face meetings, want to take time out or catch up on messages, will find dedicated times available in the show’s meeting spaces.

The exhibition’s VIP programme offers senior purchasers free parking and access to an exclusive networking lounge with complimentary lunch and refreshments – the perfect location to meet new suppliers. There will also be CPD-accredited workshop sessions, led by a subject expert, with practical takeaways to help progress professional development or company strategy.

More information www.subconshow.co.uk

Subcon: The Ideal Networking Opportunity

Attending the Subcon show (NEC, Birmingham, 4-5 June) offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to discover new suppliers, see the latest innovations and attend insightful seminars. It is a key event for anyone involved in supply chain management and engineering. The exhibition offers several networking opportunities, including the ‘Subcon Party’, where visitors can meet and mingle with exhibitors, visitors and speakers in a relaxed and informal setting. Additionally, visitors can visit the networking lounge, a dedicated space for making connections and holding discussions with industry peers.

More information www.subconshow.co.uk

Subcon 2025 to open next week

Subcon 2025, the UK’s largest subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, will take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 4-5 June. The event is set to feature over 170 exhibitors and anticipates over 4000 visitors. This free-to-attend, two-day show is for manufacturing buyers from a broad spread of manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defence, medical, energy, general engineering and more. 

Also at Subcon, more than 50 industry professionals will deliver free-to-attend panel discussions, presentations and practical workshops. Other highlights are set to include The Manufacturing Solutions Awards and the opportunity to race against a professional racing driver on a motorsport simulator.

More information www.subconshow.co.uk

New tech centre for CMZ in Haute-Savoie

Spanish Lathe manufacturer CMZ has consolidated its presence in France following the acquisition of industrial premises in Haute-Savoie. After opening its subsidiary CMZ France 20 years ago in Isère, this new space will be used to provide direct technical support, delivery of parts and advice on applications for CNC lathes. 

Part of CMZ’s international expansion strategy, the new technology centre will have a team of aftersales technicians to provide assistance in the area, as well as sales engineers who will offer direct advice for all customers. The facility will also house an applications engineering service and stock spare parts available on short lead times.

The facility’s permanent showroom for customers will display the full range of CMZ products and host technical workshops demonstrating the capacities of the lathes.

Benoit Branchu, a professional with a long career in the industrial sector will be heading the project. Throughout his career, Branchu has held a variety of posts which have given him in-depth knowledge on the use and operation of lathes, as well as a solid vision of the machining world. He did not hesitate to take up the lead in this new adventure in which Branchu is supported by a team of aftersales technicians for direct assistance.

Haute-Savoie is a strategic market for CMZ because the Arve Valley is recognised as the epicentre of precision turning in France and worldwide. The company has been operating in the area for just over a year and with this move is seeking to strengthen its presence with a strong, solid sales structure.

More information www.cmz.com