MACH 2026 organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association MTA, has revealed the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing attracted around 26,000 visitors across five days in Birmingham last month. Day three (Wednesday) was officially recognised as the event’s busiest day. MACH, which will next take place on 3-7 April 2028, welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on the Thursday.

James Selka, CEO of the MTA, said: “Our core focus was to ensure this year’s show guided and supported manufacturers in navigating challenges such as rising operational costs, skills shortages, supply chain disruption and geopolitical uncertainty. I believe we achieved that, and more, with 26,000 attendees seeking ways to remain competitive in the current challenging and uncertain environment in which we operate.”

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