Landmark day

Guhring announced that MACH 2018 was the swansong exhibition for long-standing managing director Mike Dinsdale, who has spent the past 39 years serving the company.

On the penultimate day of the show, the MTA recognised this achievement by presenting Dinsdale with a cake on the Guhring stand that said “with congratulations and thanks from the industry”. Presented by MTA president Geoff Bryant, who has also recently retired from Citizen Machinery, the presentation was an emotional occasion filled with tales of days gone by. Dinsdale will be retiring later in the year.
For further information www.guhring.co.uk

Bystronic set to take over TTM Laser

Swiss sheet-metal equipment manufacturer Bystronic is to take over the Italian manufacturer of laser-based tube- and profile-cutting machines, TTM Laser SpA.

The move follows the strategic partnership jointly agreed by the two companies last November. Bystronic is thereby enhancing its existing range of technologies with the addition of 2D and 3D laser systems for cutting profiles and tubes from 12 to 815 mm in diameter, as well as with equipment for welding large-format metal sheets. Active on the market since 2001 and headquartered in Cazzago San Martino, TTM Laser has 40 employees and achieved a turnover of approximately €14m in 2017.
For further information www.bystronic.com

3D printing specialist appointed

Following the announcement that XYZ Machine Tools has entered the 3D printing sector as an official reseller of the HP Jet Fusion, the company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Jim Ashby, who will be co-ordinating sales of the system across the south of England.

Ashby has extensive experience in metal cutting, having served his apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce where he learnt the skill of looking at solid engineering reasons to do things. Most recently, he has spent eight years working across the 3D printing sector with various companies.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

Subcon to partner Automechanika

The organiser of the Subcon exhibition has announced a partnership with Automechanika Birmingham, an exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and vehicle production sector.

As a result, visitors can benefit from attending both events by registering just once for their visitor badge. The two events are set to take place on 5-7 June 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham.
More than 4500 visitors from the aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, materials, oil and gas, and rail sectors will attend Subcon this year to do business with over 400 exhibitors. Meanwhile, over 500 exhibitors will connect with more than 12,000 visitors at the 2018 Automechanika Birmingham trade exhibition, including the likes of Robert Bosch, Magal & Arlington, TR Fastenings, Schmidt Light Metals, COBA Plastics, Pritex, Keyence, Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions, DIT, Igus, DJJ Engineering, and many others.
For further information www.subconshow.co.uk

Queen’s Award for Swift-Cut

Swift-Cut Automation has won a 2018 Queen’s Award for International Trade, which the company says recognises the success achieved since commencing its mission to expand globally.

Following its inception in 2011, Swift-Cut has risen from a company designing and manufacturing just one CNC plasma cutting table in the UK, to a global success story – launching a full range of products in 35 countries and exporting over 80% of business globally.
Swift Cut’s international global development director Neil Smith says: “We are thrilled that our growth and success in overseas markets has been recognised by the Queen’s Award, arguably the most prestigious business accolade in the UK and a testament to our products, our team and our vision.” Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade, recently opened Swift-Cut’s new factory and said: “Success stories like Swift-Cut Automation are flying the flag for British quality and expertise, bringing a boost to their local economies.”
For further information www.swift-cut.co.uk