EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Perfect 10 for MACH Machine Tools

MACH Machine Tools, a supplier of CNC and manual machine tools to UK, Irish and European component manufacturers, and part of the Vigilance Group, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in September.Over the past decade, the Bristol-based company’s product portfolio has increased and improved significantly, and its range of CNC machines today focuses exclusively on the DynaPath control. MACH Machine Tools is now looking forward to the next 10 years, starting off with MACH 2024 in April where the company will be introducing a new range of 6”, 8’ and10” chuck slant-bed DynaPath-controlled lathes.
For further information www.machmt.co.uk

Double milestone for Guhring

Cutting tool manufacturer Guhring is celebrating twice in 2023, as the company sees in its 125th anniversary andreaches half a century since inaugurating its UK subsidiary in Birmingham.To mark the occasion, Guhring is paying tribute to Prime Accountants Group, a long-term supporter and advisor to the German firm since its arrival on UK shores in 1973. Guhring’s Birmingham team uses the accountancy services of Prime, also based in the Midlands, for several key functions, including its year-end audit and reporting financial results back to its headquarters in Germany.
For further information www.guhring.co.uk www.primeaccountants.co.uk

300 new JLR jobs in Midlands

JLR is recruiting 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands. The roles will support the continued growth of Range Rover production and development of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs).Of the 300 roles, the UK-based car manufacturer is recruiting around 100 maintenance technicians for its Solihull plant to operate and maintain automated production facilities in a new body shop costing around £130m.

In addition, JLR is recruiting around 200 technicians and test engineers for its Gaydon Engineering Centre and Whitley Powertrain facility, where they will support with testing and development of JLR’s next-generation EVs as part of a global family that exceeds 38,000 colleagues. The company will upskill all technicians and test engineers with electrification training as part of JLR’s ‘Future Skills Programme’, to ensure they are equipped with vital skills for the production and maintenance of EVs.
For further information www.jaguarlandrover.com

Shift pattern innovation

A Midlands manufacturing business is taking an innovative approach to labour shortages by introducing a new shift aimed at attracting part-time workers.It is the first time in two decades that Fabweld Steel Products, which manufactures access covers for the water, energy and security sectors, has restructured its shift system.The company is hoping to increase its headcount with part-time staff working an18:00-22:00 shift in a move which it hopes will be attractive to those looking for second jobs or career flexibility. The new shift will operate from Monday to Thursday and the roles are for shop-floor fabricators.
For further information www.fsp.co.uk

Used machine tool sector prepares for UMEX

After the success of UMEX 2022 in New Delhi, the show’s organiser Hyve India Pvt Ltd is about to open the doors at the 17th edition, which takes place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on 1-3 September. UMEX is the internationally renowned exhibition focusing on the sale and purchase of pre-owned machine tools, both metal cutting and metal forming. The last edition, featuring 468 exhibitors covering 7000 sq m, attracted 11,515 visitors from 18 countries, which set a new standard in footfall.

Hyve India anticipates similar numbers at this year’s UMEX, an event that will also host an open seminar on new technologies and innovation. Further features will include over 25national andinternational trade delegations, exclusive industry excellence awards, and four co-located events involving complementary technologies: IMEX exhibition for new machine tools; CWE for cutting and welding equipment, including laser systems; HTF for hand tools, power tools and fasteners; and TECHINDIA for pumps, valves, compressors and more.
For further information www.umexonline.com