EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

YMT named UK dealer for ROBODRILL

Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK has named YMT as its official UK partner for the ROBODRILL range of compact CNC machining centres. Serving customers across the Midlands and south of England, YMT’s offering now encompasses the full range of ROBODRILL machining centres, noted for their accuracy, speed and precision when automating tasks such as drilling, milling, cutting and polishing.

The two companies have forged a close relationship over a number of years, primarily as a result of YMT incorporating FANUC industrial robots into its CNC metal-cutting solutions. This next step reflects a natural evolution in their partnership, enabling more precision machining companies to take advantage of the benefits offered by the FANUC ROBODRILL.

More information www.fanuc.eu/uk

Arden Group reaches 60

The Arden Group, which was first launched by two brothers in the cellar of their family home, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Brothers Frank and Philip Poynter first set up a die-making workshop with just one saw and a workbench in the 10 sq ft cellar of their mother’s semi-detached house in Bredbury, Stockport, in 1964. Today, the Arden Group comprises three specialist divisions: Arden Dies, Arden Engraving and Arden Software. Arden Dies says it has become the UK’s largest die-maker, manufacturing specialist dies and tooling for packaging and cartons.

More information https://ardendies.com/

Smart Industry Solutions Zone at MACH

MACH 2026, the UK’s largest manufacturing and engineering exhibition, is unveiling the Smart Industry Solutions Zone in collaboration with MTC Events. The new area will be dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements, products and technologies set to inspire, connect, and unify the manufacturing industry. Over 30,000 visitors are expected to attend the show.

Richard Watkins, director of events and customer experience at MTC Events, says: “We’re delighted to join forces with the MTA in convening the manufacturing community for MACH. By bringing our expertise in events management to the show, we can create a better environment for visitors and exhibitors to engage with each other and enhance the value available from attending the exhibition.”

More information www.machexhibition.com

Tool of the Year

ANCA CNC Machines, a global specialist in CNC grinding technology, has opened #ANCATooloftheYear2025, a competition that invites toolmakers from around the world to showcase their outstanding designs, precision and craftsmanship. Participants will compete for an array of prizes, including AUD$10,000 in ANCA products, a trip to ANCA Australia or Thailand, an on-site consultation with ANCA experts, and a 12-month ANCA Academy subscription for professional development. Submissions are open until 31 July. Winners will be announced at the EMO 2025 exhibition in Hanover, Germany.

More information www.anca.com/Tool-of-the-Year

Andritz to buy Salico

International technology group Andritz, headquartered in Austria, has signed an agreement to acquire Salico Group, based in Italy and Spain, including its subsidiaries in the UK, USA and India. Salico specialises in the design and manufacture of finishing equipment for metal flat strip processing. This acquisition marks another important step in Andritz’s strategy to become the full-line supplier for the entire downstream portfolio in the ferrous and non-ferrous industries. Salico achieves annual revenues in the range of €100m with a team of more than 150 experts.

More information www.andritz.com