EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

More exhibitors and product diversity

The second edition of GrindingHub is set to open to grinding experts from all over the world
on 14-17 May 2024. Over 460 exhibitors from 31 countries will present their latest grinding
technology solutions in Stuttgart, now in four exhibitions halls for the first time.
The event will be about more than just technical products and innovations, as Dr Markus
Heering, managing director of organiser VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association),
reports: “Automation and digitalisation, skills shortages, new customers and markets, and
the promotion of young talent: the industry is facing multiple challenges and opportunities.
As the meeting place for the grinding technology industry, we want to offer the community
a platform for swapping ideas and picking up information. I’m convinced we’ll succeed
thanks to the larger number of exhibitors, the impressive supporting programme, and wider
international and sectoral diversity.
For further information www.grindinghub.de/en

Haimer acquires 25% of WinTool

The Haimer Group is now a 25% shareholder in WinTool AG and has agreed on a strategic
partnership with the TCM Group, which grants Haimer global distribution rights to WinTool
and Toolbase. Prior to the decision to acquire this stake in the company, WinTool and
Toolbase were introduced at Haimer’s own production facilities and tested in continuous
use, proving their worth in a short period of time.
Andreas Haimer, president of Haimer Group, says: “The strategic partnership with TCM and
the investment in WinTool fit perfectly with our strategy: we want to offer our customers
worldwide a coherent system concept with regard to the digitalisation and automation of
tool-room management. This requires easy-to-implement products and intuitive software
solutions.

For further information www.haimer.com

30th birthday for MecWash

MecWash Systems, a specialist in industrial parts washing technology, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Working alongside some of the most prominent names in manufacturing, such as Rolls-Royce, Brompton Bicycle, BAE, Eaton, JCB, Husco, Renishaw and Jaguar Land Rover, MecWash has developed component cleaning systems for the most complex applications. The UK based manufacturer says it has built unique insight and expertise for parts cleaning challenges across a spectrum of industries, including aerospace, automotive, fluid power, defence and medical.

For further information www.mecwash.com

Sales manager appointment

GF Machining Solutions, a milling, EDM, laser and additive manufacturing machine and automation systems supplier, has appointed Gary Purcell as its new sales manager for the whole of Ireland (Republic and North). Purcell was previously applications engineering manager at Waterford-based Schivo Medical, a contract manufacturer specialising in the medical device and life sciences sectors. Although already established as a key partner with Irish medical component manufacturers, Ireland’s med-tech sector provides GFMS, through its latest appointment, with significant business opportunities.

For further information www.gfms.com

ETG raises standard with ISO certificates

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has made it a double whammy by becoming ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. ETG, a machine tool and turnkey solution provider, has implemented the accreditations to demonstrate its commitment and compliance to environmental and quality standards. The company has also established a Quality & Environmental Management System (QEMS). ETG’s managing director Martin Doyle says: “ISO certification is a marker of our commitment to customer excellence and it will help identify opportunities to enhance our already impeccable service levels.”

For further information www.engtechgroup.com