Yamazaki Mazak celebrated a record year for machine sales in 2018, due to strong performance across a number of key market sectors, including automotive, oil and gas, and medical.

“The resurgence of the oil and gas market was much-welcomed, and we saw great success with the sales of machines from the larger section of our portfolio, such as the Integrex e-H range of multi-tasking machine tools, as well as our MegaTurn vertical turning centres,” says Alan Mucklow, managing director UK and Ireland sales division.
“A particularly pleasing aspect of our 2018 sales performance was the volume of commodity machines, including the UK-made, entry-level QT Compact turning centre range, and the Quick Turn series,” he continues. “The company has invested heavily in improving its European Manufacturing Centre in Worcester in recent years, and it is especially rewarding to see that investment translate into shorter lead times and strong
sales for UK-built machines.”
For further information www.mazakeu.co.uk

To support continued expansion, Middlesex Aerospace has committed to a seven-figure investment with long-term machine tool partner Yamazaki Mazak.

The Basingstoke-based, 150-employee company is one Britain’s leading tier-one suppliers of critical components and assemblies to major OEMs throughout the global aerospace market. Two state-of-the-art, five-axis multi-tasking machines, and one horizontal machining centre complete with an expanded tool storage system, comprise the latest investment.
The increased capacity of the new machines will allow the company to further develop its offering to customers. What’s more, the machinery will enable Middlesex Aerospace to operate lights-out manufacturing, 24-hours a day, improving production volumes. Laurence Foulds, managing director
at Middlesex Aerospace, says: “Our latest investment in machine tools from Mazak is one of the company’s most significant to date,
and will allow us to support a number of new customers and programmes, as we continue to
grow the business.”
For further information www.mazakeu.co.uk/aerospace

Southern Manufacturing 2019 will open its doors this week (5-7 February) in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Last year, the event entered its third decade with a move into its new permanent home, the £35m Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, a 20,000 sq m complex offering world-class facilities, easy access and free on-site parking. Around 7700 visitors attended the 2018 event. As always, MTI will be among the exhibitors at Southern Manufacturing. All visitors are invited to stand D275 for an informal chat with the friendly MTI team about the industry’s most expedient way to buy or sell machine tools and associated equipment.

The free seminar programme at Southern Manufacturing has been extended with further sessions addressing the latest advances in Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing and materials. Some 41 sessions will run in two lecture theatres over the three days of the show, all of which are free to attend.
For further information www.industrysouth.co.uk

Renishaw is currently recruiting for a record 68 apprentices across its sites in Gloucestershire and Wales.

The 2019 intake will be the 40th cohort to join Renishaw, which has taken apprentices every year since 1979. Applications for a range of roles, including engineering, software, embedded electronic design and development, and IT, are now open until 1 March 2019.
As well as gaining on-the-job experience and nationally recognised qualifications, apprentices at Renishaw receive a tailored induction programme and in-house training to ensure they get the best possible experience. Apprentices are also eligible for Renishaw’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes a 9% non-contributory pension, private medical insurance and a competitive salary.
For further information www.renishaw.com/apprentice