XYZ Machine Tools’ attendance at the EMO exhibition in Hanover last month proved to be successful, and the company is already planning for its return in 2019. Although sales within mainland Europe have increased by 12% in the past 12 months, the stated aim of attending EMO was to increase the company’s distribution. With extensive dialogue taking place on the stand, additional partners look likely within mainland Europe and Africa. Indeed, export sales director Howard Bamforth comfirms the finalising of two distribution deals, one with PBS Machine Tools in South Africa and the second with CNC Island, based in Iceland.

“We’ve had limited sales to both South Africa and Iceland before, but with these two distributors coming on board it is exciting times for both territories. In fact, we are already seeing the positive effects, with two machines on their way to Iceland that will be supported in the coming weeks with a visit by one of our applications engineers.”
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

Yamazaki Mazak has announced the date for its ‘EMO Encore’ open house, which offers UK machine users the opportunity to see first-hand the latest technology debuted in Hanover last month. The event will be held at Mazak’s European Technology Centre in Worcester on 14-17 November, and will combine machining technology in live cutting action, with guided tours. Attendees will also have the chance to gain insight and understand the capabilities of Mazak’s iSmart Factory concept.

Among 20 machines on display, 11 of which were on the original stand at EMO, will be the Integrex i-500 – which was created in response to requests from the European market for an Integrex with a bigger workspace envelope. The machine is therefore equipped with increased X- and Y-axis capacity, and a large machining envelope. Benefitting from a new 24 kW, 12,000 rpm mill spindle, complemented by a 37 kW, 2500 rpm main spindle, the i-500 also allows the operator closer access to the workpiece.
For further information www.mazakeu.co.uk/emoencore

The MACH 2018 manufacturing technologies exhibition is set to take place at the Birmingham NEC on 9-13 April with a new a look and new location. MACH will be staged on the atrium side of the NEC, in Halls 17, 18, 19, 20, 6 and 7, reflecting the changing technologies that the show covers. The exhibition showcases live working machinery including: milling, turning, metrology, additive manufacturing, tooling and Industry 4.0 technologies. Among the overriding themes running through the show will be interconnected technology and the future of manufacturing. So far, 90% of exhibitor space has been allocated.

James Fudge, head of events at the MTA, says: “MACH is a great barometer for judging the health of the UK’s manufacturing sector, and with 90% of exhibition space sold eight months before the show opens, we can gauge that our exhibitors are buoyant. Exhibitions are a fantastic way to do business, and we feel we have created the perfect environment for that to happen at MACH 2018.”
For further information www.machexhibition.com