THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

30 Years Of Innovation In Pfronten

With its in-house exhibition in Pfronten, DMG Mori offers an exclusive platform for
partnership-based exchange, inspiration and the presentation of groundbreaking
innovations. On 10-21 February 2025, customers, suppliers and other trade visitors are
invited to get to know ‘machining transformation’ (MX) up close. Five new machines will
make their world premieres.
“DMG Mori first opened its doors for the Pfronten open house 30 years ago,” says Irene
Bader, board member at DMG Mori. “Today, the exhibition has evolved into an established
industry event. With our 2025 open house we’re kicking off a year full of innovations and
the diverse possibilities of MX. I’m looking forward to many discussions and personal
meetings with customers, partners and visitors from all over the world.”
More information www.bit.ly/3Wfv8yu

Lean workshop kickstarts investment

A precision engineering specialist has completed a £650,000 investment drive to help it
boost efficiency and create a new inspection department. Technoset, which employs 27
people at its factory in Rugby, took learnings from a Warwickshire Manufacturing Growth
Programme lean workshop to create a more streamlined process flow and a world-class
production and inspection cell.
Two Star SL 10 sliding-head lathes headline the recent investments, alongside two new
Mitutoyo Crysta-Apex CMMs. “We’re always looking at ways to improve our manufacturing
performance,” says managing director Adam Land. “Discussing and learning about different
best practice approaches at the lean workshop crystalised our thinking and gave us the
confidence to continue with our £650,000 investment.”
More information www.warwickshire-mgp.co.uk

Stuart Lawson Rejoins Ward CNC

Stuart Lawson has rejoined CNC machine tool supplier TW Ward CNC Machinery Ltd (Ward
CNC) in the position of sales manager. As well as overseeing new CNC machine tool sales,
Stuart will form a key part of the company’s senior management team. Ward CNC is the
exclusive UK distributor for machine tool brands such as Hyundai-Wia, Hartford, Soraluce,
Takisawa, Hankook and Gurutzpe.
Managing director Simon Whitworth says: “We’re pleased to have Stuart back on board at
Ward CNC. He possesses a wealth of experience in the machine tool industry, both from his
previous time with us, in addition to extensive industry knowledge. He’ll make a significant
contribution to our ongoing success.”
More information www.wardcnc.com

64% fail metalworking fluid checks

A freedom of information request submitted by TotalEnergies Marketing UK Ltd to the UK Government’s independent workplace safety regulator has revealed widespread non-compliance relating to the use of metalworking fluids. A total of 285 unannounced inspections were carried out by the HSE on manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes, over a period of eight months. The inspections identified significant safety breaches relating to these fluids at 181 sites between September 2023 and April 2024, equivalent to around 64% of all inspections.More information www.bit.ly/4fKcpC6

Tadweld Celebrates Record Year

Tadcaster-based engineering and fabrication business Tadweld rounded off 2024 by
celebrating a record year. The company not only saw year-on-year sales climb by 50% in
comparison with 2023, it also created 12 new positions and has plans to create 30 more
over the coming three years.
Further Tadweld achievements in 2024 included winning the ‘Digital Technology in
Engineering’ accolade at the Made in Yorkshire Awards. The business also racked up a new
record of 2400 training hours with six new apprentices, invested in new space and facilities
to the tune of £1m+, and continued embracing innovation through the implementation of
laser welding equipment.
More information www.tadweld.co.uk