The Engineering Supply Chain Show is a new exhibition where engineering and manufacturing buyers can find world-class suppliers. Organised by The Manufacturing Technologies Association and hosted at the NEC in April 2022, this show-within-a-show is part of the MACH exhibition, but sits as a separate three-day event. Running on 5-7 April, the Engineering Supply Chain Show will have its own location and entrance in Hall 7, directly alongside MACH 2022. Sponsored by Lloyds Bank and the Engineering Industries Association (EIA), this new exhibition has grown out of increased demand for the UK Supply Chain Zone at MACH.

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www.engineeringsupplychain.co.uk

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, Dugard has employed a new area sales manager to support customers in Scotland. With almost 15 years of industry experience, Andrew Sutton will be a welcome addition to the Dugard team. He joins from a well-recognised cutting tool and ancillary equipment distribution company. Says Sutton: “Dugard has a significant number of machines installed in Scotland that will act as reference points, so I’ll be aiming to apply my previous experience and contacts to further grow the brand, while ensuring that existing Dugard customers are fully up to speed with all of our new machines.”

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www.dugard.com

During September and October, XYZ Machine Tools says it will dispatch around 100 machines to customers in the UK and across mainland Europe. Given the company’s reputation for keeping high stock levels, some 87 machines had arrived (to replace those sold) by mid-September, with a further 116 arriving by the end of October. “As UK manufacturers continue to bounce back, we are seeing significant demand for quick-delivery machines,” says Nigel Atherton, XYZ’s managing director. “While the rapid increase in orders impacted our stock, customers can be assured of our usual first-class response to their needs.”

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MTI (Stand E16, Hall 3) is constantly seeking ways to better support its advertisers and users. Over the past six months the company has been investing heavily in further enhancing its market-leading Machine Spotter platform for buying and selling machine tools.

The upgraded site is now notably faster and easier to use. Furthermore, simplified navigation means users can reach machine details in just three clicks, an ethos that formed the basis of the enhanced platform’s development. Additional features include enriched functionality using the latest technology and language. Machine Spotter is the world’s best search engine for machine tools, with thousands of machines available 24/7.

MTI is also busy at EMO distributing printed copies of its show issue direct from the stand. Why not call by and pick up a copy from one of the company’s friendly team.

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www.machinespotter.com www.mtimagazine.com

For manufacturers of turned parts, Hanwha (Stand E21, Hall 5) is demonstrating the capabilities of its latest Hanwha XDI26 and XDI32 sliding-head turning centres. Available in the UK from Dugard, the XDI26 and XDI32 models provide a turning capacity of 26 and 32 mm diameter respectively. These three-path, nine-axis independent opposite gang tool machines demonstrate high levels of productivity and flexibility for all small turned-part machining applications.

The compact production centres come with a FANUC 31iB CNC control, seven turning tools plus four front and seven rear ER16M tools, as well as a multitude of B-axis tools. As standard, XDI machines include cross-drilling units, guide-bush holder, coolant flow sensors, superimposed control, part conveyor and more. According to Dugard, the optional extras are seemingly endless.

For further information
www.dugard.com