Siemens has renewed its contract with Brammer Buck & Hickman for the supply of tools, consumables, PPE and workwear. The initial contract was awarded in 2010, since when the two companies have worked closely to streamline product supply and provide substantial cost savings; confirmed as over £6.5m to date. Overall sales since the start of the contract have been in excess of £85m. The diversity of the Siemens contract is unusual as it represents the first UK-wide contract to cover all Siemens’ business units, addressing industries such as healthcare, power generation, renewables, rail and traffic.

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Each year CGTech offices worldwide host numerous Vericut User Exchange (VUE) events for customers and partners. In 2022, a combination of virtual and traditional events will draw thousands of attendees from all over the globe. CGTech has announced four UK VUE events: 7 September, Yamazaki Mazak, Worcester; 14 September, Kyocera SGS, Wokingham; 21 September, Nikken Innovation Centre Europe, Rotherham; and 28 September, Advanced Forming Research Centre, Scotland. Attendees will learn how to make the most of features available in the latest version and get a first-hand look at the next major release, Vericut 9.3.

For further information
www.cgtech.co.uk/company/vue

Berkshire-based automotive and motorsport transmission specialist, Xtrac, has launched a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its headquarters in Thatcham. The Xtrac Academy was opened by Laura Farris, MP for Newbury, alongside Shelly Van Meter, head of department at University Centre Newbury and responsible for apprenticeships at Newbury College. Xtrac’s new academy will welcome the first cohort of apprentices during 2022 to its newly built CAE classroom and adjoining practical skills workshop. The apprentices will experience working in up to 16 company departments throughout their 18 to 48-month education.

For further information
www.xtrac.com/xtrac-academy

The GM Group (Hall 19, Stand 619) is making its debut MACH appearance at this year’s exhibition. Since becoming the sole UK and Republic of Ireland agent for the Victor range of CNC machine tools in 2020, GM Group has witnessed exceptional growth that has culminated in a factory extension, significant staff recruitment and unprecedented sales of the Victor brand.

On the stand, the Victor Vcenter AX380 five-axis machining centre (pictured) will appear alongside the compact and automated Vturn NP20 turning centre with Easy Way articulated robot loading/unloading system. Also on display will be the Vturn A26-85YCM twin-spindle turning centre with Y-axis milling on the tooling turret.

For further information www.gm-cnc.com

Bowers Group (Hall 19, Stand 410) will showcase a variety of metrology solutions and offer live demonstrations to illustrate how effective data transfer between measurement equipment and applications can boost manufacturing productivity. With a strong focus on connective metrology, Bowers Group representatives will be willing and ready to show visitors exactly how Bluetooth-enabled equipment and connectivity can improve efficiencies and reduce errors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to find out more about the range of precision measurement equipment available from Bowers, including a selection of products from Baty, Trimos, Sylvac, Gagemaker and Wyler: from bore gauges, micrometres and indicators, to sophisticated vision systems, profile projectors and software.

For further information
www.bowersgroup.co.uk