UK NEWS

Automotive in the spotlight

The changing times of the automotive industry was the main focus of discussion recently when In-Comm Training and Manufacturing Group (TMG) hosted its latest open house.

James Grainger, executive director of Grainger & Worrall and vice chair of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), explored how the sector has evolved over the past 30 years in front of more than 50 industry delegates at the Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology. In-Comm TMG is a consortium of like-minded businesses bound together by a common vision to improve skills and productivity in the UK.
For further information www.in-commt-tmg.co.uk

Subcon co-locates with other shows

This year’s Subcon show is set to be co-located with The Engineer Expo and Advanced Manufacturing.

Now in its 43rd year, Subcon 2019 will take place at the Birmingham NEC on 4-6 June. Over three days, the three events will showcase complete manufacturing solutions, from design, prototyping and development, through contract and subcontract products and services, to machine tools, systems and equipment. Together, the three shows will provide an event that will enable visitors to not only save time sourcing new partners, but get ahead of the competition with newly developed technologies and services.
For further information www.subconshow.co.uk

Demand leads to expansion at XYZ

With a year-on-year increase in turnover exceeding 25%, and a growing product portfolio, XYZ Machine Tools has increased the overall floor space at its Devon headquarters by a quarter.

The addition of another 25,000 sq ft of space will help XYZ stock over 350 machines, covering everything from bandsaws through to simultaneous five-axis machining centres. XYZ’s range now encompasses over 50 machine tools and their variants, and with customer demand for any one of these machines being up to 10 units per month, holding sufficient stock is vital.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

ITC invests in router

As a manufacturer of cutting and routing tools for the sign-making industry, ITC has installed an AXYZ routing machine for the development of its next generation of cutting tools.

The 1.5 x 2.4 m machine has a 24,000 rpm, 8 kW spindle that will allow ITC to conduct extensive trials with a variety of cutting tool geometries, material compositions and coating technologies on every material and customer requirement that comes through the door.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

Royal visitor at sheet metal specialist

The Harlow Group, a specialist in precision sheet metalwork, last month received His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent to its 100,000 sq ft Essex facility.

As the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Edward the Duke of Kent carries out engagements on behalf of Her Majesty. He received a tour of the facility from Alan Pearce, managing director; Michelle Madell, financial controller; and
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer Tolhurst.
At the end of the tour, Prince Edward was invited to unveil a plaque commemorating his visit to Harlow before being presented with a model aircraft to
mark the occasion.
For further information www.harlowgroup.co.uk