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Successful Citizen Product Launch Event

Last month, Citizen Machinery held a special event at the company’s Bushey headquarters to launch the third generation of its Cincom L20-LFV series of sliding-head lathes, which in the latest version are considerably more productive and eco-friendly. Three of the four variants available to UK and Irish manufacturers were on show under power producing typical customer-type components. As it was not a conventional open house, the gathering was smaller than normal, but nevertheless 60 visitors from 30 customer companies attended. Four orders were taken to the value of around £700,000.

More information www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

Lloyds is headline sponsor at MACH

The countdown to the MACH 2026 exhibition continues to gather momentum with the announcement that Lloyds has once again confirmed its role as headline sponsor. It marks over 16 years of lloyds’ continuous support for the event and reaffirms the bank’s long-standing commitment to the UK’s manufacturing sector.


Dave Atkinson, UK head of manufacturing at Lloyds, says: “Manufacturing is a sector that drives growth and innovation across the UK economy, and it’s crucial we help companies take advantage of opportunities like the transition to net zero. Our role goes beyond finance: we’re committed to supporting manufacturers with the investment, advice and skills they need to thrive in a competitive and evolving global marketplace.”

More information www.machexhibition.com

The “manufacturing solutions” show

Subcon (NEC, Birmingham, 4-5 June) will bring together over 170 leading UK and international suppliers. The exhibition covers everything from assembly work, CNC machining and metal fabrication to electronics, component parts and more. Any visitors who need a place for face-to-face meetings, want to take time out or catch up on messages, will find dedicated times available in the show’s meeting spaces.

The exhibition’s VIP programme offers senior purchasers free parking and access to an exclusive networking lounge with complimentary lunch and refreshments – the perfect location to meet new suppliers. There will also be CPD-accredited workshop sessions, led by a subject expert, with practical takeaways to help progress professional development or company strategy.

More information www.subconshow.co.uk

Subcon: The Ideal Networking Opportunity

Attending the Subcon show (NEC, Birmingham, 4-5 June) offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to discover new suppliers, see the latest innovations and attend insightful seminars. It is a key event for anyone involved in supply chain management and engineering. The exhibition offers several networking opportunities, including the ‘Subcon Party’, where visitors can meet and mingle with exhibitors, visitors and speakers in a relaxed and informal setting. Additionally, visitors can visit the networking lounge, a dedicated space for making connections and holding discussions with industry peers.

More information www.subconshow.co.uk

Subcon 2025 to open next week

Subcon 2025, the UK’s largest subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, will take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 4-5 June. The event is set to feature over 170 exhibitors and anticipates over 4000 visitors. This free-to-attend, two-day show is for manufacturing buyers from a broad spread of manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defence, medical, energy, general engineering and more. 

Also at Subcon, more than 50 industry professionals will deliver free-to-attend panel discussions, presentations and practical workshops. Other highlights are set to include The Manufacturing Solutions Awards and the opportunity to race against a professional racing driver on a motorsport simulator.

More information www.subconshow.co.uk