Switzerland/Ireland — The Irish-owned international precision engineering group ATA has acquired the manufacturing activities of Näpflin Schleiftechnik, a niche manufacturer and distributor of precision cutting tools, based in Beckenried, Switzerland.

Meusburger once again expanded its workshop equipment product range with innovations in almost all product groups. In particular, the assembly equipment, consumables and EDM accessories product ranges were expanded.

To be showcased at EMO, GF Machining Solutions' Laser S series is said to put product designers and mould makers at their forefront.

Mitsubishi Electric will show at EMO how smarter machine tools can offer numerous advantages to production facilities.

Start-ups are in great demand at EMO 2019. The trade fair has increased its commitment to young companies by spotlighting the sector as a lighthouse project.

Germany — Against the backdrop of growing markets, Gindumac and Maptac join forces to enable an easy and professional access for Middle Eastern companies to the global market of used machine tools, sheet metal and plastics processing machinery.

UK — The GM Group is is making its debut appearance at the Mach 2022 exhibition. Since becoming the sole UK and Republic of Ireland agent for the Victor range of CNC machine tools in 2020, the Oldham based GM Group has witnessed exceptional growth.

Due to lockdowns in several countries, the demand for thermoplastic composites has declined significantly in many industries. Not only have supply-chains been disrupted, but also the absence of workers slowed down production.

Germany-based manufacturer and cylinder expert AHP Merkle will be exhibiting at the K plastics and rubber trade fair in Düsseldorf this October.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the appointment of Maja Foster as Global Marketing Director of its Production Software business.