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.

The Netherlands — Machining specialist Seco Tools is opening a new, fully automated, sustainable distribution centre in Den Hoorn, the Netherlands. The new location will cater to customers throughout Europe and is to further strengthen customer support and provide even shorter response times.

At the Birmingham NEC from the 4th to the 8th of April, workholding experts Hainbuch will be returning to the Mach exhibition to demonstrate a host of new and established workholding technology.

Software developer Open Mind closes the gap between CAM systems and physical machine environments with its Hypermill Virtual Machining solution that is an integrated all-in-one system that eliminates the need for various software solutions.

Germany — Instead of extremely light and expensive components the technology of tape laying creates standard components for cost-driven mass applications. With this technology, moulded parts could be created at competitive costs and with a significantly reduced CO2 footprint.

UK — With the pandemic, World Skills UK has had to be creative in staging the UK National Finals for over 60 different competitions involving more than 400 young students.