Data collected by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) shows 23,125 trade visitors came into the Halls at the NEC between 9-13 April, of which 19,445 were registered directly with MACH (a 7% increase on 2016) and an additional 3,680 registered with one of the co-located exhibitions and visited MACH too.
The total number of visitors - including students - was 24,654.
In addition, the growth in the exhibition and the increase in the complexity of the technology on display – 10% more machines were lifted into position than in 2016 - drove a 24% increase in the number of visitors who attended for more than one day, up to 1,889.
Wednesday 11 April was the peak day, with 7,331 trade visitors in the Halls.
Says MTA chief James Selka: “It was great to see so many people at MACH 2018. For all those using or supplying manufacturing technology, MACH is the place to do business and keep up to date with the latest technology. That so many people made sure they were there is testament to the strength of exhibition and its place at the heart of UK manufacturing.”
