Airbus signs up for MACH 2016 UK Manufacturing Zone

Specifically, MACH 2016, to be held from 11-15 April, 2016, at Birmingham's NEC, will see the event's UK Manufacturing Zone grow in stature, says the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA). James Selka, CEO, MTA, explains: "We're delighted to be building on the success of MACH 2014 and the strength of the UK's manufacturing sector. Putting MACH together is a major undertaking and it is important to us to reach out to as many companies who could be involved as possible. Starting the process earlier will enable us to do that. The UK Manufacturing Zone is already starting to fill up and the news that Airbus is on board for 2016 will give a boost to lots of companies thinking about taking part." Airbus UK head of research and technology Colin Sirett, adds: "MACH 2104 provided Airbus a great opportunity to participate in the UKs largest International Manufacturing Exhibition. It proved invaluable to be able to meet all sectors of the manufacturing industry, and to discuss our future challenges. What we did not expect was the strong support from schools and colleges that took the opportunity to give their students a greater insight into this buoyant sector. This was an event that spanned all dimensions of manufacturing. Airbus is certainly looking forward to supporting MACH again in 2016." The first ballot for space (outside the UK Manufacturing Zone), aimed at the largest machine tool and tooling companies, closed on 30 September, but the key date for most exhibitors will be the closing date for the second, much more heavily subscribed ballot, which closes on 31 October 2014. Thereafter, space will be available on a first come first served basis.