Ibarmia has enjoyed significant growth across Europe, North America and Asia, witnessing a significant upswing in interest from UK manufacturers at numerous international machine-tool exhibitions.
Ignacio Mera, Ibarmia’s area sales manager for the UK, says: “Ibarmia is now a leading world reference in moving-column and universal machining centres. Through working with Dugard, engineers in the UK will have the opportunity to invest in the highest level of technology with the best local service support. We are excited to bring the success of our solutions to the UK and we are confident Dugard is the perfect partner.”
Eric Dugard, managing director at Dugard Machine Tools, adds: “In recent years, we’ve been aware of just how successful the Ibarmia brand of machines has become in markets around the world. With a full line up of 3, 4 and 5-axis travelling-column machines from 1.5 to 12 m capacity, featuring complete turning capabilities, the flexibility, capability and opportunities for UK manufacturers are evident. Built in the Basque region of Spain, an area renowned for its heavy-duty machine-tool building and innovation, the Ibarmia range will give Dugard and its customers, machining capabilities and flexibility beyond that of anything else seen in the UK.
“Adding to the travelling-column machines, Ibarmia has introduced its T-series of universal 5-axis machines,” continues Dugard. “The T-series offers a swing diameter from 1.2 to 3.6 m, with a 2.15 m height capacity. Taking this size capacity to industry will open new doors and opportunities for Dugard and its customer base. The T-series also offers a ‘turning option’.”
