MACH 2016 space sales ahead of MACH 2014 as exhibitors rush to sign up

Following a ballot for space at the exhibition, set for 11-15 April 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham, more than 200 companies are on the floor plan. James Selka, chief executive of exhibition organiser The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), says: "It's fantastic to have so many companies on board as far ahead as 16 months before MACH 2016. It's a great opportunity to build on success and really broaden the exhibition's reach and scope." Increased space has been taken by such companies as Mazak, Mills CNC, DMG Mori and the ETG Group, with more smaller companies committing to the UK Manufacturing Zone, the MTA reports. And the zone we will see the inclusion of a number of household name original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Airbus is returning after a successful 2014, while Siemens Offshore will be an additional exhibitor in the UK Manufacturing Zone in 2016. Adds Selka: "We're delighted that Siemens Offshore has joined us in the UK Manufacturing Zone. The Zone exists to bring together companies, both big and small, who form the UK's manufacturing supply chains and potential supply chains. With over 23,000 visitors from around the manufacturing world, MACH is the largest industrial exhibition in the UK and the best place to see the latest in manufacturing technology under one roof." Juergen Maier, chief executive of Siemens in the UK and Ireland, offers: "Offshore wind is a huge area of growth for Siemens. We will be looking to engage with businesses of all sizes to explore how investments such as our Hull wind turbine facility can start to help develop a new era of renewable manufacturing in Britain. "The next few years will see huge investment arising from offshore business and we hope MACH 2016 will be a catalyst to drive this." Image: Citizen Machinery's MACH 2014 stand