Strong performance for GF AgieCharmilles

The figures, just released, not only show this but also a dramatic increase in total units sold, which at the end of 2007 had hit the 170 mark. "We have had a good year," said managing director Steve Sylvester. "EDM and milling machine tool sales have increased substantially and our Customer Services Business (consumables and after-sales services including: wear and spare parts; preventative maintenance; training etc), has also experienced double digit growth." Within this, the company has seen growth in 5-axis milling machines. "Demand for our standard; high-performance (HPM) and high-speed (HSM) 5-axis milling machines has never been higher. We have a 5-axis machine tool range that is second to none – and this is reflected in our sales figures." In addition, the recently launched Cut 20/30 wire EDM machines have seen sales "go through the roof", with no sign of this abating. The company is holding an Open House on 6-7 February. Pictured: Cut 20