New presses, software, monitoring systems and self-locking wedge clamps are just some of the highlights that visitors can expect to see when the largest ever Metalworking Village hits MACH 2022in April (4th to 8th).

The Metalforming Machinery Makers’ Association (MMMA), which is the only organisation dedicated to the UK sheet metal forming industry, has capped another major year of growth by taking over 650 square metres of space at the event, allowing more than 23 members to showcase their services and technology.

Visitors will be able to enjoy live demonstrations of machinery and take part in technical discussions that will help them improve production processes, remove bottlenecks, whilst also increasing orders and profitability.

“Our members have reported a very strong start to 2022 following the Covid situation which is very encouraging with strong order books and a good pipeline of new opportunities across automotive, aerospace, construction, medical and renewables,” explained Adrian Haller, Chairman of the MMMA.

“This optimism has been reflected in the fact that we will have our largest ever Metalworking Village since we first started exhibiting over twenty years ago. There will be new technology, machinery and software on display, not to mention the unique opportunity to debate key issues, such as future training skills and how we embrace new technologies.

MACH 2020 highlights, include:

• HELM: PTM, TSM Simlive tonnage simulation software and 4 channel module with anybus communication
• PressCare: New range of hydraulic, high speed and bespoke press lines from VAPTECH
• Press Form Machinery: New 2233 COMBO horizontal-decoiler straightener
• Press Techniques: Increase capacity and range of low-profile presses
• Raybould Machine Tools: New range of BOXIN mechanical power presses and HONG-ER press feeding and coil handling

Industrial Clutch Parts Ltd will be exhibiting Goizper pneumatic and hydraulic clutch brake units for mechanical presses alongside the Nexen range of linear and roller products.

TMA will be exhibiting a new TMA WORLD PRESS with light guards, load monitor and TMA servo feed along with a combined decoiler/straightener.

Group Rhodes, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of metalforming, composite and bespoke machinery, will be showcasing a number of new innovations at MACH 2022 alongside group companies Rhodes Interform and Atkin Automation. The stand will feature as part of the MMMA Metalworking Village.

Raybould Machine Tools Ltd will be showcasing the wide ranging activities of their company at the forthcoming MACH2022 Exhibition.

• New Pressix & Boxin Power Presses
• NewHongEr Coil Handling and Press Feeding Equipment
• Used/Reconditioned Mechanical and Hydraulic Power Presses
• Used/Reconditioned Coil Handling and Press Feeding Equipment
• Asset Disposals

Press Techniques will be detailing our new range of self contained hydraulic servo drive presses we also have very successfully kick started our old refurbishment facility which is now rebranded to Eco-Range 80 showing the massive reduction in energy consumption to achieve a customers technical requirements as option to new bespoke design and build which we will continue to supply if to customers requirements.

Schuler Presses UK

Honored with “Supplier Award 2021” Exhibiting why the award from its customer Siemens for its positive development as a supplier. “Among a total of 25 ‘Key Suppliers’ for the Purchasing Council (PuC) Production Equipment at Siemens, the press manufacturer has made the greatest progress in the areas of cost-effectiveness, sustainability, digitalization, and innovation.

MMMA

The organisation, which appointed Pete Waterman OBE as its first honorary member in 2019, Pete being passionate about Engineering and training. It’s fantastic for the MMMA to have such a high profile Honorary member. MMMA also provides advice, guidance and support on a host of issues, ranging from employment law and health and safety to securing reduced insurance premiums and international trade. Alongside, topics of particular manufacturing interest. These being Carbon Neutral and CE /CA marking.

Adrian Haller (Chairman) commented “The MMMA has really gone from strength to strength over the last twelve months and now boasts a UK membership of 42 companies – the largest in our history.

“There is a lot more focus on listening to and reacting to the sector’s needs. One example is skills, with a lot of our firms struggling to fill key positions and this was holding back their growth.”

He concluded: “We responded immediately by inviting recruitment specialists to join our service offering and they are now helping members identify skill needs and, importantly, find the right qualified people for the roles.”