The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing technology sector, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stewart Lane, Renishaw’s Head of EMEA Business Development, as its new President. A Proven Leader for the Manufacturing Sector, Stewart brings to the role a wealth of technical expertise, commercial insight and industry […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) is delighted to announce that the Engineering Industries Association is changing its name to Engineering Supply Chain UK (ESCUK). The update to the association’s name better reflects the current needs of the market as well as what members of the trade association do. As part of the MTA cluster, which […]

Strategic partnership addresses unique challenges facing UK manufacturing sector through enhanced collaboration approach The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and The Quorum Principle have announced a strategic partnership designed to provide MTA members with enhanced collaborative capabilities and deliver competitive edge in the global marketplace. The partnership comes at a critical time for UK manufacturing, which […]

ASG TGM has acquired a sixth Mazak VTC-800 vertical machining centre as part of a £1.75 million investment in its new 11,000 sq ft facility in Preston. The machine has been installed in a newly established machine shop, adjacent to the existing machining facility. This expansion enhances the Group’s capability to deliver complex aerospace orders, […]

Shifting geopolitics, growing cyber insecurity and increasing global instability have prompted a generational uplift in defence spending from 2.3% to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027, with an ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament. As a result, defence has been prioritised as one of eight high-potential growth sectors in the government’s Modern Industrial […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) have achieved a Gold Award in the Defence Relationship Management (DRM) Employer Recognition Scheme. Having previously held the silver award, the association has been working hard to increase their support, alongside the current holders of the gold award who have acted as excellent role models.  In the 10 years since […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) held its finals day for the Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge 2025. Organised by MTA, this year’s event has grown, and featured over 20 finalists presenting their innovative projects to an esteemed panel of 9 judges. This year’s TDI Challenge was, once again, hosted at Yamazaki Mazak at their […]

The government’s Trade Strategy, released this month, demonstrates their ambition to support exporters by simplifying the export process through digital cross border trading, saving significant time and money as a consequence. This strategy builds on the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 which gives legal recognition to electronic trade documents such as bills of lading, bills […]

We’re excited to share our involvement in the Manufacturing: Industry, Innovation & Impact programme by ITN Business! This initiative highlights the crucial role manufacturing plays in the UK economy, from driving technological advancements to supporting sustainability goals. Watch our segment, where we explore how innovation is shaping the future of manufacturing and the exciting opportunities […]