Press Releases

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 […]

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 […]

We are thrilled to announce that the MTA has been awarded Association of the Year 2024 by the Association of Association Executives (AAE) in the UK Association Success Awards! This prestigious recognition highlights the extraordinary impact the MTA has delivered as a small but dedicated team throughout 2024. Our efforts this year have driven tangible results […]

This Christmas, the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has joined forces with The Children’s Hospital Charity for the 20th Anniversary of their Snowflake Appeal initiative. Through this partnership, MTA members are invited to sponsor a Snowflake, symbolising their commitment to funding a brighter future in children’s healthcare. Every year, The Children’s Hospital Charity unveils a bright […]

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 […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) is delighted to welcome the new government and its robust commitment to revitalising the UK’s manufacturing and technology sectors. For over a century, MTA has championed the cause of a comprehensive industrial strategy, and we are thrilled to see this vision finally being recognised and implemented by the new administration. […]

Worcester, UK, July 10, 2024 – The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) is delighted to announce the most successful Technology, Design, and Innovation (TDI) Challenge to date. Organised by MTA’s Technology & Skills Manager, Sami Ortiz, this year’s event has grown larger than ever, featuring over 23 finalists presenting their innovative projects to an esteemed panel […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) launched their brand-new training platform at this year’s MACH exhibition, hosted at Birmingham’s NEC between the 15th and 19th of April. This innovative new resource provides MTA and non-MTA members with a wide selection of training courses designed to enhance their technical and soft skills. Delivered via online, classroom-based, and […]

Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought according to a major new report released today. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’, which will be unveiled at MACH 2024 in Birmingham later, shows industry is worth £518billion and supports 7.3million UK jobs directly and across the supply chains/communities it […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) traditionally support two charities during the year and for the first time, the President’s Charity has been chosen as the Children’s Hospital Charity, supporting Sheffield Children’s Hospital to provide world-class care to children from all over the world. One of three standalone children’s hospital in the UK, Sheffield Children’s Hospital […]

Tony Bowkett, CEO of Nikken, has officially taken office as the President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), having served as Acting President for the previous six months. Tony succeeded outgoing MTA President Dave Burley in May this year but had to wait until the association’s Annual General Meeting in November, which took place on […]

The pioneering work conducted by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) in its quest to encourage manufacturers to decarbonise their production processes has attracted the interest of national broadcaster, ITN. The broadcaster will highlight the association’s work in a new series appropriately named Sustainable Solutions Towards Net Zero, which is being broadcast on the eve of […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) flagship Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge competition has continued to showcase the imagination and design skills of a new generation of young engineers. The TDI Challenge 2023 encouraged students between 16 and 18 years old and enthusiastic about engineering and science, to demonstrate their creative talent to an industry […]

As part of our new series of Thought Leadership pieces, we talk to James Selka, CEO of the MTA about the potentials of green manufacturing.

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has expanded its support to the engineering-based manufacturing sector with the formation of a new cluster of trade associations and events. The move has seen the Engineering Industries Association (EIA) and Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) join the MTA portfolio to create a unique alliance dedicated to promoting excellence in the […]

The 2022 edition of the MTA Basic Facts, which summarises the data for the manufacturing technology sector in the UK, has just been published. This edition has the figures up to 2021 and focuses on the four elements of the sector for which published data is readily available – machine tools, cutting tools, tool/work-holding equipment […]

MACH 2022, the largest display of new machinery and manufacturing technologies under one roof in the UK for four years, lived up to its billing as a major catalyst for investment with scores of exhibitors reporting strong sales and positive interest in their products during the five-day event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. And in […]