MACH marks 100 years

More than 21,000 visitor attended MACH 2012, a fitting tribute to an event that this year celebrated its centenary. Organised by the MTA (Manufacturing Technologies Association), MACH is the UK's biggest exhibition dedicated to advanced and precision manufacturing technologies and takes place every two years.

A celebratory reception was held recently at the Manufacturing Technology Centre at Ansty Park, Coventry, where guests had the opportunity to tour the new facilities and discover more about the history of the exhibition.

The MTA has also scoured its archives to create a commemorative book - Centure of Innovation - which tells how the event has adapted to changing technology in often challenging economic conditions.

The next MACH will take place from 7th to 11th April 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham.