MACH 2018: First ballot imminent

The machexhibition.com website contains all the latest news about MACH 2018 which will be moving home for the first time in more than 40 years. 

The NEC is still the location, but the exhibition will relocate from halls 4 and 5, to halls 17, 18, 19, 20, 6 and 7. These halls are located on the, newer, atrium side of the NEC complex and will see MACH 2018 occupying one single un-interrupted space, on one level. There will be more entrances to the exhibition which will enable the flow of visitors to be distributed more evenly throughout the Halls. 

James Fudge, Head of Events at the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), which organises the exhibition on behalf of the industry, said: “After a hugely successful MACH 2016, which saw a 10% increase in footfall and over £150 million worth of business done in five days, we have turned our attention to 2018 and how we can further improve on the exhibition, including the launch of the new website.”

He continued: “The Hall move will give the exhibition the chance to grow and adapt in the years to come, making sure that we retain our position as the UK’s premier manufacturing technologies exhibition.”

Ballot 

Space for MACH 2018 went on sale back in April at the 2016 exhibition and, already, more than 3000m² has been allocated on the floor plans. 

The first ballot is for stands in excess of 200m² and will take place on Friday 9^th September 2016. Submissions for the first ballot will close at 17:00 on Wednesday 7^th September 2016. The second ballot for stands under 200m² will take place on 21^st October, submissions for this ballot close Tuesday 18th October.

James Selka, MTA, CEO said: “The response to the launch of MACH 2018 has been overwhelmingly positive with exhibitors keen to secure their spots at the show. We are excited to launch the new website and open the ballot process for 2018, we have every confidence that this move will further enhance MACH’s reputation, as the home of manufacturing technologies in the UK.”