Ever since Dean, Smith & Grace became part of MTTG ( Machine Tool Technology Group ) it has gone from strength to strength and, in addition to producing the 400 series and 25P and 35P hollow spindle lathes, the company has launched three new advanced machine tools on to the market.

The OTG2 – the Original Oil Tool Grinder – produced by MTTG since its launch in 2004, was further improved by Dean, Smith & Grace engineers. RRG2, is an advanced Roll Tool Grinder, and in late 2014 a new range of high productivity Slant Bed Lathes was introduced – the SB Series. The new products require improved facilities with design office, more space under overhead cranes, and improved access.

Carl Griffiths, group MD, commented: “Dean, Smith & Grace has always had a worldwide reputation for producing advanced, robust and reliable machine tools, but from time to time over the years it has suffered from lack of investment. At MTTG we saw the potential to take the company forward and have invested heavily in these new products and production facilities. While customers still return machines to us for refurbishment after 40 years of constant and productive use, Dean, Smith & Grace engineers will be concentrating on developing and manufacturing, new and advanced machine tools.”