PECM Issue 55 2022 | Page 47

“ MACH is the national manufacturing and engineering show , and as a contentled event it brings together the latest advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies in operation . As such , it will be perfect place for manufacturers to come and view the best new machines on the market .”
The CBI ’ s latest survey , which reflects the MTA ’ s own data , indicates that plans for spending on plant and machinery over the coming twelve months have improved , with the percentage balance (+ 26 ) standing at its highest level since April 1988 . There have now been four consecutive double-digit positive balances in a row on this question which is exceptionally rare and represents a stronger recovery than was seen after the global financial crisis .
Crucially , the improvement has been seen in some of the most important sectors within the manufacturing industry , such as Transport Equipment ( automotive and aerospace ) and Metal Products sub-sectors .
The arrival of the exhibition could not be timelier for the manufacturing sector .
manufacturing , new automation solutions and connected manufacturing processes , power by the hour and the cost efficiency solutions that will dramatically improve production processes and help shape the industry over the next decade .
Resolving the current challenges to the industry – soaring energy prices , rising labour costs , skills shortages , the escalating price of raw materials , supply chain disruption and the need to effectively tackle the green agenda by seizing the opportunities posed by decarbonisation , will also receive special focus .
MACH is the longest-running manufacturing and engineering exhibition in the UK and its distinctive ability to showcase the largest variety of manufacturing technology solutions in the country , makes it unique and therefore , of such critical importance to the industry .
This year ’ s show will focus on the best of the manufacturing technologies sector - the development of the digital factory , additive
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