Lloyds Bank confirmed as headline sponsor of MACH 2024
MACH SHOW PREVIEW SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES
LLOYDS BANK
Lloyds Bank confirmed as headline sponsor of MACH 2024
The countdown to MACH 2024 , the UK ’ s national event for inspiring , innovating and connecting manufacturing , has reached an important landmark , with just one year to go before the doors to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham open for the UK ’ s national event for engineering-based manufacturing .
In recognition of the landmark – and reaffirming their commitment to UK manufacturing – Lloyds Bank have confirmed their headline sponsorship of MACH 2024 , the sixth time they have done so . MACH is the UK ’ s only live , national event showcasing sustainable , innovative technologies used across the manufacturing spectrum and is the destination of choice for companies looking to adopt and invest in the digital revolution .
Commenting on the new deal , James Selka DL , Chief Executive Officer at the Manufacturing Technologies Association said ; “ We are delighted to again be working with Lloyds Bank – this time on the promotion of MACH 2024 . Being owned by the industry , for the benefit of the industry , the MTA ’ s primary aim is to help and support the sector we represent to do business , boosting the UK ’ s manufacturing performance and enabling UK PLC to compete at a global level . Manufacturing is the heartbeat of the UK economy and growing a resilient manufacturing industry has never been more important . Lloyds Bank is an ideal partner for MACH as we share common goals and commitments .”
A key theme of MACH 2024 , which takes place between 15-19th April , will be around sustainability , supporting
UK manufacturers transition to a low-carbon , sustainable business model . Dave Atkinson , UK Head of Manufacturing at Lloyds Bank commented ; “ Making the transition to Net Zero represents a significant growth opportunity for the UK economy , particularly for the manufacturing sector . However , we must invest in technology and skills to support such an ambitious change . Lloyds Bank are delighted to again sponsor MACH – the UK ’ s national showcase for the best in next-generation manufacturing technologies .”
As a full working week event , MACH exhibitors power their equipment and technology on display , demonstrating latest techniques and trends to improve productivity , reducing material resource and energy used in the process – helping to ensure a sustainable future , contributing to the drive towards Net Zero .
Attracting new talent into the engineering-based manufacturing sector is another key driver for growth and a shared focus for both the MTA and Lloyds Bank . James Selka continues ; “ The MTA invests in a dedicated Education and Development Zone at MACH , successfully attracting over 3,000 students in the key age range of 11- 18 . The zone is designed to inspire a future generation into engineering as an exciting career , helping to close the skills gap by investing in people .”
With 12 months to go before the doors open at MACH 2024 , the show is already well on the way to being a sell-out . Attracting an audience of more than 26,000 people to meet and network with around 500 exhibitors , business attributed to the event in 2022 amounted to more than £ 180m .
Lloyds Bank ’ s sponsorship deal also extends to the Engineering Supply Chain Show . This three-day event , co-located alongside MACH in 2024 , is where engineering and manufacturing buyers go to find world-class suppliers , exclusively in the UK engineering and manufacturing supply chain .
For further information , please visit www . machexhibition . com
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