Machine tool investment at centre of Meddings Group growth strategy
Meddings Group can trace its roots back to the late 1930’s when the current Chairman’s grandfather started the business and, it was in 1941 that the first Meddings Pillar drill was developed, a product, although greatly updated, remains central to the Group’s...
Export sales for XYZ Machine Tools boosted by renewed confidence in Europe
Sales of XYZ Machine Tools’ range of machine tools, particularly its ProtoTRAK controlled mills and lathes, are showing strong growth across Europe, with sales now representing 13 per cent of company turnover. From the turn of the year sales have steadily increased...
Sheffield Demonstration and Training Centre open for business
XYZ Machine Tools, in partnership with Ceratizit UK & Ireland has opened the doors to its latest Demonstration and Training Centre. Located on the Advanced Manufacturing Park the centre is strategically placed to support customers looking for the latest in machine...
Machines flow both ways at XYZ Machine Tools
With sales continuing to grow for XYZ Machine Tools, the factory at Burlescombe, Devon has been a hive of activity with machines being loaded and shipped ready for delivery to customers and new stock arriving at an increasing rate. During September and October, it is...
Machining progression with XYZ pays dividends for Holt Broadcast Services
The recent installation of what is Holt Broadcast Services third machine, a XYZ 500 LR vertical machining centre from XYZ Machine Tools, is already paying dividends, with improved cycle times, reduced post-machining operations and greater versatility. Founded in 1994,...
Ground-breaking sub-spindle lathe now available from XYZ Machine Tools
The addition of the XYZ SS 65 twin/sub-spindle turning centre to XYZ Machine Tools’ range breaks new ground as it is the company’s first foray into multi-spindle turning centres. The machine has been introduced due to demand from customers looking for increased...
XYZ Machine Tools’ sales team continues to grow
To capitalise on the positive sentiment among its manufacturing customer base, XYZ Machine Tools has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Patrick O’Connor, Richard Bailey and Tom Marshallsay as Area Sales Managers. The trio join XYZ Machine Tools at an...
XYZ Machine Tools reports encouraging year-end results
The year started on a highly positive note for Devon-based XYZ Machine Tools which posted record sales for February and March. April has continued that trend and its year-on-year figures have defied the gloom that the Covid pandemic has wrought, showing year-on-year...
Space Rover gets ‘scientific eyes’ with help from XYZ Machine Tools
The European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Rover is due for launch from Baikonur, Kazakhstan in Summer 2022, with a target to land on the surface of Mars in March 2023. Once arrived it will be tasked with identifying signs of water-rich minerals, that could...
A socially distanced farewell for Alan after 26 years at XYZ Machine Tools
After 26 years as a service engineer at XYZ Machine Tools Alan Mugglestone has laid down his toolbox for the last time and taken a well-earned retirement. Alan decided the time was right to take things a bit easier after health issues and Covid forced him to shield...
Ambitious growth at HiCi aided by investment in XYZ 750 LR vertical machining centre
Like many businesses 2020 posed challenges for HiCi, a designer and manufacturer of high quality and innovative hand tools for joiners and carpenters under the Trig Jig brand. The past 12 months saw the Newark, Nottinghamshire-based business’s export market contracted...
New catalogues reflect growth in machine choice from XYZ Machine Tools
Not one but two new catalogues are now available from XYZ Machine Tools, one covering milling/machining centres, the other featuring its turning machine range. The move to split the catalogues was driven by the growth in number of machines now available from XYZ...
XYZ Machine Tools strengthens sales team
XYZ Machine Tools has made changes to its sales team with new appointments of Josh Adams and Lee Wilkinson along with a change of role for John Aspinall. These changes will strengthen the XYZ Machine Tools Area Sales Management team for direct industry sales, while...