The renowned machine tool brands of the Fair Friend Group (FFG) will bring a whole range of innovations to EMO, with the Asian, European and American brands of the group presenting over 30 machine tools and industry-specific technologies for various applications (www.ffgeurope.com).

The highlights include new machine concepts and machining technologies, manufacturing systems and flexible standard solutions.

FFG’s growth strategy has been very evident in Europe recently. In 2013, the Italian FFG Europe brands of Jobs, Rambaudi, Sachman and Sigma were joined by the German manufacturers VDF Boehringer, Hessapp, Honsberg, Hüller Hille, Modul, and Witzig & Frank.

Earlier this year, FFG added the Swiss group Pfiffner, while in August FFG and the MAG group signed a sale and purchase agreement.

Martin Winterstein, vice-president (sales and marketing) at FFG Werke GmbH, says: “In addition to the many machines on show, we will have four technology areas — highlighting our expertise in the automotive, aerospace, rail and general engineering industries.”