MACH 2016The Christchurch-based surface-finishing specialist Ellesco (www.ellesco.co.uk) said enquiry levels were up 25% on MACH 2014. Moreover, managing director Guy Newton reported that over 50% of the enquiries were very strong prospects.

“For the automated end of the market, as well as launching the Peitzmeier range of machines, we had the Autopulit polishing and finishing robot cell alongside the WMS Engineering deburring machine for processing cast or machined components through a self-contained robotic cell. Enquiries for this type of equipment were up by almost 600% on MACH 2014.”