Norwich-based The Machinery Management People (TMMP), which set up the machinery auction site CNC Online, has unveiled the UK’s first “total machinery management support service”, giving the engineering sector a cost-effective route to all aspects of machinery trading, management and care.

Paul Lee, TMMP’s managing director, said: “Having succeeded with CNC Online by offering a unique approach to buying and selling, I still felt that a more personal and comprehensive solution was needed to fully support end users, where they could access all of their machinery needs in just one place.”

The company provides a machinery service that caters for the full life-cycle of engineering equipment, allowing customers to buy, sell and benefit from a full range of support services.

The Web site (www.themachinerymanagementpeople.com) enables those with unused or unwanted equipment to upload their machinery details, using a simple platform that allows users to immediately reserve an item, buy it or make an offer.

In addition to the customer-friendly on-line trade platform, TMMP offers a range of support services that include equipment valuations, relocation services, commissioning services, full after-sales service and maintenance options, PUWER assessments and repair services for all types of mechanical equipment.

The company also offers leasing options on new equipment from leading manufacturers, so customers can spread the cost when purchasing capital items.

TMMP is an official distributor for a number of leading OEMs (recently joined by Germany’s KNUTH Machine Tools).