Rugby-based TDT Machine Tools (www.tdt-machinetools.co.uk) — a distributor and service agent for a range of CNC machine tool manufacturers and suppliers of ancillary equipment — has been appointed by Technomagnete SpA, the Italian manufacturer of permanent-electromagnetic work-holding systems, to be its sales and service partner in the UK.

TDT will offer the full Technomagnete range of MillTec component-clamping systems for vertical- or horizontal-axis milling machines, MillTec Round and Quad Extra circular magnetic chucks for five-axis and five-sided machining, and other products for turning, grinding and rail machining applications.

Simon Hewson, TDT’s managing director, said: “We are proud to add the prestigious name of Technomagnete to our growing portfolio of leading brands in machine tools and accessories.

"This allows us to extend the ability to provide our customers with full turn-key solutions comprising the very latest technology from around the world.”

The company will also offer its UK customers Technomagnete’s light and heavy magnetic lifting solutions.

TDT’s full range includes machine tools from Kafo, Feeler, Fidia and Pama, as well as accessories such as rotary tables, tool turrets, driven tooling and process controls.