The Japanese Kitamura range of high-speed high-precision vertical, horizontal and five-axis machining centres is the latest addition to the line-up of machine tools available from Hove-based C Dugard Ltd (www.dugard.com).

Dedicated to providing the highest levels of quality in every machine it produces, Kitamura designs and builds its machines precisely, from the ground up — “with no short-cuts”.

The machine tool manufacturer’s innovative multi-pallet systems offer savings on set-up time, manpower and tooling costs, while unique design features allow the pallet systems to be installed on existing machines in the field, cutting down on delivery times and extending the life of current machines.

Kitamura also incorporates its flexible manufacturing systems into its range of machines, so each customer’s manufacturing requirements can be tailored specifically to them.