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Citizen Machinery UK extends international reach

Posted on 20 Apr 2023. Edited by: John Hunter. Read 715 times.
Citizen Machinery UK extends international reachA Cincom L32-XIILFVR sliding-head lathe is being supplied by Citizen Machinery UK to newly-appointed Australian dealer, Headland Technology

Bushey-based Citizen Machinery UK has long been responsible for the Japanese watch group’s CNC bar-fed lathe sales in Britain and Ireland, while also being a distribution hub for sales of machines in France, Spain, Portugal, the Nordic Countries, the Middle East and Africa.

Additionally, it works closely with subsidiaries in Italy and Germany. Underlining its international standing within the group, the UK subsidiary has now spread its wings much further afield to join forces with a dealer in Australia, Headland Technology, based in Victoria.

Operating also from centres in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, the company serves the Australian and New Zealand markets. It already represents 20 global brands covering machine tools, storage systems and metrology equipment. With around 75 highly skilled technical personnel in sales, applications and service, it is considered to be a perfect fit for Citizen Machinery. The independent technology consultant and equipment supplier focuses in particular on Industry 4.0 networked production and factory automation solutions designed to improve the profitability of its high-profile customer base.

A Citizen Cincom L32-XIILFVR is being delivered to the dealer and will be exhibited on the Headland Technology stand at the Austech 2023 show in Melbourne, taking place from 9 to 12 May. The top-specification sliding-head lathe has nine CNC axes, including a Y2 axis on the back toolpost and +90/-45 degree B-axis swivel on the front gang tool post to enable angled holes to be drilled at either spindle. The model will also have low-frequency vibration functionality for advanced chipbreaking of materials that normally generate stringy swarf.

Owen Gibbons, Citizen Machinery UK European sales manager, said: “I am extremely proud to announce the newest addition to our ever-expanding dealer network, Headland Technology. The company provides us with an exciting and unique opportunity to expand our international activities. Together with our end users, we are looking forward to reaping the benefits of the partnership.”