Chorley-based DTS (UK) Machine Tools and Spanish milling machine manufacturer Nicolas Correa have strengthened their long-term relationship with Darwen-based WEC Group Ltd in a multi-million-pound deal signed off at MACH 2024. The manufacturer is constructing its factory of the future with the aim of becoming the largest sub-contract machining shop in Europe.

To achieve this goal the company placed an order for two Correa Axia travelling-column CNC milling machines and two Fox M Gantry CNC milling machines at MACH 2024.

The new machines will be installed over the next 12 months and gives WEC Group additional capacity and a large working envelope to cater for large components destined for a range of sectors, including nuclear, defence, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive and mining.

Andy Guy, operations/sales director at DTS, the UK agent for Correa, said: “MACH 2024 has been one of the best yet and this deal with WEC Group has been a real highlight. Our relationship is based on the flexibility and industry-leading performance of the machines, as well as the technical expertise, support and training we can offer customers on the ground in the UK.”