Colchester Machine Tool Solutions (CMTS), one of the UK’s most established manufacturers of machine tools, has announced a new strategic partnership with
RAM Engineering & Tooling R (RAMET), appointing the Scotland-based business as its exclusive distribution partner for Scotland.
The agreement strengthens Colchester’s presence in a key UK manufacturing region and reinforces its commitment to providing high-quality machine tools, service, and technical support closer to customers.
With a heritage spanning more than a century, Colchester Machine Tool Solutions has built a global reputation for delivering precision-engineered machine tools across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defence, oil and gas, and education.
Through its brands, including Colchester, Harrison, and Pratt Burnerd International, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, automation systems, and workholding solutions designed to improve productivity and precision.
The partnership with RAMET enables CMTS to enhance its local presence, ensuring Scottish customers benefit from faster response times, application support, and access to a broader machine tool ecosystem.
Based in Kirriemuir, Angus, RAM Engineering & Tooling Ltd (RAMET) is a specialist technical sales and support organisation focused on delivering high-quality CNC machine tools and manufacturing solutions across the UK.
Established in 2010, the company has built a reputation for application-led engineering support, combining deep manufacturing experience with a strong focus on customer outcomes.
RAMET supplies a wide range of machinery and services, including application development, training, servicing, and ongoing support, helping manufacturers optimise performance and adopt new technologies with confidence.
Under the new agreement, RAMET will provide full sales and support coverage for Colchester Machine Tool Solutions products across Scotland, including technical consultation, project delivery, and aftersales service.
Jonathan Wright, managing director of Colchester Machine Tool Solutions, said: “Scotland represents a strategically important market for Colchester, with a strong and diverse manufacturing base. Partnering with RAMET gives us a highly capable, technically focused organisation on the ground, aligned with our standards of service and customer commitment.
Their application-driven approach and close collaboration with customers make them an ideal partner to represent the Colchester brand and support long-term growth in the region.”
Ross Milne, director at RAMET, added: “We are proud to be appointed as the exclusive distributor for Colchester products in Scotland. Colchester is one of the most recognised and respected names in machine tools, and this partnership strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality solutions to our customers.
By combining Colchester’s heritage and product range with our local knowledge and engineering support, we aim to provide Scottish manufacturers with a compelling, responsive, and future-focused offering.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting UK manufacturing through improved access to advanced machine tool technology, local expertise, and responsive service.
By combining Colchester’s engineering heritage and product innovation with RAMET’s application-led approach and regional presence, the collaboration is positioned to deliver tangible productivity gains for customers across Scotland.