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Ward Hi-Tech expands five-axis portfolio with Axile

Posted on 19 Oct 2026. Edited by: Ed Hill. Read 129 times.
Ward Hi-Tech expands five-axis portfolio with AxileSheffield based Ward Hi-Tech, one of the UK’s leading CNC machine tool distributors, has expanded its portfolio by adding the premium five-axis machining centre brand Axile to the Company’s existing product range.

This collaboration marks the beginning of an exclusive technological partnership in the UK, aimed at meeting the diverse industry needs for innovative productions solutions.

The Axile brand, well-known in the marketplace for its performance and automation has a range that includes five-axis portal, double column and gantry type machining centres, in addition to dedicated graphite and high-speed machining models.

“Ward Hi-Tech’s mission is to offer cutting edge technological solutions that support UK companies on their journey of innovation and growth” comments sales director, Mike Burke. “Thanks to our partnership with Axile, we are providing the market with a portfolio of solutions that not only address the most complex manufacturing challenges but also help improve operational efficiency, sustainability and business competitiveness.

“We firmly believe that the future of manufacturing lies in the ability to integrate intelligent automation, technological precision, and a sustainability-focused vision, and this collaboration represents a significant step in that direction.”

Nicolas Budrino, Axile Export Director added: “It is a great honour to work with a partner who shares our values, passion, reliability and mutual trust and who like us places the customer and innovation at the centres of their strategy. Our goal is to help UK companies become protagonists of advanced five axes solutions providing them with tools that transform ideas into successful production realities.”

Axile models can be equipped with Fanuc, Heidenhain or Siemens control systems and a variety of options including turning facility and multi-pallet arrangements can be integrated into the specification. For more information on the Axile product range contact Ward Hi-Tech, www.wardhitech.co.uk