BUSINESS NEWS


SPECTRUM TEC HANDED KING’S AWARD


Spectrum Technologies has been presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2025, based on the Company’s outstanding growth in export sales over the last three years. Peter Dickinson, Chairman at Spectrum Technologies, was presented with the award by Lord Lieutenant for Mid Glamorgan, Peter Vaughan QPM CStJ.


Contact: Tristan Dickinson tdickinson@spectrumtech.com spectrumtech.com


BYSTRONIC ACQUIRES BUSINESS UNIT


Bystronic has announced the acquisition of the Tools for Materials Processing division of Coherent Corp. and is reviving the Rofin brand. This acquisition will help Bystronic expand into additional attractive growth markets such as medical devices, semiconductors and general manufacturing. Bystronic's portfolio will be expanded to include new laser applications such as micro material processing, marking, engraving, and drilling.


sales.uk@bystronic.com bystronic.com/bystronic-coherent


EKSPLA EXPANDS PARTNER NETWORK


EKSPLA has announced the addition of four new representatives to its global partner network. The company has signed representation agreements with firms in the People’s Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, and Italy. These new partners are appointed on a non-exclusive basis and will support sales and servicing of EKSPLA’s scientific and industrial laser systems.


Contact: Lukas Rimgaila sales@ekspla.com ekspla.com


INAUGURAL WELDING EVENT A SUCCESS


AMADA has announced the highly successful conclusion of its first- ever European Welding Event, a landmark occasion that brought together almost 300 customers from across Europe at the unique Welding Technical Center (WTC) in Italy.


Contact: Gary Belfort info@amada.co.uk amada.eu


LUXINAR & IRADION ENHANCE SERVICES


With new labs in China and the USA and an expanded UK operation, Luxinar and Iradion are boosting their ability to deliver faster, more effective application support to customers globally.


Contact: Joanna Houldridge joanna.houldridge@luxinar.com luxinar.com


OVER 500 VISITORS AT MAZAK OPEN HOUSE


Over 500 manufacturing professionals visited Yamazaki Mazak’s Open House at the end of last year, as the manufacturer recorded strong interest in its newest UK-made machine tools, smart automation solutions and digital service-driven technologies.


Contact: Ian White info@mazak.co.uk mazak.com


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