NCMT marks new chapter with brand refresh and advanced machine technology

NCMT will present two significant machine technologies at MACH 2026 (NEC Birmingham, 20-24 April). There will be a UK debut of a Makino machining centre, with the official unveiling taking place on the opening day of the exhibition. Alongside, the Okuma MULTUS U3000 2SW 1500 will be running live demonstrations throughout the show.

The MULTUS U3000 2SW 1500 is a versatile multi-tasking machine designed to reduce lead times through part consolidation. Combining full five-axis milling capability with high-performance turning, it enables the completion of complex components in a single set-up, improving accuracy while reducing handling and work-in-progress.

While advanced machining technology will be central to the stand, MACH 2026 will also mark the formal public launch of NCMT’s refreshed brand, a considered evolution that reflects the business today.

With more than 60 years of history, NCMT has played a key role in the adoption of CNC machine tools across the UK and Ireland, a legacy reflected in its name, Numerical Control Machine Tools. The refreshed brand has been developed to better express NCMT’s position as an experienced, technically capable and solutions-led engineering partner, while maintaining the continuity, relationships and reputation built over decades.

Jonathan Smart, Managing Director of NCMT, remarks: “Launching our refreshed brand at MACH 2026 is a significant moment for NCMT. It reflects the business we are now: engineering-led, solutions-focused and firmly committed to supporting customers for the long term. At MACH, we’ll bring that to life, not only through our updated brand identity, but by showcasing advanced technologies from our partners Makino and Okuma.”

The decision to launch the refreshed brand at MACH 2026 has been deliberate. As the most important machine tool and manufacturing technology exhibition in the UK and Ireland calendar, MACH provides a natural platform to present NCMT’s heritage, current capability and future direction together.

NCMT’s Head of Marketing Maja Foster adds: “This refresh is an evolution rather than a revolution. Our values, partnerships and commitment to customers remain unchanged. What we’ve done is create greater clarity and consistency in how we communicate who we are and how we work supporting stronger collaboration and deeper, long-term relationships with our customers.”

The refreshed brand underpins NCMT’s next phase of growth, reinforcing confidence, stability and continued investment in engineering capability, service and customer support.