Toolmaking & Tooling Technologies

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Toolmaking & Tooling Technologies event, which will take place on 14th May 2026 at the prestigious Yamazaki Mazak European Technology Centre in Worcester.

This specialist one-day event will showcase the very latest innovations in toolmaking, tooling technologies, and precision engineering, bringing together leading suppliers, buyers, and manufacturers from across the UK.

Building on GTMA’s heritage of supporting UK manufacturing since 1942, the Toolmaking & Tooling Technologies event will provide a unique platform for:

• Exhibitors to demonstrate Injection Mould & Press toolmaking expertise, developments in tooling technologies and advances in precision Machining
• OEMs and Tier 1s to connect directly with innovative SMEs.
• Delegates to gain insight into emerging technologies shaping the future of advanced engineering.

Hosted at Yamazaki Mazak’s state-of-the-art facility, the event will also include guided tours of the Technology Centre, giving attendees the opportunity to see world-leading machine tools in action.

Dr Alan Arthur, Chief Executive of GTMA, commented:
“Toolmaking is at the very heart of UK manufacturing. This event reflects our commitment to championing the sector while creating valuable opportunities for collaboration and growth. We are thrilled to partner with Yamazaki Mazak to deliver an event that showcases both the strength of our supply chain and the innovations driving the future of toolmaking.”

With toolmaking and tooling technologies playing a pivotal role across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical, packaging and other industry sectors, the event is expected to attract a high level of interest from manufacturers.

GUEST SPEAKER

Michael Cope MSc SysPrac. Tooling Manager, HellermannTyton Ltd

Michael began his career with HellermannTyton in Manchester in 1999 as a Toolmaker Apprentice, completing his apprenticeship in 2003 and working as a toolmaker until 2011. In that year, he was selected to lead the development of automated stainless-steel printers for the mining sector, managing a small department until the project transitioned to the company’s German facility in 2013.

After returning to his toolmaking role, Michael completed a business management degree and a master’s degree in systems thinking with the Open University. He moved into a continuous improvement position in 2015, followed by a project and planning engineering role in 2017, where he oversaw all financial and technical aspects of tooling projects. Five years later, he became Toolroom Manager, combining project leadership with the day-to-day management of the toolroom workforce. In 2024, Michael was appointed Tooling Manager, taking responsibility for all tooling activity at HellermannTyton Manchester while working closely with the global team.

HellermannTyton

HellermannTyton has been manufacturing cable management products in Wythenshawe, Manchester since 1933, firstly as the Insuloid Manufacturing Company, and amalgamating with the Paul Hellermann company in 1964.

They are a Global leader in the manufacture of cable management products, primarily working with injection and extrusion moulding.

The business is now owned by DELPHI the American automotive giant, who manufacture and supply automotive parts to many of the world’s biggest car manufacturers.

In Manchester they make over 100 million cable management products a week, which are shipped to their German facility near Hamburg, before distribution globally.

Sectors they service are: Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Chemical, Defence, Electrical, Off-Shore, Rail, Solar, Telecommunications, White goods, Wind Turbines, food.