A Worcester tool manufacturer has announced its annual December Open House.

Yamazaki Mazak will host the event, running from Tuesday 3 to Thursday, December 5, which invites manufacturers to 'Join the Team'.

Themed 'Team Mazak', the event will underscore the value of close customer relationships and demonstrate how collaboration can boost productivity and profitability.

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The event will feature over 20 live-cutting machines and four automation systems, alongside demonstrations of the latest software solutions, including Mazatrol DX and the Mazak iCONNECT service.

Attendees will even get a glimpse of the recently developed laser machining area.

One highlight will be the new HQR-200/3 NEO, a turning centre that made its world debut in September.

The machine, equipped with three turrets and two spindles, is designed to improve productivity with better environmental performance.

Regular factory tours will be led by Mazak apprentices.

Finance partners will also attend, with a variety of financing options available to make machine purchases quick and easy.

For those with a grumbling stomach, breakfast butties and specialist lunches will also be on offer.

Alan Mucklow, managing director for UK, Eire, and national distributors at the manufacturer, said: "With many customers already planning for 2025, UK manufacturers cannot afford to stand still in today’s highly competitive markets and need to be part of a team to drive productivity, profitability and environmental performance.

"This Open House is a showcase for teamwork, best-in-class technology and decades of applications experience, as well as outstanding service and support that together can deliver real competitive advantage.”

Jason Butler, sales director at the company, said: "This event is an open invitation to machine users to find the solution to their manufacturing challenges by joining Team Mazak.

"Many of the machines on show are UK-built and are available with exceptionally short lead times.

"Our own productivity improvements have enabled us to build stock of three key machine ranges – the CV5-500, QT turning centres and our best-selling VTC range of models – which means that visitors can see the machines, sort out the finance and walk away with new technology in a single visit."