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P.O.Box 600, Union Street
Heckmondwike
WF16 0XR
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1924 415000

Listing of all 45 news releases from 600 Group:

UK machine tool group reports German expansion

The UK 600 Group reported that its German subsidiary, Parat Werkzeugmaschinen, has achieved a 40% increase in turnover during the last twelve months as compared with 2006.

News from 600 Group (28 March 2008)

CNC turning centres machine in one set-up

To provide simple and cost effective machining of more complex components CNC turning centres combine operations in one set-up, offering faster cycle times and automatic parts handling.

News from 600 Group (31 January 2008)

UK machine tool group growth continues

The UK's 600 Group of machine tool businesses has achieved growth, with good results from each of its manufacturers and substantial sales growth by the UK distributor 600 Centre.

News from 600 Group (17 January 2008)

UK machine tool group notes 'best EMO ever'

UK CNC lathe builder reported that machines on its EMO 2007 stand were sold before the end of the show and orders taken were 45% above EMO 2005.

News from 600 Group ( 2 November 2007)

Machine tool group expands in Eastern Europe

The UK's machine tool group has established a joint venture in Slovakia, with BOST SK, which will develop a comprehensive distribution network throughout Eastern Europe.

News from 600 Group ( 5 September 2007)

Chinese lathes and machining centres shown

The first showing of Chinese-built Dalian machine tools at EMO 2007 will include conventional lathes, flat bed CNC lathes, slant bed CNC lathes and vertical and horizontal machining centres.

News from 600 Group ( 3 September 2007)

UK machine tool builder takes four EMO stands

Claiming to be Europe's largest lathes manufacturer and the UK's largest machine tool builder, the 600 Group will be occupying four stands at EMO 2007.

News from 600 Group (26 July 2007)

600 group controls Toyoda machine tool spares

Toyoda-Mitsui Seiki machine tool spares and service is now the responsibility of the 600 Group - the group's 600 Centre also markets the machine tools in the UK.

News from 600 Group (13 June 2007)

Machine tool builder appraises new strategy

The past twelve months have been of major significance for the development of the 600 Group in machine tool building and has embarked on a new strategy successfully.

News from 600 Group (28 February 2007)

UK machine tool group names European manager

The UK's 600 Group - producer of CNC turning machines and mill-turn centres - has appointed Willi Gollmer as head of its European operations.

News from 600 Group (17 January 2007)

UK machine tool group reports GBP 0.3m profit

Order intake for the first half of the year is increased compared with last year, said the UK machine tool builder, 600 Group, which reported a profit of GBP 0.3 million.

News from 600 Group (11 January 2007)

UK machine tool group restructures, rebrands

The 600 Group has reviewed business strategy and has divided itself into three distinct and complementary divisions; these are 600 Machine Tools, 600 Electrox Laser, and 600 Technologies.

News from 600 Group ( 2 October 2006)

UK CNC machine tool group opens Chinese office

The UK's 600 Group - builder and distributor of CNC machine tools - is opening an office in China, responsible for promoting sales throughout the substantial Far Eastern market.

News from 600 Group (18 September 2006)

UK machine tool group reports rise in orders

The 600 Group, the UK's largest machine tool and laser marking group of companies, reports an order intake rise of 15% in 2006, compared with 2005, while revenue increased 6%.

News from 600 Group (11 July 2006)

Machine tool group shows off latest technology

All 600 Group plants have benefited from recent capital investment, particularly the lathes plant in Heckmondwike, which has had a complete revision of the manufacturing and management systems.

News from 600 Group ( 6 March 2006)

Eastern Europe is buoyant for 600 Group

Eastern European countries have become the most buoyant market in the whole of Europe- currently there is a 5% growth in GDP, says the 600 Group's East European company.

News from 600 Group (18 October 2005)

600 Group chief executive names successor

Following Tony Sweeten's recent announcement to retire from his position as chief executive of 600 Group, Andrew Dick has been confirmed as his successor.

News from 600 Group (23 September 2005)

NZ manager becomes Australian 600 Group MD

Manager of the New Zealand branch, Cliff Purser, has now taken over from Klaus Mayr as managing director of 600 Group's company in Australia, 600 Machine Tools pty,

News from 600 Group (16 August 2005)

Senior management team strengthened

600 Lathes has further strengthened its team with the appointment of a new finance director and a technical director to spearhead the introduction of new Harrison and Colchester lathes.

News from 600 Group (20 June 2005)

Machine tool group to expand Euro-presence

Following the acquisition of Parat Werkzeugmaschinen and the expansion of this Ssubsidiary the UK's 600 Group has opted for one large stand at the EMO this September.