Star number 1 in UK again
'outperforming the others'

Figures for 2009 show that Star GB’s sales of sliding-head lathes in the UK outperformed that of its competitors by the biggest ever margin, despite the recession. Our share of the market was around 60%  –  A highly pleasing outcome.

April Promotions

The Star factory in Japan has made available two SR-20RIII multi-axis sliding-headstock lathes fitted with FMB Turbo 3-36 x 3.2 metre bar magazines at a very attractive price - £100,000 each. Price includes delivery, installation, commissioning and a full suite of training. First come, first served.

As a reminder, the ongoing £88,000 offer remains on the non-guide-bush SR-20JN, including bar magazine and many extras – read more

Mach 2010 -
World Premier 38mm slider

Star’s brand new ST-38 will be shown for the first time ever on our stand (5250) at MACH 2010. It takes multi-axis sliding-head technology to a new level and is eagerly anticipated by everyong who has heard that it is coming. Watch this space…..

Phil Joins Star GB

Star GB is delighted to welcome PHIL ROBERTS, who joined us in March 2010 as Area Sales Manager for the South and South East of England. He brings directly relevant experience to his new role, having been responsible for setting and operating sliding head lathes at a subcontractor specialising in aerospace, defence and medical work. Read full article

Imagineering - A Vote for Youth

Local schools in the Melbourne area have always been welcome at Star GB, which regularly opens its doors to introduce pupils to the world of technology and manufacturing. On 25th March, it was the turn of Melbourne Primary School.

A group of 16, many of whom walk past Star’s UK headquarters in Chapel Street every day, were invited in to find out how familiar things rely for their existence on machine tools like Star CNC sliders. Read More

Vote for Manufacturing

MTA President, Bob Hunt, Managing Director of Star Micronics GB Ltd, gave a rousing speech at the MTA dinner on Thursday 18 March. He said that the UK Government has at last acknowledged that MANUFACTURING MATTERS and is key to a balanced economy, alongside finance and services.

UK Manufacturing employs three million people directly, with two million more providing services for manufacturing. With their families, that’s 10 million voters – more than enough to shape the outcome of the next election. Go to VoteManufacturing to join the campaign, sign the petition and influence 10 Downing Street.

‘i-Pod Touch’ Winner

Winner of the draw of customers that placed orders with Star GB during February and March 2010 was St Helens subcontract machinist, Wealdpark, whose director, Phil Smith (pictured) accepted the i-POD Touch on behalf of the company.