Sandvik Coromant is pushing things forward in UK manufacturing with its Halesowen Coromant Centre — now recognised as a key hub for machining innovation.
Built to keep up with modern industry demands, the centre brings together advanced tooling, digital tech, and real-world expertise to help manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, energy, and general engineering improve how they work.
Halesowen has been home to Sandvik Coromant since 1958, but things stepped up in 2023 with the launch of a brand-new facility on the same site.
Today, it’s not just an office — it’s a space for:
Basically, it’s where ideas actually get tested and improved, not just talked about.
Visitors don’t just get shown tools. They get introduced to Sandvik Coromant’s Manufacturing Wellness approach — focused on:
There’s also hands-on support and live demos, so manufacturers can see exactly how to optimise their machining processes instead of guessing.
Following a major investment, the centre now includes:
So it’s not just theory — it’s real machines, real setups, and real results.
Over the past year, the centre has hosted thousands of visitors through events tailored to UK manufacturing.
Some highlights include:
In terms of the future, things aren’t slowing down either. Plans for 2025 include:
There’ll also be:
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