January 2026 Industry Insights: Gunther UK at Two Key Events

January was a strong start to 2026 for the Gunther UK team, with attendance at two important industry events focused on innovation, collaboration, and future-ready manufacturing.

From exploring the latest developments in automation and precision engineering in the UK, to strengthening international partnerships in Germany, both events reinforced our commitment to supporting customers with forward-thinking, reliable solutions.

The Future of Precision Engineering – Coventry, January 2026

At the end of January, the Gunther UK team attended The Future of Precision Engineering event in Coventry, hosted by FANUC UK.

The three-day event brought together manufacturers, engineers, and technology specialists to explore how automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing are shaping the future of the industry.

Key themes from the event included:

Sustainability and energy efficiency
The growing role of AI in manufacturing
Skills development and training
Productivity and operational improvement

Alongside expert presentations and panel discussions, the exhibition area offered valuable opportunities to see new technologies in action and connect with suppliers and partners from across the sector.

For Gunther UK, the event provided important insights into emerging trends and customer priorities, helping us stay aligned with the evolving needs of injection moulding and precision engineering businesses. It was a great opportunity for us to showcase solutions from Gunther, Knarr and RTC and to talk to manufacturers about their hot runner systems, mould components and coupling technologies and how the correct choice in these areas can improve efficiency, quality and process reliability

International Agents Meeting – Gunther Headquarters, Germany

We then head straight over to Germany to join representatives from across Europe and beyond gathered at Gunther’s headquarters in Frankenberg for the annual international agents meeting.

Set against a snowy winter backdrop, the two-day event focused on strengthening relationships, sharing knowledge, and aligning plans for the year ahead.

The meeting included:

Updates on new products and technical developments
Open discussions on market trends and customer feedback
Sharing best practice between regional teams
Collaborative planning for 2026

The open and constructive atmosphere highlighted the strength of Gunther’s international network and the value of close cooperation between headquarters and local partners.

With fresh ideas, renewed focus, and strengthened partnerships, the meeting provided a strong foundation for the year ahead.

Reiner Heendeniya from gunther UK at Gunther HQ Sales Agent day January 2026 — Reiner in the snowy wilds of Germany!

Looking Ahead to 2026

Attending both events reinforced the importance of staying connected, both to the wider manufacturing industry and to our international partners.

The Coventry event offered valuable insight into future technologies and industry direction, while the agents meeting strengthened the relationships that enable us to deliver consistent, high-quality support to customers across the UK.

As 2026 continues, Gunther UK remains focused on:

Keeping up to date with industry innovation
Supporting customers with proven, reliable solutions
Working closely with partners at home and abroad

If you would like to discuss how our products and technical expertise can support your next project, please get in touch with the team.

What our clients say

We’ve used Gunther Hot Runner Systems, OptiMach special machining, and Knarr collapsible cores via Gunther UK for a number of years. The quality is always exceptional and the service is responsive and reliable.

New Tooling Manager

Major UK OEM

Gunther’s demonstrated technical knowledge allow us to confidently provide working, robust moulds that produce consistent parts. Delivering a quality product and incredible support are more important today than ever before, Gunther never fails to deliver this, which in turn helps us to provide the same service to our customers. I can’t recommend them enough.

UK Toolmaker/moulder

We’ve been working with Gunther UK since 1988, and they’ve never let us down. The combination of personal service, trustworthy advice, and consistently high-quality hot runner systems and mould components has cemented our relationship over three decades. They feel less like a supplier and more like a partner we can rely on.