The home of Colchester & Harrison machine tools and Pratt Burnerd International Workholding chuck systems.

Joined July 2015
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Propbrook Engineering had been running a Colchester 3m Mastiff Manual Lathe for 40 years and they decided to come back to us when it was time to find the right replacement machine. Turns out, they came away with two. Read the full case study here - colchester.co.uk/case-studie…
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The #F1 season will come to a climactic conclusion this weekend when the winner of the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers Championship is decided! Watch the full video of our Bridgeport XT 630 5-Axis VMC creating an F1 car model out of block steel - youtu.be/alS7WMN7hqk?si=ymA7…
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At our recent annual Open House event, engineers and machinists had the opportunity to see the Colchester Magnum Heavy-Duty Lathe in action! Have a read of our latest news article all about the Magnum HD to find out more - colchester.co.uk/news/colche…
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Last week a Harrison Alpha 1550XS CNC/Manual Combination Lathe was being showcased at our Polish distributor JAZON's East Tech 2025 event. The show had a very positive turnout - experience Alpha yourself by booking a UK showroom tour or visit us next at MACH Exhibition 2026.
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A big thank you to all visitors who attended our annual Open House event this week. It was great to see the level of engagement with our latest machine range. Here is a short video reel featuring some of the highlights! 📽️
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Our team is ready to welcome you on the second day of our annual Open House! We’ll also be serving fresh coffee, pastries and hot sausage/cheese & onion rolls until 16:30 ☕ 🥐 We are just off the M62 at Junction 24 - walk-ins are welcome!
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It’s been a great start to our 2025 Open House and fantastic to see both familiar and new faces engaging with our latest machine range! 🙌 Join us again tomorrow from 08:30 – 16:30 where we’ll be serving fresh coffee, pastries and hot sausage/cheese & onion rolls! ☕ 🥐
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Our 2025 Open House is now underway! Join us for two days of live demonstrations, workshops, and expert insight. We are open until 16:30. Walk-ins are welcome. #Engineering #Manufacturing #MachineTools #Machining #CNC #Yorkshire #WestYorkshire #Huddersfield #Halifax #Elland
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🔶 Last chance to register - our annual Open House takes place next week! Join us for two days of live demonstrations, workshops, and expert insight. Register your attendance here – colchester.co.uk/news/open-h…
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🔶 It is now less than 3 weeks until our annual Open House and spaces are filling up fast! 🔶 Join us for two days of live demonstrations, workshops, and expert insight. Register your attendance here – colchester.co.uk/news/open-h…
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We continue to set the benchmark in precision turning technology with the Harrison Alpha XS & XC machine range, powered by the innovative Alpha Control System. See the Alpha machine range at our upcoming Open House in November - colchester.co.uk/news/open-h…
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Five Bridgeport V480 Vertical Machining Centres prepped and ready for despatch - marking the first shipment in a multi-machine order for one of our valued export distribution partners. #VMC #CNC #MachineTools #PrecisionEngineering #BritishEngineering #ColchesterMachineTools
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Happy #NationalManufacturingDay! We are spending the day at West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services talking to students from the local and wider Yorkshire area about all things manufacturing and engineering. It's wonderful to engage with the next generation of engineers!
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EMCON Engineering & Manufacturing Show in Sunderland is now live! Visit us at Stand 34 today to chat with Andrew & Keith about our latest machine range, support & aftercare services.
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Once again we are delighted to be part of #NationalManufacturingDay. Join us at West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services in Brighouse for @MakeUK_'s National Manufacturing Day on Thursday 25th September. See you there!
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Announcing our 2025 Open House “Manual to CNC: Your Path to Smarter Machining” Join us for two days of live demonstrations, workshops, and expert insight at our annual Open House on Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th November 2025. Register your attendance – colchester.co.uk/news/open-h…
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Next week we will be exhibiting at EMCON Engineering & Manufacturing Show, taking place at Sunderland Live Arena on Thursday 18th September. Visit us at Stand 34, more info and registration here – emcon.show/
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🔴 BRIDGEPORT VMC STOCK OFFERS 🔴 We are offering some very special stock offer prices on selected Bridgeport VMCs! More info – colchester.co.uk/news/bridge… Contact us today if you’re interested in any of the three models available.
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Wienerberger, a renowned name in the UK manufacturing sector, has reaffirmed its long-standing trust in us with the latest installation of the Colchester Storm VL-800. Read the full case study – colchester.co.uk/case-studie…
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We will be exhibiting at @emconshow taking place at Sunderland Live Arena on Thursday 18th September. We hope to see you at Stand 34 to learn about our latest product range, support and aftercare services! More info and registration here – emcon.show/
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