GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK, Jun 17, 2026 – Renishaw, one of the world’s leading precision engineering and scientific technology companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Machine Tool Technologies (MTT) as an Official Channel Partner. This marks an important milestone in a relationship that spans more than 25 years, built on a shared commitment to precision, technical excellence and customer support for CNC machine tools.
This partnership sees MTT become a Platinum Partner, providing access to the portfolio of Renishaw encoder products. MTT has built extensive capability across Renishaw’s machine tool metrology portfolio, including laser calibration systems and machine tool products, consistently delivering high standards of service and application support. As a Channel Partner, MTT will play a key role in supporting customers with Renishaw’s innovative FORTiS™ enclosed linear encoder.
The FORTiS enclosed encoder has been developed to meet the demands of modern, high‑performance machine tools, offering exceptional robustness and accuracy in harsh machining environments. Designed with industry‑leading sealing technology and optimised for high contamination resistance, the FORTiS encoder helps maintain reliable position feedback, reduce downtime, and improve long‑term machine performance. Through local sales, service, and installation support, MTT will help customers realise the full benefits of this advanced encoder technology.
The Renishaw Channel Partner Programme aims to continually enhance levels of local customer service and product support throughout the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sales region. Partner companies are carefully selected based on their sector-specific experience and expertise in a range of cutting-edge metrology and manufacturing disciplines.
“Renishaw and Machine Tool Technologies started their journey together over 25 years ago with the purchase of a ML10 laser system. Today, we use multiple state-of-the-art laser measurement systems and Renishaw’s machine tool systems. We are very pleased to join Renishaw as a Channel Partner, allowing the increase in capacity to support their next-generation enclosed linear encoders from sales, to service and installation.” Dave Barnes, Field Services Manager, MTT.
“MTT has been a trusted and technically capable partner for many years, with a deep understanding of our metrology and machine tool technologies. As customers look to adopt next generation solutions such as FORTiS encoders, having experienced, locally based partners is essential. We are delighted to formally welcome MTT as a Channel Partner and look forward to working closely together to support machine tool builders and end users with reliable, high performance encoder solutions.” Michael Duffield, General Manager Renishaw UK Sales Ltd.
About Renishaw
Renishaw is a world leading supplier of measuring systems and manufacturing systems. Its products give high accuracy and precision, gathering data to provide customers and end users with traceability and confidence in what they’re making. This technology also helps its customers to innovate their products and processes.
It is a global business with over 5,000 employees located in the 36 countries where it has wholly owned subsidiary operations. The majority of R&D work takes place in the UK, with the largest manufacturing sites located in the UK, Ireland and India.
For the year ended June 2025 Renishaw recorded sales of £713 million of which 95% was due to exports. The company’s largest markets are China, USA, Japan and Germany.
Renishaw is guided by its purpose: Transforming Tomorrow Together. This means working with its customers to make the products, create the materials, and develop the therapies that are going to be needed for the future.
Further information at www.renishaw.com.
