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Master Abrasives has confirmed its continued support for Daventry Town Football Club ahead of the forthcoming season, with the company once again maintaining its position as the club's ground sponsor and principal first-team shirt sponsor.
The partnership reflects a long-standing commitment to both the football club and the wider Daventry community. Master’s relationship with Daventry Town extends far beyond traditional sponsorship. Managing Director, Paul Batson, explains:
“Having been based in Daventry since 1967, we believe it is important to support the community that has supported our business and provided generations of talented employees. Much of our business is national and international, but supporting local initiatives is an important part of our role within the town. We’re looking ahead positively to the new season under new leadership.”
Over recent seasons, the company's involvement has included ground naming rights at the Master Abrasives Stadium, first-team shirt sponsorship, player sponsorship, pitch-side advertising and support for youth football. Master Abrasives has also continued to support community-focused initiatives arranged by the club.
As part of its ongoing commitment, Master Abrasives will continue its support during the coming season through stadium naming rights, first-team sponsorship and sponsorship of an Under-17/18 team, alongside its continued backing of community programmes linked to the club.
The company believes that local football clubs provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in sport, develop skills and strengthen community connections. Supporting Daventry Town FC therefore aligns closely with Master Abrasives' wider commitment to giving back to the community that has supported the business for nearly six decades.
Master Abrasives wishes everyone at Daventry Town FC every success for the season ahead and looks forward to seeing the club continue to develop both on and off the pitch.
We're delighted to announce our sponsorship of our employee, Kiri King, for the upcoming season at Daventry Rugby Club, where she plays for The Valkyries DRFC Ladies Team.
Supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace is important to us, and we're proud to recognise Kiri's commitment, teamwork, and dedication through this sponsorship.
We wish Kiri and everyone at Daventry Rugby Club a successful season and look forward to following their progress throughout the year.
Showcasing the broadest selection of grinding and finishing solutions in its 50+ year history, Master Abrasives experienced high level of activity at this year’s MACH exhibition.
Taking pride of place on the stand were three key machines offered to the industry by Master Abrasives through its carefully selected machinery partners. Alongside the machinery, the Master®, Winterthur Technology Group and Molemab range of grinding wheels was featured.
Ian Meredith, Master Abrasives’ Applications Engineering Manager, commented: “MACH provided once again the perfect platform to present the full spectrum of machinery and grinding solutions we now supply. We were delighted to welcome hundreds of visitors to our stand, where they explored machines ranging from Micromatic Grinding Technologies’ PLUTO 18 Cylindrical CNC Grinder to Supfina’s latest Supfina One precision superfinishing system, as well as Top-Work’s M-40 Universal Cutter & Tool Grinder.”
The PLUTO 18 Cylindrical CNC Grinder offers a compact yet powerful solution for the precise grinding of shaft-type components. Suitable for both plunge and traverse grinding, it combines high accuracy with straightforward operation via an intuitive user interface. Offered in both straight and angular versions, the PLUTO 18 ensures dependable performance and strong value.
Master Abrasives also introduced machinery from Top-Work Industrial Co. Ltd for the first time, following the appointment as their official UK and Ireland agent in January 2025. Established in 1986, Taiwanese Top-Work specialises in manufacturing tool grinding equipment. Master Abrasives showcased at MACH Top-work’s M-40 Universal Cutter & Tool Grinder—a durable and versatile machine designed for precise tool sharpening and refurbishment.
Also present on the stand was the brand new Supfina One, a smart and compact solution for precision superfinishing using either stone or tape. Designed with flexibility in mind, it is particularly well suited to small and medium batch production, delivering consistent, high-quality results without the expense or complexity associated with larger systems. Its intuitive touchscreen controls, adaptable configuration options and space-saving footprint make it easy to integrate into existing workflows. Visitors were able to see the Supfina One in operation through a live demonstration program during the show.
Paul Batson, Managing Director at Master Abrasives, added: “I am extremely pleased with the outcome of this year’s MACH exhibition. Compared to MACH 2024, we saw over a 70% increase in the number of discussions at the stand, along with several highly productive meetings with both new and existing customers. Securing the sale of the PLUTO 18 to Boneham & Turner was undoubtedly a standout achievement for the team.”
With an extensive lineup of grinding and superfinishing machines, complemented by a full offering of abrasives, the Master Abrasives’ stand catered to a wide range of visitor interests.
“I’m confident that visitors were impressed by what Master Abrasives presented at MACH, but a visit to our grinding and finishing showroom—along with a tour of our Northamptonshire facilities—offers an even greater experience,” Ian Meredith concludes.
Visit us at MACH
Discover the latest advancements in grinding and surface finishing technology at our stand 6-520 at MACH, presented in collaboration with our trusted partners.
From high-performance CNC grinding to precision superfinishing solutions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore innovative equipment designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and productivity across a wide range of applications. In addition, we will be showcasing our Master range of abrasives, offering high-quality solutions to support your finishing processes.
Visit us at stand 520 in hall 6 to see these technologies up close and speak with our experts.
Micromatic PLUTO-18
See the PLUTO 18 Cylindrical CNC Grinder live at our exhibition stand—a compact, high-performance solution for precision grinding of shaft-type components. Designed for both plunge and traverse operations, it combines accuracy with ease of use through a user-friendly interface. Available in straight and angular configurations, the PLUTO 18 delivers reliable performance and excellent value—experience it in action at the show.
Supfina One
Discover the brand new smart Supfina One live at our exhibition stand—a compact, efficient solution for precision superfinishing with stone or tape. Ideal for small to medium production runs, it delivers high-quality results without the cost or complexity of larger systems. With intuitive touchscreen controls, flexible configuration, and a space-saving design, the Supfina One integrates easily into any workflow. See it in action with a live demo program at the show.
Top-Work M40
Explore the versatility of the Top-Work M-40 Universal Cutter & Tool Grinder on display at our stand—a robust and flexible solution designed for precision tool sharpening and reconditioning. Built for a wide range of grinding applications, the M-40 enables accurate finishing of cutters and tools at multiple angles, thanks to its adjustable workhead and wheelhead design. With reliable manual control, durable construction, and a compact footprint, it offers an efficient and cost-effective option for toolrooms and production environments alike.
Our Team
Our team, being led by Applications Engineering Manager Ian Meredith, would be happy to discuss your grinding issues and aims to improve productivity.
We will also have international visitors joining us throughout the week.
As you may be aware the market prices of tungsten carbide raw material have been increasing dramatically over the past 6 months. This has even reached a point where quotes for the raw material are only valid for 24 hours periods. Whilst we at Master Abrasives have worked hard to restrict the impact on our customer base, it is no longer possible for us to fully absorb the rising costs. We therefore have no alternative but to introduce the following –
+10% surcharge on all Master® Tungsten Carbide Burrs from 1st April 2026
Please find further details in the below letter.
Dynabrade price review on March 2nd
Please be advised that Dynabrade Europe S.à r.l will review the pricing of their tools range, effective 2nd March 2026. As part of this review, there will been some adjustments, both increases and decreases across several product lines.
In line with our normal policy, this branded partner price increase will be applied separately to our general price increase.
Please contact us for the upcoming prices of your regular Dynabrade items or if you have any questions.
3M UK price increase on April 1st
Please be advised that 3M United Kingdom PLC will implement a price increase on their Standard Abrasives products, effective 1st April 2026. The overall impact will vary depending on your product mix. You may therefore see price changes for some materials that differ from the average percentage of the product category.
In line with our normal policy, this branded partner price increase will be applied separately to our general price increase.
Please contact us for the upcoming prices of your regular 3M items or if you have any questions.