MMS UK exhibited this year at the Texprocess exhibition in Germany on stand C86 in hall 5. On display for the first time was the most advanced button wrapping machines ever produced in the form of the MK 18 and Mk 19. Both machines have the unique feature of being able to connect to a mobile phone or tablet via the MMS APP to open up a host of features such as production data, diagnostics, program set up and software updates. Other features which are a huge step forward on a button shank wrapping machine are fully automatic threading and thread waste extraction. These new features were enough on their own to impress the many visitors to the stand however perhaps the real stand out benefit of these new models is the fact that it has been engineered in such a way as to cut thread consumption by up to 12%. This can mean that an extra 500 buttons can be wrapped effectively free of charge!
Size does matter! The MK 18 is the most compact fully portable automatic button wrapping machine in the world. As if this was not enough to wow the visitors to the stand the new MK 19 was a real showstopper as it is a table mounted version of the Mk 18 which is conveniently tiny meaning that it is perfect for tandem use with a button sewing machine.
Alongside the new machines was exhibited for the first time the new range of MMS TF button wrapping thread developed to work in harmony with all of MMS button wrapping machines. All 60 colours were shown off on a spinning wheel which caught the eye of passing visitors. Perhaps the main attraction on the stand however was a 1964 Mini Cooper S which stood under a ‘best of British Design’ Union Jack poster. This was a great spectacle for the many car enthusiasts who visited to have their photo taken sitting behind the wheel. It also highlighted the fact that the MMS range of machines are designed and manufactured in the UK.
