Olympic legend Ben Ainslie declares MACH 2018 open for business
MACH 2018 was officially opened this morning by sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie.
Sir Ben, the most successful sailor in Olympic history won medals at five consecutive Olympics from 1996 onwards, including gold at the four Games held between 2000 and 2012.
As previously reported by The Engineer, Sir Ben has a keen interest in manufacturing and the technology behind it, with his British America’s Cup team, Land Rover BAR employing the latest manufacturing processes in the creation of their foiling race boat for the America's Cup.
MTA CEO James Selka, said “We are delighted to welcome Sir Ben to open MACH 2018, we know how much hard work and engineering excellence has been employed in the creation of the Land Rover BAR team. They are a fine example of world class British engineering and sporting know how. Sir Ben is a true legend and we are honoured to have him opening the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering showcase.”
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