Colchester-Harrison Manual-CNC Lathes

In an industry that dates back several centuries, wood-turning lathes were known of in the 1650's, brand identity built up over the years is crucial. This long established brand name is part of 600 Group PLC. The 600 Group has been supplying machine tools and providing support in their installation for over 150 years. 600 Group is UK's largest manufacturer and distributor of machine tools and sells its products in over 100 countries.
The Colchester Lathe Company was first established in 1887. Although officially known as
The Colchester Lathe Company from 1907 the company was actually established in 1897 by John Ephrain Cohen. The company had its centenary in 1997.
In 1992, Colchester moved production to Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire and now operates from the largest volume lathe factory in Europe. Today the company employs personnel in the design, manufacture, sales and after sales of a comprehensive range of lathes.

West Yorkshire-based TS Harrison & Sons has been at the forefront of centre lathe manufacturing for a century, with machines in daily use throughout the world in the manufacturing and educational marketplace.
With investment being made to support the large distribution network world-wide and to appraise new materials and technologies, Harrison hopes to further maintain its competitive edge long into the future.

Since 1992 Colchester and Harrison have been based on one site in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. The Heckmondwike site is Europe's largest lathe manufacturing facility.
Fresh thinking and new advances in machine tool technology, has enabled both companies to enjoy successful positions in their respective markets. Products are sold through a global network of distributors (some of whom are also subsidiaries of 600 Group). Spares are sold both through the distribution network and direct to the end user.

600 Lathes markets a comprehensive range of CNC lathes, manual / CNC lathes and standard centre lathes under the Colchester and Harrison brands.

Alpha 1000XS M

The World’s best Manual/CNC Lathe is now even faster, has more power and the very latest and best GE Fanuc total system solution available: servos, spindle, drives, control, operator panel and all electricals. Click here to download Alpha 1000XS M brochure (736 KB)

Alpha X Series

The Alpha X Series – offer the widest variety of control levels from manual through to full ISO on the one machine. Tailored to optimise the skills of the machine operator the Alpha X Series offers a large machine envelope for the efficient production of a wide variety of components in small to medium size batches. Our aim is to provide the world's manufacturing industries with precision metal cutting lathes of the highest quality ataffordable prices. Click here to download Alpha X Series brochure (2627 KB)