EVENT PREVIEW
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Subcon 2026, from 3-4 June 2026 in Birmingham( UK), spotlights subcontract manufacturing, supply chain solutions and engineering excellence.
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key UK event for manufacturing supply chains, Subcon, returns to Hall 3A at the NEC in Birmingham( UK) on 3-4 June 2026. The exhibition covers everything from assembly work; CNC machining; metal fabrication; electronics; component parts and more. At its core, Subcon is an event designed for manufacturing buyers, specifiers and key decision-makers to meet and source suppliers across all industry sectors.
“ Bringing together over 200 exhibitors and 6000 visitors, Subcon delivers a vital platform for innovation, collaboration and business development across the UK’ s industrial sectors. The event continues to strengthen its reputation as the go-to event for subcontract manufacturing, supply-chain solutions and engineering excellence in the UK,” the show organiser, Mark Allen Group, explained.
“ Subcon is the UK’ s largest manufacturing supply chain show. The Subcon Conference will feature a CPD-accredited programme tackling urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the sector.”
“ Subcon is the UK’ s largest manufacturing supply chain show. It showcases the technologies, partnerships and processes driving the future of British manufacturing. Subcon’ s core sectors cover aerospace, automotive, defence and medical. Exhibitors are committed to helping OEMs and tier suppliers deliver smarter, more resilient production,” it continued.
“ With 200 + subcontractors, cutting-edge technology, CPD-certified workshops, live demos and industry-leading keynotes, Subcon is where business gets done. In just two years, we’ ve seen an 85 % surge in visitors and a 30 % increase in exhibitors,” confirmed the show organiser.
ISMR is an international media partner at Subcon; its May issue will be distributed at the event.
CPD-accredited conference programme
A major highlight of the show, the Subcon Conference, will once again feature a CPDaccredited programme tackling urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the sector.
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