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Subcon

EVENT PREVIEW

Subcon 2024.

SUBCONTRACT SUPPLY CHAINS

Don’ t miss‘ Subcon – The Manufacturing Solutions Show’ from 4-5 June 2025 in Birmingham, UK.

– The Manufacturing Solutions Show’ will be held in Hall 3A at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, from 4-5 June 2025. It is the UK’ s largest subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, where visitors can source, subcontract, benchmark and learn all under one roof.
“ The event, free to attend for all manufacturing professionals, is where manufacturers and buyers across aerospace, automotive, defence, medical and more will connect to redefine the supply chain with the
“ A new forum and workshop programme will feature key speakers from organisations such as JLR, LEGO Group and Airbus Commercial Aircraft.”
latest innovations. We expect 170 + exhibitors and 4500 + visitors to the event. There will be a networking drinks party from 16.30 onwards on the first day( 4 June) which is open to all attendees,” said organiser, the Mark Allen Group.
Innovations and solutions to be showcased will range from CNC machining, metal fabrication and electronics to component parts. Other solutions on display will include additive manufacturing and metrology solutions, frictionless bearings and cables and controls. ISMR is a media partner at the event and its
June issue will be distributed at Subcon.
The UK is the 12th largest manufacturing economy globally, by value of output. The manufacturing sector is a key part of the national economy, contributing approximately £ 220 billion annually and employing 2.7 million people. With half of its output exported, the sector comprises around 30,000 businesses, 98 % of which are SMEs.
The‘ Subcon 2025 Manufacturing Trends Report’ can be downloaded on: bit. ly / 42L1GUy
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