Goodman Metalworks
Goodman Metal Works is a Nottingham
based, full-service metal fabrication
company returning to Subcon. Director
Richard Goodman explains what
keeps them coming back: “It is a very
compact event, spread out over three
days, so it is a very easy way to meet
the critical people you need to meet.”
To maximise the value of the event, Subcon
is once again co-locating with The Engineer
Expo and Advanced Manufacturing Show.
The Engineer Expo delivers the innovation,
inspiration and insight businesses need
to optimise future engineering and
manufacturing strategies. From an
exhibition of next generation design and
technology solutions from the UK’s most
ground-breaking suppliers, to an unrivalled
conference programme featuring industry
leaders responsible for some of the UK’s most
inspiring engineering and manufacturing
projects, The Engineer Expo will keep visitors
abreast of the biggest issues around, from
Brexit and Industry 4.0 to the challenges of
diversity and skills.
The Advanced Manufacturing Show will
showcase live demos and the latest efficiency-
boosting innovations from hundreds of
world class suppliers. This is an unparalleled
opportunity to review outsourcing and
Laserlines
3D Printers & Additive Manufacturing
Systems reseller Laserlines is based in
Banbury. This year at Subcon they are
debuting not only new machinery but
also new materials. Mark Tyrtania, sales
director explains that for Laserlines:
“Subcon is the right mix of visitors from
varied industries...my top tip is to arrive
early and leave late!”
Metpro
Based in Smethwick, Metpro has grown
to become a leading supplier to the
mechanical and electrical market in the
UK. Marketing manager, Jacob Rudge
outlines that the value of Subcon is
the quality of people that attend: “The
majority of our conversations have been
with key decision makers...some of the
most successful outcomes we have had
throughout the years have been from
just striking up these conversations.”
procurement decisions and bring tools and
technology up to speed, to reduce costs, cut
lead times and increase productivity to stay
competitive in a global market.
SHAPING THE FUTURE: THE
ENGINEER CONFERENCE
Following the success of the conference
programme in 2018, Subcon will also feature
presentations from industry pioneers such as
Siemens and Rolls-Royce, as well as thought
leadership from organisations including
MakeUK, the Manufacturing Technology
Centre (MTC) and WMG (formerly the Warwick
Manufacturing Group). A total of 34 sessions
will be announced in the run up to the event.
The conference programme will deliver
insight on industry issues, with presentations
from industry leaders responsible for some of
the UK’s most inspiring and ground-breaking
engineering and manufacturing projects.
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