Find your next supplier at Subcon - The Manufacturing Solutions Show
Join us at the NEC Birmingham, on the 3-4 of June, for the UK’s go-to event for manufacturing buyers.
Explore 200+ top subcontractors, cutting-edge tech, CPD workshops, live demos, keynotes, and more.
Whether you're sourcing, benchmarking, hiring, or just hunting inspiration—Subcon delivers.
What can you expect?
Over 200 suppliers to explore

Hours of free sessions

Networking welcome drinks & entertainment
In 2025, attendees enjoyed ample networking opportunities, including Pubcon, an interactive hub, and a free welcome drinks reception on day one.
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The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards
The awards celebrate the best of UK manufacturing and engineering innovation. Check out the 2025 winners here.
Who should attend?
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. Some of the key sectors we cover are listed below.
AEROSPACE
AUTOMOTIVE
DEFENCE & SECURITY
MEDICAL
Who exhibits?
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BTMA
Stand: D67 -
Bridmet
Stand: B90 -
JL Metal pl
Stand: F89 -
Guangdong World Precision
Stand: B56 -
Responsive Engineering
Stand: A28 -
EFS
Stand: D50 -
Tewkesbury (Diamond Chrome) Plating Co Ltd
Stand: A44 -
Techpoint Ltd
Stand: E20 -
EEPC India
Stand: G50 -
NCP SA
Stand: A69 -
Cross Manufacturing Company (1938) Ltd
Stand: J60 -
FMSX Smart Technology (Dongguan) Co Ltd
Stand: B89 -
Reality Solutions Limited
Stand: J52 -
Gishnu Gears Private Limited
Stand: G39 -
Paññā Metal Technology
Stand: H26 -
Hyde Diecasting
Stand: B40 -
E-Max Systems
Stand: D28 -
Thermaset Ltd
Stand: E60 -
Sahasra Electronics
Stand: E68 -
Brown and Holmes (Tamworth) Ltd
Stand: B50 -
Milturn Precision
Stand: A68 -
Zewin Mould - Moulds & Mouldings
Stand: B88 -
Cross Machined Components
Stand: E93 -
Kay Jay Forgings Pvt. Ltd.
Stand: F29, F27 -
Axea UK Ltd
Stand: G21 -
Arnold Engineering Plastics Ltd
Stand: F58 -
Gain Den Precision Co., Ltd
Stand: E10 -
TWP Manufacturing Ltd
Stand: A60 -
Taiwan Trade Centre, London
Stand: J54 -
BTMA
Stand: D67 -
Bridmet
Stand: B90 -
JL Metal pl
Stand: F89 -
Guangdong World Precision
Stand: B56 -
Responsive Engineering
Stand: A28 -
EFS
Stand: D50 -
Tewkesbury (Diamond Chrome) Plating Co Ltd
Stand: A44 -
Techpoint Ltd
Stand: E20 -
EEPC India
Stand: G50 -
NCP SA
Stand: A69
2025 Sessions and Workshops Programme
A mix of dynamic content covering key challenges facing the sector in 2025 and beyond. Plus, all sessions are CPD-Accredited!
Mee some of our speakers:
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Halil Bedevi
Manufacturing Business Consultant, Manufacturing IQ -
Luke Appleby
Security Consultant, Equilibrium Risk -
Yuchun Xu
Chair in Manufacturing & Director of Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Research Centre (SMRC), Aston University, Birmingham -
Sue Williams
Managing Director, Hexagon Consultants Limited -
Stewart McKinlay
Skills Director, Manufacturing Skills Academy, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland -
Claire Scott
Technology Adoption Specialist, Made Smarter North West -
Mark Moody
Sales & Marketing Director, WDS Components -
John Kilgallon
General Manager, Turbine Surface Technologies -
Josh Dugdale
Head of AMUK & Head of Technology and Skills, MTA -
Jon Excell
Editor, The Engineer
Don't just take our word for it! Hear from our previous visitors and exhibitors:
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We came a couple years ago with a smaller stand, and it went pretty well. We thought we'd upgrade, get a bigger stand, and I'd come back again!Marketing and Events Assistant at Made Smarter West Midlands.
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Today has been really positive. We’ve met lots of different market sectors. The quality of the leads has been brilliant. One word, based on today, outstanding.Sales Manager at Edmo Limited
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The morning's been really busy. Plenty of traffic past the booth. Thumbs up from me. Excellent. There's quite a wide range of visitors, from various industries, which for us as a Subcon manufacturer is absolutely perfect. Outstanding.Sales and Marketing Director at Wilson Process Systems
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Genius! A perfect opportunity for everyone to come together. Great place to chat with existing and new contacts - looking forward to next year, and the other shows!Director, Karna for Petroleum Services Egypt
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Good range of companies and informative talks, highly recommended!EMS Business Manager, Kimelind
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Subcon is a must-see show for me. Not only opportunities to catch the latest innovations within my areas of interest but also what other sectors are looking at. Fascinating to see so many companies coming together to showcase.Manufacturing Engineer, Morgan Motor Company
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Subcon is a really useful point of contact for us to meet manufacturers for SME businesses like ourselves. I would point all similar automotive manufacturers like ourselves to the next show.Marketing Manager, NLT Mechanical
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The show was really good, having international exhibitors is vital as it would take a lot more to visit suppliers otherwise.Mechanical Design Engineer, RHC
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Visiting Subcon this year was my first visit with other colleagues from the company. I found it interesting and insightful to speak to like-minded companies in similar industries to mine.Owner, RR Technical Support
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We had a great time at Subcon and met many valuable potential suppliers!Production Manager, Solid State Logic
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I'd recommend Subcon because it gets people who are looking for subcontract manufacturing services at the exhibition. We've had millions of pounds worth of business, over the nine years we have been exhibiting at Subcon.Sales Director, DVR Ltd.
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You never know what you'll find, and the opportunity to make a new connection is higher than in almost any other day on the job.Purchase Lead, Shiftec
How can my company exhibit?
Accommodation - Where to stay?
Latest Industry News
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UK’s leading additive manufacturing trade association welcomes new chair
22 May 2025 Mankirat KaurAdditive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the UK’s leading trade association representing the additive manufacturing and 3D printing sectors, has appointed Craig Pyser, CEO of AMufacture, as its new chair. -
ZeroAvia to build manufacturing hub in Scotland
22 May 2025 Mankirat KaurZeroAvia have announced that it will build a major manufacturing facility for production of its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland. -
Subcon announces shortlisted nominees across five categories – celebrating UK and international excellence in manufacturing innovation.
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Made Smarter backs 400th tech project
10 Jul 2025 Mankirat KaurThe Made Smarter programme has reached a significant milestone after funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West. -
UK-US trade deal comes into force: tariffs slashed for UK auto and aerospace sectors
07 Jul 2025 Mankirat KaurThe UK’s automotive and aerospace sectors are set for a major boost as a landmark UK-US trade deal comes into effect. -
Cake-making engineer inspires a new generation of women in industry
23 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurOn International Women in Engineering Day, Gina Goulding shares how Made Smarter helped her build her cake manufacturing empire -
A day in the life of a Subcon exhibitor
19 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurA behind-the-scenes look at life on the Subcon show floor – straight from the exhibitors themselves. -
Government unveils £14.2bn Sizewell C plan to secure UK’s energy future
12 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurThe UK Government has given the go-ahead for Sizewell C. This is the first British-owned nuclear power station to be announced in over three decades, with HMG as a majority shareholder alongside EDF. -
Subcon 2025 Celebrates Manufacturing Excellence
05 Jun 2025Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards returns for a second year with a new group of winners: Start-up of the Year - Buckingham Magnetics UK Manufacturing Partner of the Year – Sertec International Par ... -
Siemens empowers Hirano to maximize quality and performance in battery manufacturing
09 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurSiemens and Hirano Tecseed, a Japanese machine builder, are partnering to transform battery manufacturing processes. -
UK’s leading additive manufacturing trade association welcomes new chair
22 May 2025 Mankirat KaurAdditive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the UK’s leading trade association representing the additive manufacturing and 3D printing sectors, has appointed Craig Pyser, CEO of AMufacture, as its new chair. -
ZeroAvia to build manufacturing hub in Scotland
22 May 2025 Mankirat KaurZeroAvia have announced that it will build a major manufacturing facility for production of its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland. -
Subcon announces shortlisted nominees across five categories – celebrating UK and international excellence in manufacturing innovation.
-
Made Smarter backs 400th tech project
10 Jul 2025 Mankirat KaurThe Made Smarter programme has reached a significant milestone after funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West. -
UK-US trade deal comes into force: tariffs slashed for UK auto and aerospace sectors
07 Jul 2025 Mankirat KaurThe UK’s automotive and aerospace sectors are set for a major boost as a landmark UK-US trade deal comes into effect. -
Cake-making engineer inspires a new generation of women in industry
23 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurOn International Women in Engineering Day, Gina Goulding shares how Made Smarter helped her build her cake manufacturing empire -
A day in the life of a Subcon exhibitor
19 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurA behind-the-scenes look at life on the Subcon show floor – straight from the exhibitors themselves. -
Government unveils £14.2bn Sizewell C plan to secure UK’s energy future
12 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurThe UK Government has given the go-ahead for Sizewell C. This is the first British-owned nuclear power station to be announced in over three decades, with HMG as a majority shareholder alongside EDF. -
Subcon 2025 Celebrates Manufacturing Excellence
05 Jun 2025Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards returns for a second year with a new group of winners: Start-up of the Year - Buckingham Magnetics UK Manufacturing Partner of the Year – Sertec International Par ... -
Siemens empowers Hirano to maximize quality and performance in battery manufacturing
09 Jun 2025 Mankirat KaurSiemens and Hirano Tecseed, a Japanese machine builder, are partnering to transform battery manufacturing processes. -
UK’s leading additive manufacturing trade association welcomes new chair
22 May 2025 Mankirat KaurAdditive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the UK’s leading trade association representing the additive manufacturing and 3D printing sectors, has appointed Craig Pyser, CEO of AMufacture, as its new chair. -
ZeroAvia to build manufacturing hub in Scotland
22 May 2025 Mankirat KaurZeroAvia have announced that it will build a major manufacturing facility for production of its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland. -
Subcon announces shortlisted nominees across five categories – celebrating UK and international excellence in manufacturing innovation.