Exhibition organiser EasyFairs, which owns the Advanced Engineering and Southern Manufacturing events, has acquired UK Metals Expo
UK Metals Expo joins a powerful portfolio of established Easyfairs events, including the UK-based Advanced Engineering and Southern Manufacturing & Electronics. The obvious synergies between the events, including strong relationships with leading industry associations, not to mention the enhanced network of key visitor and exhibitor brands and complete supply chain coverage, offer more annual touch points for stakeholders to connect and do business. This melting pot of knowledge, experts, suppliers, technology and creativity will be perfectly placed to serve the entire UK manufacturing value chain, 365 days a year, and with innovation at its heart.
UK Metals Expo also becomes part of a portfolio of European events including: Metal Madrid - part of Advanced Manufacturing Madrid - Spain’s largest annual gathering for manufacturing, machining and metal processing; Metavak in The Netherlands; and Journée de Métal in Belgium. The synergy between the events opens up numerous exciting opportunities for the UK Metals Expo exhibitors to unlock channels to new audiences across Europe.
Alison Willis, CEO of Easyfairs UK & Global, commented: “We are excited to work with the UK Metals Expo team to continue to grow and develop this fantastic event. Supporting and championing the manufacturing industry has become an integral part of Easyfairs’ mission. Easyfairs will strive to further strengthen UK Metals Expo with our technology infrastructure, sizeable database from running 30+ industrial events and strong relationships with relevant media and associations. I’m confident that together we will be even better placed to serve this renowned community.”
“It was vital for us to consider what was best for the future of the event and the community it serves. Our event was borne out of a relationship with the UK Metals Council, so we needed to find the right organiser who would continue to position it as the annual focal point for the metals sector,” commented Jason Franks, Managing Director of UK Metals Expo. “Easyfairs was immediately identified as the perfect home for the UK Metals Expo. Myself and the team recognise the synergies between our values, objectives and long-term plans and are all excited to work with the Easyfairs team to continue to successfully deliver the 2025 event and beyond. This is the obvious next step in the UK Metals Expo journey.”