Readers of Engineering Capacity are invited to Subcon 2025, The Manufacturing Solutions Show. Taking place at The NEC, Birmingham, on 4 and 5 June.
Subcon is the premier subcontract manufacturing event in the UK where manufacturers and buyers across aerospace, automotive, defence, medical, and more connect to redefine the supply chain with cutting-edge innovations.
Innovations and solutions will be showcased ranging from CNC machining, metal fabrication, electronics and component parts. Other solutions on show include additive manufacturing and metrology solutions, frictionless bearings and cables and controls.
Attendees can participate in CPD-accredited talks and workshops, keeping up to date with the latest trends and advancements in manufacturing.
The event is free to attend for all manufacturing professionals and runs from 9.30 to 17.00 on both days in Hall 3A. There will be a networking drinks party at 16.30 on the 4 June to which all attendees are invited.
Event Highlights
This year’s event will be 10% bigger than last year with over 170 exhibitors. It will feature a new and improved forum and workshop programme with key speakers from JLR, LEGO Group, Airbus Commercial Aircraft and more.
Thursday 5 June will the presentation of The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards, celebrating the best and brightest in the industry.
Visitors can also enjoy pro motorsport simulators – going head-to-head with a real racing superstar, Michael O’Brien, one of the most successful drivers in the modern history of McLaren motorsport. The winner of the fastest lap will receive a PalmerSport driving experience day.
Also on offer will be networking with a twist. PUB-CON is a vibrant new networking hub, perfect for reconnecting with old friends and meeting new contacts. Enjoy refreshing drinks and classic 'pub' games.
Visitors to Subcon will also be able access a spread of co-located events running at the NEC on the same dates. These include Automechanika Birmingham, Med-Tech Innovation Expo, Smart Manufacturing Week, and TCT 3Sixty—all under one roof.
Senior manufacturing professionals will also be able to join a VIP buyers programme offering exclusive networking opportunities.
From Human-Robot collaboration and sustainable practices to clean mobility and breaking silos, this year’s conference programme tackles the hottest topics shaping the industry. Explore challenges like manufacturing security, IP management, and global trading, plus game-changing insights on PLM, composites, and connecting the shop floor to the top floor.
Sponsors and partners include the BTMA, MTA, Qimtek, Smiths Metal Centres, EEPC India and fuel and electric charging network Allstar.
Register for your free ticket at www.subconshow.co.uk
Exhibitors at Subcon 2025 include:
Afon Engineering (Stand D58) specialises in light to heavy fabrication and machining, delivering tailored engineering solutions to diverse industry sectors including oil & gas, nuclear power, renewables, steel making, marine and construction, operating both nationally and internationally.
Alumess (Stand E89) specialises in quality metal component production and OEM assembly for leading clients across various industries worldwide. It has evolved from a single-component supplier to a trusted partner for comprehensive contract manufacturing, OEM assembly and supply chain solutions.
Aluminium Shapes (Stand D40) specialises in the supply of bespoke extrusions, machined and finished components. It offers an all-in-one service incorporating design, manufacture, machining, finishing, and assembly of bespoke aluminium extrusions.
Apex Manufacturing (Stand C58) is a specialist in injection moulding, providing high-quality, precision-moulded components for industries such as medical, automotive, and consumer goods. The company offers a full-service solution, from tooling design and development to high-volume production and secondary operations like ultrasonic welding, pad printing, and assembly.
Assel (Stand C20) is a Contract Electronics Manufacturing provider based in Poland. It is a private, family-owned enterprise, which provides services such as PCB assembly, box build, electronic assembly services, and electro-mechanical integration.
Bridmet (Stand B90) provides a comprehensive turnkey manufacturing service with expertise in sheet metal, fabrication, machining, finishing, and assembly & integration. Its engineering team brings broad skills in design, engineering, project management, and supply chain management, enabling us to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to completion.
Brown & Holmes (Tamworth) (Stand B50) provides turnkey workholding and subcontract machining solutions for a wide range of national and international applications. From design and project management, through to manufacture, assembly, testing and inspection, tooling support and installation, it works with customers within industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, pump and valve and the oil sector.
Bryken (Stand J20) is a family-run and owned sub-contract manufacturer with over 40 years of service and proficiency specialising in the precision engineering of bespoke components.
Carlton Die Castings (Stand B66) manufactures gravity and high-pressure castings in aluminium and zinc combined with an extensive CNC machine shop which now has 20 CNC machines. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Markets supplied into include lighting, castings for safety-critical areas, MOD, electronics, oil and gas, and earth moving equipment.
Clydesdale Engineering (Stand E29) manufactures welded assemblies utilising its extensive in-house manufacturing facilities including fibre laser, tube lasers, tube manipulators and CNC sliding head lathes in its turned parts division. All complemented by our MIG, TIG and robot welding capability and a press shop is equipped with 54 presses ranging from 10 to 800 tons capacity.
Dawson Precision Components (Stand A20) is an independent family owned and run company providing world class manufacturing services. Its UK based facility is accredited to ISO9001:2015 and offers a high-quality, cost-effective machining solution, including special finishes and project management. Sectors served include instrumentation, medical and defence.
DP Engineering (Stand E21) is an established aerospace AS 9100 and ISO 9001 accredited subcontract parts machining business. It offers CNC turning, CNC milling and assembly.
Essentra Components (Stand A51) is a global specialist in the design and manufacture of essential plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. With over 65 years of expertise, it supplies high-quality fasteners, caps, plugs, cable management, and access hardware to industries from manufacturing to energy, electronics to automotive.
Grenville Engineering (Stand E61) excels in precision engineering and manufacturing solutions. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and timely delivery, it specialises in CNC machining & fabrication services: laser cutting, bending, welding and machining.
J P Forrest & Son (Stand C29) is a long-established subcontract engineering company specialising in the manufacture of medium to heavy welded steel fabrications, machining, and assembly to customer specific requirements up to 20 tonne in weight. Typical examples of equipment manufactured include gear cases, housings, mainframes, base frames, levers, shafts, couplings, and equipment bodies for a diverse range of industries.
Leicester Precision Components (Stand G90) is a UK-based contract manufacturer specializing in precision-machined castings, extrusions, and sub-assemblies for global customers. With facilities in both England and India, it delivers high-volume, cost-effective components to the automotive and general engineering sectors from modern, ethical, and environmentally sustainable sites.
Milturn Precision (Stand A68) specialises in precision engineering and metal finishing. Services include CNC milling, turning, and 5-axis machining. Its metal finishing expertise includes sulphuric anodising, hard anodising, powder coating, wet spray painting, and laser engraving to improve both function and appearance.
Perfect Bore Manufacturing (Stand J10) is a UK-based precision engineering company specialising in the honing, gundrilling, and superfinishing of cylindrical bores. It delivers ultra-precise machining solutions to customers across the aerospace, defence, oil & gas, nuclear, and motorsport industries.
Responsive Engineering (Stand A28) specialises in complex components and fabrications for many critical sectors. Capabilities include laser/plasma/waterjet cutting, small precision CNC machining, large 5-axis multi-tasking and huge gantry and horizontal milling machines.
Titan Manufacturing (Stand C41) is a specialist in sheet metal fabrication, CNC precision, laser cutting and also has painting and blasting facilities, It offers a one-stop service with 50 multi-skilled employees spread over two purpose-built facilities.
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