About this expo
SUBCON is recognized as the United Kingdom's leading exhibition dedicated to industrial subcontracting and contract manufacturing. Since its establishment in 1976, this annual event has been instrumental in the manufacturing sector, showcasing a comprehensive range of outsourced, contract, and subcontract services, alongside advanced manufacturing and technology solutions for the British manufacturing industry. It is the sole national exhibition of its kind in the UK, exclusively open to industry professionals.
The event provides a crucial platform for manufacturing buyers, specifiers, and key decision-makers to engage with suppliers offering parts, components, and services across diverse sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and defense. Attendees arrive with specific requirements, including drawings, specifications, live projects, and needs for new suppliers or production solutions. Exhibitors benefit from significant sourcing opportunities and the chance to connect with a VIP Buyers Programme (2026), demonstrating their capabilities in enhancing production, sourcing, and supply chain performance.
SUBCON 2027 will take place from June 9, 2027, to June 10, 2027, at the National Exhibition Centre (The NEC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The exhibition is organized by Centaur Exhibitions and features concurrent programs like CPD-accredited workshops, live demonstrations, and the Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards.
Highlights
5 items- UK's leading trade show for industrial subcontracting and contract manufacturing.
- Held annually at the National Exhibition Centre (The NEC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- Features 200 exhibitors (2026) and 6,000 visitors (2026).
- Includes CPD-accredited workshops and the Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards.
- AUMA listed.
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does SUBCON take place?+
SUBCON will be held from June 9, 2027, to June 10, 2027, at the National Exhibition Centre (The NEC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is an annual event.
Who organizes SUBCON?+
The event is organized by Centaur Exhibitions.
What industries and products are covered at SUBCON?+
SUBCON covers industrial subcontracting and contract manufacturing, showcasing services and technologies for the British manufacturing industry. Core exhibit sectors include CNC turning and milling, precision and additive manufacturing, materials innovation, smart manufacturing technologies, digitalization, IoT, AI, automation, materials testing, surface and heat treatment, engineering services, machining & metal forming, electronics & electrical manufacturing, plastics & rubber technology, composites & engineering materials, surface treatment & coatings, fasteners & mechanical components, castings & forgings, and additive manufacturing.
How can I attend or exhibit at SUBCON?+
SUBCON is open exclusively to industry professionals. The target audience includes manufacturing buyers, specifiers, and key decision-makers. Exhibitors can engage with a VIP Buyers Programme (2026) to connect with these buyers.