Find your next supplier at Subcon - The Manufacturing Solutions Show
Subcon is back!
Join us at the NEC Birmingham, June 4–5, for the UK’s go-to event for manufacturing buyers.
Explore 180+ 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's on? - Highlights
Networking welcome drinks & entertainment
All visitors, exhibitors and speakers are invited to a welcome drinks reception. Taking place at 16.30 pm on day 1. Relax, unwind and network after a busy day at the show!
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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
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MEDICAL
Who's exhibiting?
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Good range of companies and informative talks, highly recommended!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We had a great time at Subcon and met many valuable potential suppliers!
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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.
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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.
How do I register?
Registration is FREE, quick and easy!
Click here to complete your registration.
How can my company exhibit?
Our sales team are on hand to supply you with everything you need to know about exhibiting at Subcon 2025,
fill out our exhibitor enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.
Accommodation - Where to stay?
Book through our official accommodation partner for
exclusive discounted rates.
Latest Industry News
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Additive 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. -
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ZeroAvia have announced that it will build a major manufacturing facility for production of its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland. -
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Subcon announces shortlisted nominees across five categories – celebrating UK and international excellence in manufacturing innovation. -
Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shotton. -
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We're thrilled to share exciting updates from UK Electronics Ltd as we gear up for Subcon 2025! As one of the UK’s most trusted electronic manufacturing partners, we’ll be exhibiting on Stand D90, and ... -
BAE Systems has developed innovative new approaches in the production of energetics and propellants expected to strengthen supply chain resilience for the UK and its allies. -
Bentley Motors has revealed AI technology that will enhance the craftsmanship, sustainability and innovation of the brand’s iconic car interiors. -
The Growth Company has joined leading employers across Greater Manchester to offer T Level placements – and is urging other businesses to follow their lead. -
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ZEWIN MOULD / Dongguan Jia Bo's World Class Mouldmaking , Moulding and Assembly capabilities further enhanced with the addition of new Class 7 ISO 13485 Cleanroom moulding and assembly capabilities no ... -
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Rosehill Polymers Group has opened a new factory in Sowerby Bridge following a previous financing agreement with UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Virgin Money.
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