UK Metals Expo: the Leading Trade Show for Metal Engineers and Manufacturers this September at the NEC in Birmingham

UK Metals Expo is the leading event that bring together the entire metals supply chain with the manufacturing and engineering community from 11 and 12 September 2024 at the NEC Birmingham.

This free-to-attend exhibition and conference will showcase a wide range of innovative products, services, and interactive sessions led by experts. Particpants include United Autosports, Celtic Freeport, Boeing, JLR, JCB, ADS Group, Frog Bikes, Volvo Cars, William Hare, GS1 UK, Tata Steel, Marcegaglia, Make UK, Outokumpu, Norsk Hydro, CELSA Steel UK, LIBERTY Steel Group, EMR Group, and the MTC.

The show is the largest marketplace for both domestic and international exhibitors in the industry with over 300 leading companies exhibiting, providing immersive live demonstrations, product launches and interactive displays.

From primary metal manufacturing to supply chain management, design, metal processing, metalworking, fabrication, machinery, surface finishing, and recycling, the expo covers the entire spectrum of the industry.

The conference programme includes 50 sessions and over 100 leading practitioners across four stages, offering valuable insights into the current state of the metal industry and emerging technologies and strategies.

“We find ourselves at a pivotal moment for our country and the metal industry. The UK is not only the birthplace of the industrial revolution; it’s also where the next chapter of the industry is being written. With a new government comes new hopes, new directions, and new opportunities. Together, we will help shape the future of the UK metals supply chain and drive transformative change across many industrial sectors”, emphasised UK Metals Expo Chair Lord Rupert Redesdale.

UK Metals Expo Day 1 will explore a wide array of critical topics, starting with the “State of the UK Metals Industry Report,” which offers key insights into the metals supply chain. Sessions will address sustainability, trade, policy, and the reality of UK manufacturing, featuring industry leaders like Tata Steel UK CEO Rajesh Nair.

Attendees will explore the circular economy in various sectors, strategies for achieving Net Zero emissions, and trends in the carbon steel market.

Additional discussions include the adoption of automation, advancements in non-ferrous and light metals, innovations in UK titanium manufacturing, the shift to electric arc furnace steelmaking, and the vision for UK energy independence by 2035.

Day 2 sessions include advancements in structural steelwork reuse, and the benefits of aluminium manufacturing with recycled scrap.

Additional discussions focus on securing funding for sustainable projects, providing a practical guide to CBAM , revolutionising home energy retrofits, and the impact of digital legislation on product passports in construction and metals industries.

For the full conference agenda, exhibitor list, floor plan, and to receive your free badge, please visit the website below.

UK Metals Expo www.ukmetalsexpo.com