Supply chain solutions at Subcon

Subcon 2026, from 3-4 June 2026 in Birmingham (UK), spotlights subcontract manufacturing, supply chain solutions and engineering excellence. ISMR, an international media partner at the event, previews the event in its April issue.

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A key UK event for manufacturing supply chains, Subcon, returns to Hall 3A at the NEC in Birmingham (UK) on 3-4 June 2026. The exhibition covers everything from assembly work; CNC machining; metal fabrication; electronics; component parts and more. 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.

“Bringing together over 200 exhibitors and 6000 visitors, Subcon delivers a vital platform for innovation, collaboration and business development across the UK’s industrial sectors. The event continues to strengthen its reputation as the go-to event for subcontract manufacturing, supply-chain solutions and engineering excellence in the UK,” the show organiser, Mark Allen Group, explained.

“Subcon is the UK’s largest manufacturing supply chain show. It showcases the technologies, partnerships and processes driving the future of British manufacturing. Subcon’s core sectors cover aerospace, automotive, defence and medical. Exhibitors are committed to helping OEMs and tier suppliers deliver smarter, more resilient production,” it continued.

“With 200+ subcontractors, cutting-edge technology, CPD-certified workshops, live demos and industry-leading keynotes, Subcon is where business gets done. In just two years, we’ve seen an 85% surge in visitors and a 30% increase in exhibitors,” confirmed the show organiser.

ISMR is an international media partner at Subcon; its May issue will be distributed at the event.

CPD-accredited conference programme

A major highlight of the show, the Subcon Conference, will once again feature a CPD-accredited programme tackling urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the sector.

To read the rest of this article in the April 2026 issue of ISMR, see https://joom.ag/oVvd/p36