As UK manufacturing and engineering undergo rapid transformation, one event stands out as the strategic gathering for professionals across the metals value chain. UK Metals Expo 2025 (www.ukmetalsexpo.com) returns to the NEC Birmingham on 10–11 September, bringing together suppliers, innovators, and industry leaders in a solution-focused environment.
Now in its fourth year, the event has built a reputation for being more than just another trade show. For production leaders, procurement heads, and technical decision-makers, it’s a unique opportunity to benchmark suppliers, gain fresh insight, and align teams around current market priorities.
Highlights of UK Metals Expo 2025
- 320+ exhibitors across the full metals value chain
- Four theatres with 140+ expert speakers
- Headline keynote comes from T. V. Narendran, CEO of Tata Steel and Chair of the World Steel Association
- A dedicated Mentoring & Careers Day focused on skills and workforce development
The UK’s Premier Marketplace for Metals and Manufacturing Solutions
At the heart of UK Metals Expo 2025 is a hands-on exhibition of more than 320 companies spanning raw materials, advanced processing, automation, and sustainability — reflecting the priorities of modern manufacturing and fabrication.
Source high-quality materials
Global leaders such as Tata Steel, Hydro Aluminium, Swiss Steel, ArcelorMittal Distribution Solution, Marcegaglia, Outokumpu, and UK distributors like Premier Steel Stockholding and Langley Alloys bring carbon steel, stainless, and aerospace-grade alloys.
Processing and machinery in action
Live demos from Bystronic, Behringer, KASTO, FabStation, Kerf Developments, and Vecchiato showcase cutting, forming, and high-precision machining solutions.
Digital systems and factory automation
Smarter, leaner manufacturing through platforms from Epicor Software, Fitfactory Technology, Innoval Technology, and RamBase Cloud ERP.
Specialist services and outsourced processing
Batch fabrication, polishing, welding, additive manufacturing and more from Professional Polishing Services, Alloy Heat Treatment, Fugo Tech, and Southwest Fabrications.
Sustainability, circularity and logistics
Players in decarbonisation and recycling — including BMRA, ALFED, CF Booth, Peel Ports, DB Cargo and Auditel — will showcase solutions for resilient, low-emission supply chains.
A Strategic Conference for Industry Practitioners
Running alongside the exhibition, a two-day conference features 30+ sessions tailored to manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and sustainability professionals.
Speakers include leaders from Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin Lagonda, Babcock International, Brompton Bicycle, Airbus, British Steel, Hydro Aluminium, Marcegaglia, Outokumpu, Sir Robert McAlpine, Leonardo, and Rolls-Royce.
Themes span EAF steelmaking, CBAM readiness, circular economy models, and low-carbon sourcing. Experts from Make UK, CRU, MEPS, and the Materials Processing Institute will unpack the policy and pricing landscape shaping sourcing strategies in 2025 and beyond.
The headline keynote comes from T. V. Narendran, CEO of Tata Steel and Chair of the World Steel Association, delivering a rare UK appearance to share a global perspective on steel’s future.
Built for Team Alignment
“UK Metals Expo is not just a show you visit. It’s a platform you use,” says Conference Chairman Lord Rupert Redesdale. Cross-functional teams attend together, enabling engineers, buyers, and project leads to align priorities and strategies.
Skills, Careers and the Future Workforce
The Mentoring and Careers Day (11 September) invites students, career switchers, and early-career professionals to explore roles across the sector. Sessions are supported by the UK Space Agency, Imperial College, IOM3, Swansea University, and others, concluding with one-to-one guidance and networking with employers and mentors.
Plan Your Visit
If you’re sourcing, modernising, scaling, or strategising, UK Metals Expo connects you with the entire metals supply chain.
📅 10–11 September 2025
📍 NEC Birmingham, Halls 11 & 12
🎟 Register free at www.ukmetalsexpo.com
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