In just three years, the Expo has become a cornerstone of the industry calendar, boasting 300 exhibitors and drawing more than 7,000 industry professionals from 51 countries.
The Expo brought together companies, buyers, supply chain partners, and industry peers, fostering meaningful connections and opportunities for growth across the entire metals supply chain. This year saw a 51% increase in attendance, with a satisfaction score of 8.3/10 from the post-show survey.
The diversity of industries represented, from aerospace and automotive to construction and renewable energy, demonstrates the Expo’s central role in connecting the entire metals supply chain, explained . This year’s exhibitors showcased cutting-edge solutions tailored to a wide variety of sectors, reinforcing the event’s position as a critical hub for innovation and collaboration.
In addition to exhibitor presence, the Expo fostered an environment ripe for networking and deal-making. Many attendees reported securing new business partnerships and contracts, reflecting the Expo’s role as a facilitator for tangible growth and collaboration within the metals industry.
With attendees and exhibitors from 51 countries, UK Metals Expo continues to grow its global influence, becoming a major international platform for the metals industry. This year saw a marked increase in cross-border collaborations, as businesses from around the world explored new markets and partnerships.
With four theatres and 30 hours of content, the free seminar programme was highly praised, notably having Chris McDonald MP underpin the UK Government’s commitment to a Manufacturing Strategy.
Chris McDonald, delivering the opening keynote speech, reinforced that an Industrial Strategy is "a great opportunity for all those who work in industry and will enable the UK to attract the investment that we need to grow the economy and generate wealth to rebuild public services and tackle poverty and inequality".
UK Metals Expo will return to the NEC, Birmingham, on 10 and 11 September 2025.
For more information, visit https://ukmetalsexpo.com/exhibit.
