UK Metals Expo: The home of the UK Metals Supply Chain

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UK Metals Expo is the only UK event that brings the full metals supply chain together – from raw materials and processing through to fabrication, finishing, recycling and reuse. 

In 2026 the event takes place on 4–5 November at NEC Birmingham, co-located with Advanced Engineering and Lab Innovations.

One trip to Birmingham, two days, and a year’s worth of metals and engineering conversations in one place.

Source, Learn, Solve: Key Reasons to Come

Benchmark your Metals Supply Chain

Compare materials, processes, machinery and services from across the full metals supply chain in one visit – from mills and stockholders to processors, fabricators, recyclers and technology providers.
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Get Answers to Live Projects

Turn two days in Birmingham into a year’s worth of supplier meetings, market research and internal thinking time – without juggling dozens of separate visits and calls.
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Stay ahead on Policy and Sustainability

Use the free conference theatres to get clear, practical insight on green steel, CBAM, decarbonisation pathways, supply-chain resilience and more – then cross-check what you hear with what you see on the show floor.

Your Efficient Annual 'Metals MOT'

Turn two days in Birmingham into a year’s worth of supplier meetings, market research and internal thinking time – without juggling dozens of separate visits and calls.

Four Theatres. Two days of cutting-edge insight

All our sessions are free to attend and open for you to drop in as you please

Your free registration gives you access to a full two-day programme spread across four expert-led theatres – designed for engineers, buyers, operations leaders and decision-makers across the metals supply chain.”

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Theatre 1

 Explore the metals industry’s strategic challenges and best practices in sectors like construction, hydrogen, EVs, wind, and solar. Hear from industry leaders on how to drive sustainable growth and efficiency across the supply chain.

The Big Issues →

Theatre 2

Learn more about the sustainable future of aluminium production. Dive into circular economy strategies, cutting-edge recycling innovations, and the path to achieving Net Zero in the aluminium sector.

Sustainability and Circular Economy →

Theatre 3

Stay at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and materials science. Discover how innovations in engineering and technology are shaping next-gen productivity, competitiveness, and new market applications.

Innovation and Technology →

Theatre 4

Future-proof your business against market turbulence: discuss strategies for navigating shifting market trends, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions. Gain insights into local sourcing, re-shoring, and policies that will shape the future of global supply chains.

Supply Chain, Trade & Policy →

What our Attendees Think...

"It’s great to see, finally, a UK based metals expo that can promote and is a platform for us all to see what British companies can offer in the UK"
Anthony FeekCEO - Target Steel Ltd
“The show is absolutely fantastic. I’ve been here the past two years. It’s grown year-on-year. It’s really positive to see engagement from a wider global industry.”
Tom Gaudoin HARSCO
"Day 2 of the UK Metals Expo proved to be even better than Day 1. Great to catch several excellent discussion panels as well as visiting a few of my selected stands (though the expo is so vast that there was no chance of seeing them all!)"
Stephen Barclay CEng MIET MEng (Oxon) MBAHead of Executive Office - Tata Steel UK
"Great expo! It was fantastic to connect with both new and long-standing customers, as well as our trusted suppliers. The seminars were insightful, and the networking opportunities invaluable."
Darren MoultCEO - Stainless Steel Services Ltd (Irestal) and British Stainless Steel Association Board Member (NEBOSH)

Who Attends? Meet the People Shaping the UK Metals Industry

Who Attends:

    • Engineers, Technical Specialists, Buyers, Supply-Chain Managers, Operations and Production Leaders, and Business Owners.
    • Primary Producers, Stockholders, Processors, Fabricators, Surface Treatment specialists, recyclers and technology providers.

Example Brands: 

    • Previous editions have attracted decision-makers from Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Siemens, Balfour Beatty, BAE Systems, JCB, Tata Steel, Boeing, Safran, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK, GKN Aerospace, Leonardo and more.