The UK's leading Metals exhibition

Welcome to UK Metals Expo

4 & 5 November 2026 at the NEC

The leading event that brings the entire metals supply chain together with the worlds of engineering, manufacturing & construction.

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What Makes UK Metals an unmissable event for the metals industry?

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.

Who should visit UK Metals?

Foster relationships and maximise opportunities across the metals supply chains.
Advance education, share best practices, and drive innovation in the industry.
Position the metals industry in the circular economy.
Showcase top solutions across the supply chain.

Free entry. 300+ exhibitors, 4 theatres, 30 seminars and 100+ speakers – all in one venue.

What solutions will you discover?

Explore hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest machinery, automation, tooling and production technologies, including:

Source a wide range of materials from leading metal stockholders & distributors.
Learn about the new technology, machinery, tools, training and services.
Connect with all the market experts under one roof.

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.

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"

“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.”

"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!)"

"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."