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Easyfairs acquires UK Metals Expo

Easyfairs has acquired UK Metals Expo Limited. This move seamlessly complements Europe’s largest network of powerhouse industrial events, which boasts 30+ manufacturing and industrial processing exhibitions and earlier this year saw Southern Manufacturing & Electronics added to Easyfairs’ distinguished portfolio.



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Easyfairs today announced the acquisition of UK Metals Expo Limited. This move seamlessly complements Europe’s largest network of powerhouse industrial events, which boasts 30+ manufacturing and industrial processing exhibitions and earlier this year saw Southern Manufacturing & Electronics added to Easyfairs’ distinguished portfolio.
 
Since its launch in 2022, UK Metals Expo has become firmly established as the annual event uniting the entire metals supply chain. The event has experienced phenomenal year on year growth in visitor attendance and exhibitor participation and enjoys the support of all key trade associations in the sector. This growth, coupled with strong enthusiasm from all stakeholders for networking and learning opportunities, has positioned the event as a significant force shaping the future of the metals sector in the UK. The next edition will take place on 10 & 11 September 2025 at the NEC Birmingham and will welcome 380 exhibitors.
 
UK Metals Expo joins a portfolio of established Easyfairs events, including the UK-based Advanced Engineering and Southern Manufacturing & Electronics. There are obvious synergies between the events, including strong relationships with leading industry associations, plus an enhanced network of key visitor and exhibitor brands and complete supply chain coverage, offering more annual touch points for stakeholders to connect and do business. This knowledge, range of experts, suppliers, technology, creativity and innovation, is set to serve the entire UK manufacturing value chain.
 
UK Metals Expo also becomes part of a portfolio of European events including: Metal Madrid – part of Advanced Manufacturing Madrid – Spain’s largest annual gathering for manufacturing, machining and metal processing, Metavak in The Netherlands and Journée de Métal in Belgium, to name but a few. The synergy between the events opens up numerous exciting opportunities for the UK Metals Expo exhibitors to unlock channels to new audiences across Europe.
 
Alison Willis, CEO of Easyfairs UK & Global, commented: “We are excited to work with the UK Metals Expo team to continue to grow and develop this fantastic event. Supporting and championing the manufacturing industry has become an integral part of Easyfairs’ mission. Easyfairs will strive to further strengthen UK Metals Expo with our technology infrastructure, sizeable database from running 30+ industrial events and strong relationships with relevant media and associations. I’m confident that together we will be even better placed to serve this renowned community.”
 
“It was vital for us to consider what was best for the future of the event and the community it serves. Our event was borne out of a relationship with the UK Metals Council, so we needed to find the right organiser who would continue to position it as the annual focal point for the metals sector,” commented Jason Franks, Managing Director of UK Metals Expo. “Easyfairs was immediately identified as the perfect home for the UK Metals Expo. Myself and the team recognise the synergies between our values, objectives and long-term plans and are all excited to work with the Easyfairs team to continue to successfully deliver the 2025 event and beyond. This is the obvious next step in the UK Metals Expo journey.”

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