Review – Top Exhibitors
Exhibitors signed. New hall sealed. Subcon 2023 delivered The eagerly anticipated Subcon Show returned to Birmingham’s NEC for two exceptional days of industry celebration and innovation!
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he 46th edition of Subcon truly lived up to its reputation as the industry’s leading subcontract manufacturing supply chain show and continued to bring together an abundance of high-quality visitors with over 4,500 in attendance. This represented a 15% increase on 2022, 70% of whom had joint/sole responsibility in purchasing.
Seamless entry into 12 shows For the first time, the Subcon badge also gave visitors access to a number of other shows taking place in adjacent halls on the same dates. Visitors had free access and seamless entry into Subcon, MedTech Innovation Expo, TCT 3Sixty, Automechanika Birmingham, Automotive Supply Chain Forum, Smart Factory Expo, Design Engineering Expo, Maintec and Drives and Controls Zone.
Feelings of success were mirrored by exhibitors. Simon Bluff, Managing Director at Taylor Forgings, commented, “It’s been a really good day so far, the footfall has been amazing, and we’ve had orders well in excess of £300,000 today alone.” Simon’s comments were echoed by an impressive on-site rebook rate of 60%, and the average stand size increasing by 28%.
Even bigger and even better in 2024: Subcon returns to the NEC, Birmingham on the 5th-6th June 2024, this time in Hall 3A, making it even easier to access the events, via transport hubs, taking place across the same dates. Additionally, the Subcon floorplan has had an incredible 33% expansion on 2023, this along with the high rebook rate and the continued growth in visitors makes for a brilliant couple of days next year.
World class manufacturing solution providers More than 200 solution providers were in attendance, representing the best of British manufacturing alongside a wealth of market-leading international suppliers. Thousands of new products and innovations were on display across the full range of advanced engineering technology, systems and services – from additive manufacturing and metrology solutions to frictionless
bearings, cables and controls, and everything in between. Conference takeover! Curated by The Engineer, Manufacturing Management and Machinery, Subcon brought together a variety of quality conference content. The conference delivered high-quality, case study-led discussions on a range of topics including Automation; Cybersecurity; Energy Storage; Net Zero; Recruitment & Retention, Supply Chain Resilience and much more, featuring speakers such as Professor Paul Monks, Chief Scientific Advisor for the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero, and Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the MTC.
This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: FARO, Grenville Engineering, Rivetmaker & SIC Marking. Further details can be found on this page and the next. For more information on visitor and exhibitor opportunities, and to register your interest, please visit: www.subconshow.co.uk
Grenville Engineering enhances capabilities with arrival of state-of-the-art Tube Laser
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xcitement is in the air at Grenville Engineering as the cutting-edge Bison machine, the Tube Laser, arrived on-site today. A buzz of activity surrounds the installation as it is carefully craned into position, marking a significant milestone for Grenville’s continuous pursuit of excellence in precision engineering. State-of-the-Art Technology The RVD SMARTFIBRE TF 8020.3000 CNC Fiber Tube Laser represents the latest advancement in laser cutting technology. This state-of-theart Bison machine is poised to expand Grenville Engineering’s capabilities and allow the company to work with a wide range of materials and shapes. Equipped with cutting-edge features, it brings a new level of flexibility, ensuring that the company can cater to even the most unique project needs. Benefits to Grenville Engineering The arrival of this cutting-edge machine promises several significant benefits for Grenville Engineering and its valued partners and customers, including Enhanced Precision, Versatile Materials and Shapes, Shorter Lead Times, CostEfficiency and Eco-Friendly Practices. Sales Director Stuart Rawlinson says,
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“Our new Tube Laser isn’t just a piece of equipment; it’s a game-changer for Grenville Engineering. This arrival elevates our ability to meet customer needs and enter new markets like never before. This clearly reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and increasing capacity.” As the machine takes place in the production lineup, Grenville looks forward to better serving its customers and tackling new projects. This marks a significant step towards excellence in precision engineering and the company's mission to provide high-quality, innovative solutions to its clients. 01782 577929 sales@grenville-engineering.co.uk www.grenville-engineering.co.uk
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