About Subcon 2027
Subcon is the UK's dedicated show for subcontract manufacturing. Exhibitors offer precision machining, fabrication, casting, moulding, surface treatment and assembly services.
Why it matters for machine research
Shows the UK subcontract base that operates much of the country's CNC and fabrication equipment.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Group the exhibitors you need by process, then compare like with like on the same questions.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.
Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | Subcon – The UK's Subcontract Manufacturing Show |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Rapid News Group |
| How often | Annual |
| Venue | NEC Birmingham |
| Official site | subconshow.co.uk |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.