For manufacturing companies who want to publicise their products, trade shows are a great use of time and money. By combining exposure and personal interaction, companies can expose themselves to a large number of potential leads, offering an experience for the business and attendee that no other form of marketing can replicate.

Exhibiting at trade shows however, is not cheap and most likely you’ll find you only have the budget to display at one or two. In this respect, companies must determine which show will be the most profitable for them.

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Here is a run down of the top 5 manufacturing trade shows happening this year, put together by by Wurkhouse Creative Agency, Inbound Marketers for the Manufacturing Industry.

Advanced Manufacturing

When? 4th – 6th June 2019

Where? NEC, Birmingham

What is it?

The ‘Advanced Manufacturing’ show exhibits cutting edge manufacturing to an audience of production professionals. This is a dedicated event for buyers to be able to benchmark the latest manufacturing technology on the market, enabling them to make their investment and purchasing decisions.

Why should you attend?

The Advanced Manufacturing show will allow you to meet key decision makers across a broad range of industry sectors. Meet face to face with empowered buyers from blue chip OEM’s and Tier 1 manufacturers and other visitors from major industrial engineering groups, responsible for tactical subcontract manufacturing procurement, supply chain management and special process outsourcing.

Industry sectors: Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Materials, Energy, Rail, Oil & Gas, Defence & Security.

Further info & tickets: http://www.advancedmanufacturingshow.co.uk/

SubCon

When? 4th – 6th June 2018

Where? Birmingham NEC

What is it?

Subcon the UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing supply chain show dedicated to outsourced engineering services. With over 40 years under its belt, Subcon is the go-to event for subcontract manufacturing buyers looking for suppliers, benchmark capabilities, and secure contracts in order to remain competitive in a global market.

Why should you attend?

If your target market is subcontract manufacturing buyers from across a range of industries, then this show is the one for you.

Industry sectors: Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Materials, Energy, Rail, Oil & Gas, Defence & Security.

Further info & tickets: http://www.subconshow.co.uk/

The Manufacturing Management Show

When? 12th - 13th June 2019

Where? Ricoh Arena, Coventry

What is it?

The Manufacturing Management Show is the only UK event to bring everything you need to know about running a successful manufacturing site under one roof. From maintenance and materials handling to continuous improvement and other management skills, this show takes a multitude of different topics and brings them into one convenient place.

Why should you attend?

Manufacturing managers from a range of industry sectors will be in attendance.

Industry sectors: Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Materials, Packaging, Energy, Defence & Security, Pharma/Bio.

Further info & tickets: http://www.manufacturingmanagementshow.co.uk/

Northern & Southern Manufacturing & Electronics

When? Southern: 5th - 7th February 2019 | Northern: 2nd - 3rd October 2019

Where? Southern: FIVE, Farnborough, Hampshire | Northern: Event City, Manchester

What is it?

The UK’s largest manufacturing technology, electronics and subcontracting exhibition with companies showing from all industry sectors.

Why should you attend?

These manufacturing trade shows have large visitor turnouts due to the size of the overall show. If you want to showcase your company to a large audience, this show is a great place to start.

Industry sectors: Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Materials, Marine & Offshore, Packaging, Energy, Defence & Security, Pharma/Bio.

Further info & tickets: Southern: http://www.industrysouth.co.uk/ | Northern: http://www.industrynorth.co.uk/

TCT Show

When? 24th – 26th September 2019

Where? NEC, Birmingham

What is it?

The TCT Show is one of the world’s leading events dedicated to 3D printing technologies and additive manufacturing. TCT is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of 3D technologies in whatever guise they take, be that software, inspection and metrology or simply new and innovative takes on conventional manufacturing techniques such as moulding, tooling and machining.

Why should you attend?

If your product, service, software fits this profile then TCT is the place for you to exhibit.

Further info & tickets: http://www.tctshow.com/

This guide was written by Wurkhouse Creative Agency, Inbound Marketers for the Manufacturing Industry