ALFED is the proud partner of UK Metals Expo (UKME) to be held on 14 and 15 September at the NEC, Birmingham.

The UK Metals Expo will be the first time that the entire industry is both represented and brought together fully under one roof from primary metal manufacture, supply chain management, processing metals, fabrication, surface coatings and recycling with industry experts, leading vendors and manufacturers such as Unilever, Royal Mint, Airbus, Jaguar Land Rover, Brompton Cycle, the Ministry of Defence, Ford Motor company, Landsec and Rolls-Royce.

ALFED CEO Tom Jones is among the governing body for the UK Metals Expo.

“The Aluminium Federation is excited to be involved as a supporter in the new event for our sector,” Jones said.

“The annual showpiece aims to foster relationships and maximise opportunities between the manufacturing, construction and infrastructure supply chains; advance education, share best practice and accelerate innovation in our sector.

“It is a fantastic event to be involved in, showcasing the best in class across the whole supply chain. I’m thrilled to say that a number of ALFED members have already signed up.”

UK Metals Expo is a free to attend event with over 100 exhibitors and 60 seminars spread across 4 theatres

Take a sneak peek at the 2022 UK Metals Expo programme

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