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The Automotive Supply Chain Forum attracts engineers, purchasing teams and R&D professionals from OEMs, and Tier 1 Manufacturers to find solutions for the production of vehicles.
Amongst the backdrop of a majorly disrupted supply chain and ambitious government transport decarbonisation target, the three day event offers opportunities to network and build your business face to face by promoting your strategies and innovation directly to the purse holders.
Meet 1,500 senior visitors;
Vehicle Manufacturers - 25%
Tier 1s – 35%
Tier 2s & Upstream – 40%
Visitors to the Supply Chain Forum, include:
Supply Chain Product Categories
Automotive Components & Systems
- Engine & Powertrain
- Steering, Suspension & Braking
- Advance Electronics, Entertainment & Instruments
- Switching Lighting & Signalling
- Commercial Vehicle Fittings & Equipment
- Light Trailer Equipment
Computer Hardware & Software
- IT Hardware/Infrastructure
- Software Applications/Systems
Consultancy & Service Providers – Including Product Engineering
- E-Business/IT Service Providers
- Forecasting, Marketing & Publics Relations
- Management Consultancy
Factory/ Production Equipment
- Abrasives, Coolants & Machine Lubrication
- Assembly Automation Equipment
- Casting/Foundry Equipment
- Cleaning/Degreasing Equipment
- Counting/Weighing Equipment
- Engraving/Marking/Traceability Equipment
- Hand/Power Tools & Machine Tools
- Heat Treatment Equipment/Consumables & Painting Equipment
- Inspection/Measurement Equipment & Process Control Equipment
- Packaging/Filling Equipment/Materials
- Production Test Equipment & Rapid Prototyping Machines
- Soldering Equipment & Surface Treatment Equipment
- Welding Equipment & Workholding
- Factory General Equipment Special Purpose Production Machinery
Manufacturing Process & Subcontract Services
- Assembly
- Cleaning/Coating/Painting
- Dimensional Measurement
- Fastening & Welding
- Heat Treatment/ Stress Relieving
- Machining
- Marking/Printing
- Metal Casting/Forming
- Metalworking
- Plastics/Elastomers Moulding/Processing
- Rapid Prototyping
Skills, Learning & Human Resources
- Advisory Bodies/Centres of Excellence
- Educational Establishments
- Recruitment Services
- Training Services
Product Engineering, Research & Development
- R&D Themes
- Design & Development Services
- Product Homologation/Certification Services
- Product/Material Failure Investigation (Technical Service)
- Testing Services
- Diagnostic & Testing Equipment
- Design Office Supplies
Tooling, Toolmaking, Jigs & Fixtures
- Jigs & Fixtures
- Standard Tooling
- Tooling Materials/Lubricants
- Toolmaking
Vehicle Raw Materials
- Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings
- Ceramics & Composites
- Fabrics
- Foams & Cellular Rubber Materials
- Friction Materials
- Glass
- Insulation/Damping Materials
- Metals
- Minerals/Natural Fibres
- Perforated & Expanded Materials
- Polymers