What is METALEX?

Now in its 33rd year, Metalex is now Southeast Asia’s largest international machine tools and metalworking technology trade exhibition and conference which spans 64,000 sq ft of exhibition space at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). In 2018 it attracted 99,998 visitors. This year it is looking to host over 4,000 brands from 50 countries, and numerous conferences and seminars.

Why should you attend?

METALEX 2019 will pave the way to sustainable successes in the imminent 4.0 era for the region’s metalworking industry. Under the theme of “New Smart Technologies,” featuring Smart Wire & Tube Technologies, Smart Materials, and Smart Sensor Technologies, the show will open up new horizons in metalworking excellence and growth through over 4,800 items of new machine tools, metalworking solutions, sheet metal forming innovations, and many other metalworking technologies by 4,000 brands from 50 countries including national pavilions including one for the UK (sponsored visit options listed below) as well as many other exciting smart new features, contents, and business opportunities that will take your business to the next level. METALEX will be the smart gateway that will enable you to tap into the demanding ASEAN market in the most efficient and effective way.

METALEX 2019 will open up a new world of smart metalworking technologies, many of which will make their debuts in ASEAN while many will be exhibited only at METALEX. This edition will put focuses on the following profiles amongst many other metalworking technologies and solutions:

• New technology for metal wire & cable as well as tube & pipe
• New materials such as aluminium and lightweight materials
• Smart sensors such as micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), wireless and the internet of things (IoT)

What are the exhibition sectors?

Metal Machine Tools, Sheet Metal Forming Machines, Precision Measuring and Testing, Machine Tool and Accessories, Tools and Tooling, Grinding Wheel and Abrasives, Moulds and Dies, Fluid Power, Power Transmission, Assembly and Handling, Wire, Tube, Fastener, Controller and Computer Systems, Welding, Semi-Products and Raw Material, Robotics.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) Sponsorship

DIT is sponsoring the show with grants of £2,500 and therefore a stand in the fully furnished Great Britain branded Pavilion measuring nine square metres will now cost £2,965*, a six square metre stand – £2326* and a twelve square metre stand – £6884* (larger stand sizes are available).

Cut off date for applications: 26th July 2019

For further information on sponsorship options contact Karen Finegold on karen.finegold@eia.co.uk

Who is attending?

Exhibitors, buyers and key decision-makers in numerous market sectors across the globe including:

• Aerospace & Automotive, Parts Manufacturing
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Architecture & Design
• Building & Construction
• Electrical / Electronics Manufacturing
• Engineering, Contracting Manufacturing & Turnkey Projects
• Food & Beverage Machine
• Furniture
• IT & Telecommunications
• Manufacturing & Processing
• Material Testing & Inspection
• Medical Profession, Dentistry, Medical Division
• Metal Component & Products Manufacturing
• Mould & Die
• Motor & Vehicles
• Oil & Gas
• Parts & Bearing
• Petroleum & Petrochemical
• Pharmaceutical / Medical
• Rubber & Plastic Products Manufacturing
• Ship Building / Marine Engineering
• Tools
• Transport, Storage & Handling