Over 2,000 decision-makers from the Midlands manufacturing sector have acquired tickets for the Made in the Midlands exhibition on 25 May at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Made in the Midlands CEO Jason Pitt said: “It is fantastic to see that there are so many innovative people here in the Midlands.”

Cannock-based pressings specialist SMB Pressings is taking part in the show. Managing director Alec Proctor said: “To welcome 2,000 visitors to the exhibition is a fantastic achievement and just shows the scope if everybody continues to work together.”

Mahle Powertrain, Liberty Pressing Solutions and I M Kelly Automotive will all be exhibiting at the show for the very first time.

Tom Mongan, general manager of Subcon Laser, said: “From what I have seen in the past 12 months, I think there is an emphasis on re-shoring, with big pushes from companies to look at what is available in the UK, as the Midlands has world-class manufacturing facilities.

“I think it is a phenomenal achievement that 2,000 people will be attending the exhibition; it just shows the confidence in manufacturing and that people are taking the time to come and see what people are doing here in the Midlands.”

Information on how to obtain tickets for the event can be found on the Web site: www.madeinthemidlands.com