27 NOVEMBER 2025 VERTU MOTORS ARENA, NEWCASTLE

Where the Northeast manufacturing landscape comes together to meet, learn and grow.

Located in Newcastle, at the heart of Northern England’s industrial landscape, Manufacturing, and Engineering North East (MENE) is the must-attend event in the region. Following our successful relaunch in 2023, MENE has established itself as a cornerstone event in the industry calendar.

This year, we’re building on that success, with the introduction of lots of new features including the all-new our “careers corner” and expanded live product demonstration programme. More announcements are coming soon so be sure to keep an eye out!

VISIT MENE

Discover the very best of design and manufacturing innovation across the North of England and celebrate the North's strengths in the industrial sector! Your free pass gives you access to expert-led interactive forum sessions, a designated area for product demos and an exhibition of market-leading suppliers from across the supply chain.

EXHIBIT AT MENE

As an exhibitor, you'll have the unique opportunity to forge powerful partnerships, exchange ideas, and drive a new era of growth together with like-minded industry leaders. Showcase your brand, unlock new opportunities, and make a lasting impact on the North East's engineering landscape.

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“Local event with world-renowned named suppliers, the latest technology on display for manufacturers and very informative.”

Progress Rail Services UK

“Very well thought-through, with great planning and execution, all backed by strong market research.The team behind Manufacturing & Engineering North East really knew their intended targets and worked hard to get absolutely everyone in the market involved.”

The Professional Publishers Association for excellence

“MENE Exhibition brings the best of British design engineering and manufacturing talent to Newcastle”

Bowers Group

We’re a local company, based almost 30 seconds away, it was important to exhibit in our hometown…we’ve had some absolutely fantastic leads with some really big companies.”

Advanced Adhesives

“It’s unique as I think it’s the only exhibition of this nature, in this area, it’s really good for promoting engineering and business here.”

igus UK

“We were delighted to support Manufacturing & Engineering, an event which provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase our competitive strengths in this sector and the businesses that thrive here.”

Newscastlegateshead Initiative

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will MENE take place next?

Manufacturing and Engineering Northeast will take place on the 28th of November 2024 at the Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle. The opening times are 09:30-16:30.

I've been receiving emails from external companies. Are they legitimate?

Here at MA Exhibitions (organisers of MENE), we have recently become aware of a series of fraudulent emails to speakers and exhibitors from companies claiming to be officially partnered with the show, offering marketing services, access to the show's data and/or hotel reservation services. We are not in any way affiliated with these companies and advise you to ignore their emails and avoid clicking on any links contained within them. Your security is important to us, so if you're unsure whether or not an email you have received is fraudulent, please get in touch and we'd be happy to verify it for you.

Who should attend MENE?

MENE has been organised for visitors in the North of the UK to meet new manufacturing and engineering suppliers. The show provides the ideal environment for visitors to benefit from direct access to the latest products, services, and innovations available to the sector.

How much does it cost to attend MENE?

The exhibition and conference are completely free to attend.

How do I get to the Vertu Motors Arena?

Find further details on how best to get to the Vertu Motors Arena by car, train, bus or taxi here.