Torque-Expo 2028 will return to Telford International Centre, following on from the success of the previous events in 2022, 2024 and 2026. This key one-day event offers a B2B exhibition, a substantial conference programme, an innovation zone showcasing new and unusual products, followed by an evening of networking and an awards presentation highlighting the industry’s latest developments and achievements. Torque-Expo 2028 is a compact and cost-effective event, maximising time out of the office and return on investment.
HOW IS TORQUE-EXPO 2028 DIFFERENT?
The Torque-Expo format ensures exhibitors benefit from a one-day national exhibition, and importantly, offers valuable networking time, where exhibitors can freely move around and talk to many of their peers, colleagues and customers. Torque-Expo will provide a ‘full-on’ day for the exhibitor and visitor alike, offering a compelling seminar programme throughout the day, followed by an evening filled with food, drink, networking and the awards.
INDUSTRY SECTORS
• FASTENERS, FIXINGS & ADHESIVES • HAND & POWER TOOLS •
• HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY • DIY PRODUCTS •
• ABRASIVES & LUBRICANTS • CLOTHING, SAFETY & JANITORIAL •
• CONSUMABLES • ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS, IT & SUPPORT SERVICES •
EVENT SCHEDULE
EXHIBITION
09:00 hrs – 16:30 hrs
SEMINARS
Throughout the day
CANAPÉ, DRINKS, BUFFET AND AWARDS
18:30 hrs – The Gallery, Telford International Centre
MOTIVATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
A centrepiece of Torque-Expo is a series of motivational and educational seminars, designed to attract visitors to the show and offer valuable information, intelligence and insight.
The timing of the schedule means that both visitors and exhibitors will be able to attend and glean valuable market intelligence and thought leadership.
Featuring talks on a wide range of topics, designed to help add value to your business and assist in decision-making and forward planning.
WHAT THE EXHIBITORS SAID...
Adam Scanlon, Manager ACT Fasteners & Components
“Torque-Expo 2026 was surprisingly well attended and led to some potentially very fruitful conversations. Given it was our first time exhibiting, we didn’t quite know what to expect, but early indications are that it could be very useful for us. We would like to thank Claire and the team for putting on such a well-organised expo.”
Apex Stainless Fasteners
“A fantastic opportunity to connect with both long-standing customers and new faces. Events like this reinforce the strength of our relationships and the growing demand for high-quality, reliable fastening solutions across the industry.”
BMI Engineering
“Torque-Expo 2026 provided an excellent platform for Micron Group, BMI Engineering and PRK Technologies to reconnect with key industry partners, establish valuable new relationships, and further strengthen our presence within the UK and European fastening markets. The quality of visitors and networking opportunities made the event highly worthwhile for us.”
Dörken
“A great opportunity to meet the most important customers and contacts in one place. We had some exciting conversations.”
Lee Howell, Sales Director Victory FastenersEngineering
“The best Torque-Expo to date – a great atmosphere and full of existing and potential new customers and suppliers.”
Everfast
“We definitely left with very positive feelings. The organisation was excellent. For us, it was the first time attending a trade fair in the UK, and we hope it will help increase our visibility in the market. We are already looking forward to participating in the next edition. Everything was perfect, and we would like to thank you personally, as well as the entire team, for being so helpful.”
Simon Rance, Managing Director SiDAX
“It was great to be part of Torque-Expo. As a new business, our aim was to acquire new customers, and we have already opened a number of accounts following the show and submitted quotations for several opportunities that have arisen since then.”
Güde GmbH
“Thank you very much for your warm welcome at Torque-Expo 2026. For me and my team at Güde GmbH, it was a pleasure to exhibit at the show, meet our customers and potentially gain new customers for the future. We are very happy with the results and hope to be back next time. Greetings from Plettenberg, Germany.”
Richard White, Managing Director Rapid Industrial Fasteners
“Exhibiting at Torque-Expo 2026 certainly reinforced our presence in the market, allowing us to have real conversations with the right audience. A well-curated event, and we’re very much looking forward to the next one.”
Kevin Blenkiron, Manager Carlo Salvi
“We were new to this exhibition and therefore not exactly sure what to expect. However, we found that the exhibition exceeded all expectations in terms of generating new contacts and engaging with existing customers.”
Kelly Stafford, Regional Account Manager Merlin ERP from Aptean
“What an incredible day at Torque-Expo 2026! From start to finish, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment – the atmosphere was brilliant, and it was fantastic to connect with so many great people. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of Merlin ERP from Aptean. We’d love to be involved again – here’s to the next one!”
Adam Scanlon, Manager ACT Fasteners & Components
“Torque-Expo 2026 was surprisingly well attended and led to some potentially very fruitful conversations. Given it was our first time exhibiting, we didn’t quite know what to expect, but early indications are that it could be very useful for us. We would like to thank Claire and the team for putting on such a well-organised expo.”
Apex Stainless Fasteners
“A fantastic opportunity to connect with both long-standing customers and new faces. Events like this reinforce the strength of our relationships and the growing demand for high-quality, reliable fastening solutions across the industry.”
BMI Engineering
“Torque-Expo 2026 provided an excellent platform for Micron Group, BMI Engineering and PRK Technologies to reconnect with key industry partners, establish valuable new relationships, and further strengthen our presence within the UK and European fastening markets. The quality of visitors and networking opportunities made the event highly worthwhile for us.”
Dörken
“A great opportunity to meet the most important customers and contacts in one place. We had some exciting conversations.”
Lee Howell, Sales Director Victory FastenersEngineering
“The best Torque-Expo to date – a great atmosphere and full of existing and potential new customers and suppliers.”
Everfast
“We definitely left with very positive feelings. The organisation was excellent. For us, it was the first time attending a trade fair in the UK, and we hope it will help increase our visibility in the market. We are already looking forward to participating in the next edition. Everything was perfect, and we would like to thank you personally, as well as the entire team, for being so helpful.”
Simon Rance, Managing Director SiDAX
“It was great to be part of Torque-Expo. As a new business, our aim was to acquire new customers, and we have already opened a number of accounts following the show and submitted quotations for several opportunities that have arisen since then.”
Güde GmbH
“Thank you very much for your warm welcome at Torque-Expo 2026. For me and my team at Güde GmbH, it was a pleasure to exhibit at the show, meet our customers and potentially gain new customers for the future. We are very happy with the results and hope to be back next time. Greetings from Plettenberg, Germany.”
Richard White, Managing Director Rapid Industrial Fasteners
“Exhibiting at Torque-Expo 2026 certainly reinforced our presence in the market, allowing us to have real conversations with the right audience. A well-curated event, and we’re very much looking forward to the next one.”
Kevin Blenkiron, Manager Carlo Salvi
“We were new to this exhibition and therefore not exactly sure what to expect. However, we found that the exhibition exceeded all expectations in terms of generating new contacts and engaging with existing customers.”
Kelly Stafford, Regional Account Manager Merlin ERP from Aptean
“What an incredible day at Torque-Expo 2026! From start to finish, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment – the atmosphere was brilliant, and it was fantastic to connect with so many great people. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of Merlin ERP from Aptean. There’s nothing quite like being able to share what we’re doing around AI and the value it can bring – the conversations it sparked made it all the more rewarding. It was great to have a dedicated speaking slot and a platform to really connect with the audience on what Merlin ERP can offer. A huge thank you to the Torque events team for such a well-organised and inspiring event. We’d love to be involved again – here’s to the next one!”
“Torque-Expo 2026 was surprisingly well attended and led to some potentially very fruitful conversations. Given it was our first time exhibiting, we didn’t quite know what to expect, but early indications are that it could be very useful for us. We would like to thank Claire and the team for putting on such a well-organised expo.”
Adam Scanlon, Manager ACT Fasteners & Components
“A fantastic opportunity to connect with both long-standing customers and new faces. Events like this reinforce the strength of our relationships and the growing demand for high-quality, reliable fastening solutions across the industry.”
Apex Stainless Fasteners
“Torque-Expo 2026 provided an excellent platform for Micron Group, BMI Engineering and PRK Technologies to reconnect with key industry partners, establish valuable new relationships, and further strengthen our presence within the UK and European fastening markets. The quality of visitors and networking opportunities made the event highly worthwhile for us.”
BMI Engineering
“A great opportunity to meet the most important customers and contacts in one place. We had some exciting conversations.”
Dörken
“Torque-Expo 2026 was surprisingly well attended and led to some potentially very fruitful conversations. Given it was our first time exhibiting, we didn’t quite know what to expect, but early indications are that it could be very useful for us. We would like to thank Claire and the team for putting on such a well-organised expo.”
Adam Scanlon, Manager ACT Fasteners & Components
“A fantastic opportunity to connect with both long-standing customers and new faces. Events like this reinforce the strength of our relationships and the growing demand for high-quality, reliable fastening solutions across the industry.”
Apex Stainless Fasteners
“Torque-Expo 2026 provided an excellent platform for Micron Group, BMI Engineering and PRK Technologies to reconnect with key industry partners, establish valuable new relationships, and further strengthen our presence within the UK and European fastening markets. The quality of visitors and networking opportunities made the event highly worthwhile for us.”
BMI Engineering
“A great opportunity to meet the most important customers and contacts in one place. We had some exciting conversations.”
Dörken
“The best Torque-Expo to date – a great atmosphere and full of existing and potential new customers and suppliers.”
Lee Howell, Sales Director Victory FastenersEngineering
“We definitely left with very positive feelings. The organisation was excellent. For us, it was the first time attending a trade fair in the UK, and we hope it will help increase our visibility in the market. We are already looking forward to participating in the next edition. Everything was perfect, and we would like to thank you personally, as well as the entire team, for being so helpful.”
Everfast
“The best Torque-Expo to date – a great atmosphere and full of existing and potential new customers and suppliers.”
Lee Howell, Sales Director Victory FastenersEngineering
“We definitely left with very positive feelings. The organisation was excellent. For us, it was the first time attending a trade fair in the UK, and we hope it will help increase our visibility in the market. We are already looking forward to participating in the next edition. Everything was perfect, and we would like to thank you personally, as well as the entire team, for being so helpful.”
Everfast
“It was great to be part of Torque-Expo. As a new business, our aim was to acquire new customers, and we have already opened a number of accounts following the show and submitted quotations for several opportunities that have arisen since then.”
Simon Rance, Managing Director SiDAX
“Thank you very much for your warm welcome at Torque-Expo 2026. For me and my team at Güde GmbH, it was a pleasure to exhibit at the show, meet our customers and potentially gain new customers for the future. We are very happy with the results and hope to be back next time. Greetings from Plettenberg, Germany.”
Güde GmbH
“It was great to be part of Torque-Expo. As a new business, our aim was to acquire new customers, and we have already opened a number of accounts following the show and submitted quotations for several opportunities that have arisen since then.”
Simon Rance, Managing Director SiDAX
“Thank you very much for your warm welcome at Torque-Expo 2026. For me and my team at Güde GmbH, it was a pleasure to exhibit at the show, meet our customers and potentially gain new customers for the future. We are very happy with the results and hope to be back next time. Greetings from Plettenberg, Germany.”
Güde GmbH
“Exhibiting at Torque-Expo 2026 certainly reinforced our presence in the market, allowing us to have real conversations with the right audience. A well-curated event, and we’re very much looking forward to the next one.”
Richard White, Managing Director Rapid Industrial Fasteners
“We were new to this exhibition and therefore not exactly sure what to expect. However, we found that the exhibition exceeded all expectations in terms of generating new contacts and engaging with existing customers.”
Kevin Blenkiron, Manager Carlo Salvi
“Exhibiting at Torque-Expo 2026 certainly reinforced our presence in the market, allowing us to have real conversations with the right audience. A well-curated event, and we’re very much looking forward to the next one.”
Richard White, Managing Director Rapid Industrial Fasteners
“We were new to this exhibition and therefore not exactly sure what to expect. However, we found that the exhibition exceeded all expectations in terms of generating new contacts and engaging with existing customers.”
Kevin Blenkiron, Manager Carlo Salvi
“What an incredible day at Torque-Expo 2026! From start to finish, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment – the atmosphere was brilliant, and it was fantastic to connect with so many great people. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of Merlin ERP from Aptean. There’s nothing quite like being able to share what we’re doing around AI and the value it can bring – the conversations it sparked made it all the more rewarding. It was great to have a dedicated speaking slot and a platform to really connect with the audience on what Merlin ERP can offer. A huge thank you to the Torque events team for such a well-organised and inspiring event. We’d love to be involved again – here’s to the next one!”
Kelly Stafford, Regional AccountManager Merlin ERP from Aptean
EXHIBITION SPACE
Space only and shell scheme stands available, exhibitors are encouraged to bring pull-up promotional displays or graphics printed directly onto shell scheme panels, for a quick and easy stand build. With Torque-Expo Telford only being a one-day show, the organisers recommend shell scheme or a simple space only stand rather than a significant build, to ensure the event is both cost- and time-effective.
First and foremost, Torque-Expo is about meeting and talking face-to-face with an audience of senior decision-makers (business owners, MDs, senior buyers, and purchasing managers) from wholesalers, independent retailers, multiple retailers, fastener and fixings distributors, hardware and builders’ merchants plus engineer suppliers.
FABORY UK > SCOTT HAYFIELD, SALES MANAGER
“The Torque-Expo was a fantastic opportunity to develop relationships with a large number of existing and new customers, whilst also being able to demonstrate how Fabory continue to be the the Masters in Fasteners.”
SCELL-IT
“Torque-Expo ‘24 ignited new leads and deepened relationships with existing customers. We fostered strong connections, gained valuable insights, and generated interest in Scell-it's products and services.”
HYDRAJAWS > MICHELLE CROSS, MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR
“Brilliant B2B Expo, we gained some great contacts and had the added bonus of winning the prestigious Product Innovation of the Year – Tools Award – thank you to everyone for a well-organised enjoyable event.”
TITE-FIX > RICHARD RHODES, MANAGING DIRECTOR
“Fantastic event in an easy to get to location. It was great to see so many customers in attendance and as is the key with this kind of event, we left with some solid leads. The Torque Expo team were a pleasure to deal with, as always, and the organisation and timings of the event over a one-day period ensured a busy day. Looking forward to the next one.”
BRIT-PAX > MARTIN JEFFERYS, GENERAL MANAGER
“Torque-Expo ‘24 exceeded our expectations, good business was done and good quality new contacts made; overall a very decent show and well worth exhibiting. We were very pleased with the fairly constant flow of visitors in hall and met with not just existing contacts but also many new ones – the quality of visitor was just what we would want from a trade show. This event was the perfect platform to demonstrate our products, particularly our British Made grab-case® which generated plenty of genuine enquiries.”
SMARTFIX
“Our recent visit to Torque-Expo proved highly beneficial for our company. The Expo facilitated valuable networking opportunities, enabling us to establish connections with key industry professionals and potential suppliers, which could lead to strategic partnerships and better procurement options. The educational seminars provided insights into market trends and best practices, equipping us with knowledge to stay competitive and innovative. Overall, Torque-Expo significantly contributed to our strategic growth and operational efficiency.”
SET-UP Monday 8th May – 12.00 – 6.00pm Tuesday 9th May – 8.00 – 9.00am
Fast set up and breakdown means exhibitors optimise their time at the event and can enjoy the conference, networking and other aspects of Torque-Expo.
EXPERIENCE THE BUZZ
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
FROM TORQUE-EXPO
Torque Expo event isn’t just about in-person connections – it’s a hub of online engagement too! Across various social media platforms, exhibitors, attendees and industry leaders share their experiences, insights and standout moments live from the 2024 show floor. This page offers a snapshot of the excitement, showcasing key posts, trending hashtags and the vibrant online conversations that bring the event to life. It’s proof of Torque Expo’s reach and the invaluable exposure it delivers to brands and businesses alike.
The Torque-Expo Awards – celebrating the best people, products and services in the industry, follows on from the exhibition. The Awards offer a perfect networking opportunity centred around a drinks’ reception, canapés and buffet dinner followed by the awards ceremony.
PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT
It’s not just about the day of the show! Talk to our team to create a campaign of content, to drive awareness ahead of the event and push decision makers to visit your stand at the show. A comprehensive promotional package can include pre and post show coverage across print and digital platforms, highlighting key services and product features.
AWARDS SPONSORSHIP
The Awards also present a great marketing opportunity for partners wishing to sponsor elements of the evening including individual awards, dinner, drinks reception and other aspects of the event, which will be announced nearer the time. If you have an idea for sponsorship, talk to us and we can create a solution that works for your brand.
Only a 30-minute drive from central Birmingham and on the doorstep of the West Midlands, the venue is easy to get to with ample free parking and puts the show in the heart of Britain, close to the core of the UK industry and within a two hour drive of 75% of the UK population. Direct train line frequently from Birmingham airport to Telford in under an hour.
THE ORGANISER
Stag Publications Ltd. produces Torque Magazine, covering the global fastener, tool and related industries with a dedicated weekly email newsletter, daily updated website www.torque-expo.com and print magazine, published six times a year as well as four unique enhanced digital editions featuring news, views, video content, industry insights, reports and other crucial industry data.
EVENT SALES
Claire Warman (UK)
Claire@torque-expo.co.uk
Lloyd Ramsdale (Tools)
Lloyd@torque-expo.com
Harry Whyte (International)
Harry.whyte@torque-expo.com
EVENT DIRECTOR
Jerry Ramsdale
jerry@torque-expo.com
CONTACT...
Telephone +44 (0) 1727 739160
Email info@torque-expo.com
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