CuP Alloys at the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition 2026
A long-standing tradition of supporting the model engineering community
For many years, CuP Alloys has proudly exhibited at the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition, one of the most respected and well-attended events in the UK model engineering calendar. And we're pleased to confirm we'll be there again this year, taking place Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th October 2026 at the Warwickshire Event Centre.
Held annually, the exhibition brings together clubs, societies, professional suppliers, and individual engineers for several days of inspiration, learning, and shared enthusiasm for the craft. As one of the highlights of our exhibition calendar, we're looking forward to meeting customers face-to-face, catching up on projects, and welcoming visitors to our stand once more.
The Show for Model Engineers
Organised by Meridienne Exhibitions, the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition is widely regarded as the premier event for model engineers in the UK. This year's show brings together nearly 40 specialist trade suppliers, over 30 clubs and societies, and hundreds of models across 32 competition and display classes, alongside live demonstrations and a full programme of expert speakers.
The exhibition is as much about community as it is about craftsmanship — providing a space to exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and see what's possible at the highest level of model engineering. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or just starting out, there's always something new to discover, whether that's a technique you hadn't considered, a supplier you hadn't come across, or simply the chance to talk shop with people who share the same passion.
A Proven, Successful Event
The 46th Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition, held in October 2025, showed just how important this event remains to the community. As the only major model engineering exhibition in the UK that year, it was a resounding success, welcoming 39 leading specialist suppliers, 34 model engineering clubs, and thousands of engaged visitors across four days. The atmosphere, quality of exhibits, and level of discussion once again reinforced why this show holds such a respected place in the model engineering calendar — and it's set the bar high for what we can expect from 2026.
Shaun's Talk Returns: The History and Principles of Brazing
We're delighted to confirm that Shaun Meakin, Director at CuP Alloys, will be back again this year with his talk The History and Principles of Brazing. Exploring the same popular theme as in previous years, the talk takes visitors on a journey through the origins of brazing as a joining technique, before connecting those centuries-old foundations with the tools, alloys, and methods used in workshops today.
Shaun's sessions have always been well-attended, and it's easy to see why — he brings decades of hands-on, real-world experience to the stage, and has a knack for making technical detail feel approachable, whatever your starting point. The talk is designed to be valuable whether you're:
- New to brazing and silver soldering
- Refining your technique
- Looking to better understand alloy selection and process control
Expect practical takeaways alongside the history — from choosing the right alloy for the job, to getting joint preparation and heat control right first time. Date and time for the talk are still to be confirmed; we'll update this page, along with our social channels, as soon as the schedule is released.
Visit Our Stand
Visitors to our stand can explore our full range of silver solders, brazing alloys, fluxes, torches, and heating equipment, discuss real projects and material choices, and get clear, honest guidance from people who work with brazing alloys every day. It's a chance to ask the questions you can't always answer online — bring along a project, a problem, or just a curiosity, and our team will be glad to help.
See You There
Whether you're attending to source materials, improve your brazing technique, admire world-class models, or simply enjoy talking shop with fellow engineers, the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition remains an essential date in the diary. We look forward to welcoming you to our stand this October, and to continuing our long-standing support of the model engineering community.
Check back here for updates as the exhibition approaches, including confirmed timings for Shaun's talk, ticket information, and any additional show highlights.