
Carl Benfield | 16/07/2026
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Fabrication
HSM to attend Farnborough International Airshow
HSM Sales & Marketing Manager Carl Benfield will represent HSM at the Farnborough International Airshow, which is taking place from 20-24 July. Carl has been invited to attend the show as a guest of PES Magazine for a day of networking.
Production Engineering Solutions (PES) is a leading B2B media platform and digital hub dedicated to the UK manufacturing and engineering sectors. Established in 1997, it serves as an essential resource for production engineers, managers and directors seeking the latest industry developments.
PES delivers comprehensive UK manufacturing news, machine tool insights, technological breakthroughs and expert analysis. Through its popular print magazine, active YouTube channel and digital media channels, PES highlights innovative manufacturing processes, automation and sheet metal technologies. They connect component manufacturers with advanced engineering solutions to help subcontracting businesses optimise productivity, efficiency and growth.
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is one of the world's premier aerospace, aviation and defense events. Held biennially at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, this five-day event brings together over 1,400 international exhibitors and 100,000 visitors, acting as a hub for multinational corporations, governments and SMEs.
The airshow offers a comprehensive, multi-platform experience, showcasing cutting-edge advancements across critical industry themes like advanced technology and AI, global security, sustainability and space exploration.
Attendees can witness spectacular live flying displays and get up close to groundbreaking aircraft at the extensive static exhibition. Simultaneously, the event hosts a world-class, agenda-setting conference programme featuring strategic summits, panel discussions and keynotes led by global C-suite executives and policymakers defining the future of flight.
For businesses looking to network, Farnborough offers unparalleled, highly structured commercial opportunities designed to maximise return on investment. At the heart of this is the Business Connections Exchange (BCE), a dedicated matchmaking programme that pairs global buyers and investors with suppliers based on highly specific business objectives, arranging pre-vetted, face-to-face meetings in a private environment.
Carl said: “I’m really looking forward to attending the airshow; not only will the aircraft and air displays be phenomenal, but the event will also give me the ideal opportunity to network with a range of contacts across the engineering industry.”
With over 85 years’ experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry, HSM has grown in expertise and expanded our offering to encompass a range of services that will ensure every project is catered for. We’re a one-stop-stop for sheet metal fabrication projects, offering a complete solution for our clients. Our services include Design & Planning, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal Finishing, and Surface Coating.
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