26 May 2026, Pasay City – The Philippine manufacturing sector marks a transformative milestone with the official launch of Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026, the ultimate event for manufacturing technology and innovation advancement that brings together the Auto Parts and Vehicles Expo Philippines (APVE Expo 2026) and the Philippine Die and Mould Machineries and Equipment Exhibition (PDMEX 2026) under one comprehensive B2B platform. This strategic synergy positions the Philippines at the forefront of regional industrial competitiveness, highlighting the critical role of manufacturing, automotive supply chains, precision engineering, technology adoption, and investment collaboration in driving the nation’s economic growth.
Bringing Together the Manufacturing Value Chain
Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 represents the definitive event for everything manufacturing, creating a unified ecosystem where automotive excellence meets precision engineering innovation. The strategic combination of APVE Expo 2026 and PDMEX 2026 reflects the fundamental interconnection between these industries, where dies, moulds, and advanced machinery form the essential foundation for automotive parts production, creating an integrated value chain that drives manufacturing competitiveness.
“The automotive industry cannot thrive without precision tooling and die and mould manufacturers depend on automotive demand as a primary market driver,” explains the County General Manager of Informa Markets Philippines, Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat. “By uniting these complementary sectors, Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 creates powerful synergies that accelerate innovation, facilitate strategic partnerships, and position the Philippines as a complete manufacturing solution provider capable of competing on the global stage.”
This integration delivers unprecedented value to industry stakeholders by providing complete visibility across the manufacturing value chain from raw materials and precision tooling to finished automotive components enabling participants to understand supply chain dynamics,
identify collaboration opportunities, and access comprehensive solutions in a single, efficient venue.
The launch of Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for the country’s industrial sectors, with compelling market data demonstrating exceptional growth momentum and investment potential.
Manufacturing Sector Strength: The Philippine manufacturing sector demonstrates remarkable resilience and expansion, with industrial production climbing 10.5% year-on-year in March 2026, which is the strongest annual growth since January 2023. This acceleration reflects strong performance across key subsectors, including computer and electronic products (20.8% growth), basic metals (42% growth), and transport equipment (7.4% growth), signaling broad-based industrial expansion.
Automotive Market Expansion: The Philippine automotive market reaches 515,400 units in 2025 and projects impressive growth at a CAGR of 8.41% through 2034, reaching 1.09 million units. This expansion creates substantial demand for locally produced automotive components, precision-engineered parts, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. The auto parts and accessories market anticipates significant growth at a CAGR of 5.6% during 2025-2031, reflecting increasing localization efforts and supply chain development initiatives.
Die and Mould Industry Growth: The Philippine tooling market, valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2025, projects robust expansion to USD 2.8 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.05%. This growth trajectory reflects increasing demand for precision components across automotive, electronics, and manufacturing sectors. Globally, the dies and molds segment captures 40.8% of the global tooling market share, with the automotive sector accounting for over 60% of global mold usage, underscoring the strategic importance of this industry to automotive manufacturing success.
The strategic co-location of APVE Expo 2026 and PDMEX 2026 into Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 delivers transformative advantages that amplify value across the entire manufacturing ecosystem. By uniting these complementary sectors, the event creates complete value chain visibility, exponential networking opportunities, and accelerated knowledge transfer through overlapping conference sessions, technical demonstrations, and industry forums. Participants benefit from enhanced cost and time efficiency while strengthening supply chain resilience through direct access to integrated solutions and strategic partnerships.
Event Highlights: Scale, Scope, and Strategic Impact
Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 expects a combination of 13,000 visitors from both events, with more than 200 expected local and international exhibitors occupying three halls of the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Aside from conference sessions and technical seminars, the PMW will facilitate a business matching program to establish connections between qualified buyers and suppliers, investors and growth companies, technology providers and adopters, and international partners seeking Philippine manufacturing opportunities.
The event proudly shows support from government agencies and industry associations to advancing the country’s industrial competitiveness and economic development. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), as the primary investment promotion agency, actively supports manufacturing sector development through incentives, infrastructure development, and investor facilitation services, positioning the Philippines as a premier manufacturing investment destination in Southeast Asia. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) also show support in industry development initiatives, technology adoption and research collaboration in manufacturing sectors.
Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 proudly highlights the Philippine Die Manufacturers Association (PDMA) as the industry partner for PDMEX 2026. PDMA brings together the collective expertise, leadership, and capabilities of the country’s die and mould manufacturing community, that provides critical inputs to key industries including automotive, electronics, construction, and consumer goods. PDMA’s partnership ensures that PDMEX 2026 accurately reflects industry needs, showcases local capabilities, facilitates knowledge transfer, and fosters industry advancement through collaboration, standards development, and international engagement. The association’s involvement strengthens the event’s credibility and ensures meaningful outcomes for participants across the die and mould value chain.
As the country’s manufacturing sector continues its impressive growth trajectory, supported by favorable demographics, increasing foreign investment, and government support, the Philippine Manufacturing Week provides the essential platform for industry stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Industry professionals, technology providers, investors, and government representatives are invited to participate in this transformative event that shapes the future of Philippine manufacturing.
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About Informa Markets
Philippine Manufacturing Week is organised by Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services, and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.
