Nineteen Group Expands Industrial Portfolio with Acquisition of Blueprint Event Company
October 2026, London, UK – Nineteen Group announces the acquisition of Blueprint Exhibitions and Conferences Ltd (Blueprint Event Company), an international B2B exhibition and conference organiser specialising in industrial technology, lubricants, bearings, and advanced manufacturing.
Founded in 2020, Blueprint Event Company has developed an international portfolio of specialist trade exhibitions and conferences, including Lubricant Expo Europe, Lubricant Expo Middle East, and Lubricant Expo North America, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals from around the world.
The acquisition strengthens Nineteen Group’s existing manufacturing and asset management portfolio, with both businesses sharing a focus on industrial productivity, engineering and innovation. As part of Nineteen Group, Blueprint Event Company will benefit from the Group’s international network and experience in developing B2B exhibitions, supporting the continued growth of its events and relationships with exhibitors, partners, and visitors.
Blueprint Event Company will continue to operate from its headquarters in Hove, East Sussex, with its existing team remaining focused on delivering its upcoming exhibitions and conferences.
Blueprint Event Company is a fantastic addition to Nineteen Group and has definitely been one to watch within the events space. Anthony, Paul, and the team have built an impressive portfolio, one which is a natural fit with Nineteen’s growing line-up of global events, which brings together some of the most important communities in the industrial technology and engineering sector.
We also recognise the strong cultural alignment between our two organisations, both of which are dedicated to nurturing a strong, people-first working environment. We cannot wait to start working together to provide even greater opportunities for the industries we serve.
Alison Jackson
CEO, Nineteen Group
Joining Nineteen Group marks an exciting new chapter for Blueprint. Since launching in 2020, we have built a portfolio of international B2B events that bring industries together and create real opportunities for the sectors, people and businesses we serve. With Nineteen’s expertise and resources behind us, we can build on that platform, develop our shows and deliver even more for our exhibitors, visitors, and partners. Just as important are the shared values between our teams, a belief in looking after people, understanding our industries, and delivering events that make a real difference. This makes Nineteen a natural home for Blueprint.
Paul Hooker
Co-CEO, Blueprint Event Company
From our first conversations with Nineteen, it was clear that we shared a similar outlook, particularly when it comes to the importance of people and culture. Over the past six years, we’ve worked incredibly hard to build Blueprint Event Company into the business it is today, so finding the right partner was always going to be important to us. We’re delighted to have found that in Nineteen Group and incredibly excited about what we can achieve together.
Our particular thanks go to Steve Monnington, Anna John and Matt Beazeley at Mayfield, whose guidance and support have been integral throughout this process. We would also like to recognise Malcolm Murray and Will Chivers at Lee & Thompson, and Becky Rees and the team at Parisi, for their expertise and support in helping bring this acquisition together.
Anthony Roberts
Co-CEO, Blueprint Event Company
The acquisition marks another step in Nineteen Group’s continued international expansion and commitment to investing in specialist B2B communities, bringing together businesses, technologies and expertise to support innovation and growth across the industries it serves.
For more information visit www.blueprinteventcompany.com
