The organisers expect ChemExpo India 2024 to be the largest in the series so far
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The organisers expect ChemExpo India 2024 to be the largest in the series so far
Described by its organisers as “ a comprehensive showcase of Indian capabilities in the broad chemical industry ”, ChemExpo India 2024 takes place in Halls 1 , 2 and 3 of Bombay Exhibition Centre in the Goregaon area of Mumbai on 24-25 April . Opening hours are 10.00 to 19.00 on both days and Speciality Chemicals Magazine is again among the media partners .
Once again , the show is co-located with two other shows : ChemProTech India , which is focused on chemical process technologies , equipment and supplies ; and ChemLogistics India , on chemical warehousing , transport and logistics . Expectations are that it will more than match the 2023 show .
With another three months to go for the exhibition , nearly 425 companies have already confirmed participation , the organisers state . These include about 275 who have exhibited in the past editions of the event , and more than 150 companies who are participating for the first time .
“ The record numbers of repeat customers and new ones is testament to the fact that ChemExpo India always delivers more than it promises ,” said Vijay Raghavan , publisher of Chemical Weekly and director of ChemExpo Exhibitions , the organisers of the event .
“ The show has now become the preeminent show for the Indian chemical industry , and the 20,000 + visitors who are expected to attend the event will come from the industry segments that our exhibitors are looking to reach out to .
Exhibitors at ChemExpo India 2024 come from the bulk , fine and speciality chemical industries and
include both Indian and international companies , with a substantial Chinese presence . The scope of the event in terms of markets will include :
• Agrochemicals intermediates
• APIs & pharmaceutical intermediates
• Dyes , pigments & their raw materials
• Contract manufacturing , custom synthesis & research
• Fine chemicals
• Flavours & fragrances
• Home & personal care ingredients
• Industrial parks
• Organic & inorganic chemicals
• Paint & coatings
• Plastic additives
• Speciality chemicals
• Textile chemicals
• Water treatment chemicals
Visitors will come from the same broad range of industries , as well as general chemical trade . They will include CEOs and managing directors of companies both large and small , as well as senior executives spanning diverse functions including :
• Business planning
• Exports
• Logistics & supply chain management
• Procurement
• Production
• Purchase
• R & D
• Sales & marketing
In addition to ChemExpo India 2023 itself , the event includes free-to-attend series of seminars , covering technical and market issues relevant to the chemical industry , in order to enhance visitor experience . These will highlight business and technology trends in the chemical industry and will feature experts from India and abroad . Some of the conferences being planned include :
• Investment opportunities for making a self-reliant India
• Regulatory trends in the global chemical industry
• Market opportunities for speciality chemicals ( surfactants , home & personal care ingredients , agrochemicals , colorants etc .)
• Chemical process technology , including process safety
• Trends in chemical logistics
More details will be available nearer to the show date . You can register to attend via the dedicated website , which includes assistance on how to complete visa formalities . Procedure to obtain the e-business visa can also be found at indianvisaonline . gov . in . The website also includes details on the special rates that have been negotiated with a range of hotels . ●
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