CHEMTECH WORLD EXPO 2009 will be 24th in the CHEMTECH series of exhibitions, and is expected to witness record participation.

The event, supported by CHEMTECH Foundation, will display state-of-the-art technologies, equipment, accessories and services from national and international players in each sector. The concurrent International Conferences will deleberate on issues of topical interest to practising professionals.

Catalysing industrial GROWTH

CHEMTECH Foundation, India's leading industry association, pioneered in international exhibitions and conferences and has served the Indian chemical and process industry since 1975. Through the CHEMTECH series of events, the Foundation has catalysed industrial growth by creating a platform for strategic alliances and foreign investments in India. These expositions, world class in stature and scope, have served as a meeting point for foreign and Indian companies, Central and State Government Officials, Research Institutions and Academia. It has offered a unique platform for idea exchange.

The evolution and the growth of Indian chemical and related industries has been both reflected and catalyzed by CHEMTECH. CHEMTECH + PHARMA WORLD EXPO 2009 is the 24th in the CHEMTECH series of exhibitions, and is expected to witness record participation. CHEMTECH + PHARMA WORLD EXPO 2009, the International Exhibition and Conference encompassing the Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Energy & Environment sectors, will be held in Mumbai from February 12-16, 2009.The event, supported by CHEMTECH Foundation, will display state-of-the-art technologies, equipment, accessories and services from national and international players in each sector. The concurrent international conferences will deliberate on issues of topical interest to practising professionals.

Industry Poised for High Growth
The Indian chemical industry, a major sector of the economy, has a market size of USD 30 billion, growing at 10% per year. It constitutes 6.7% of India's GDP and about 1.9% of exports. By 2010, the industry growth is projected at USD 60 billion. Likewise, the Rs 25,000 crore (USD 5 billion) pharma industry had about 14% growth in 2002, with exports of USD 1.75 billion. The industry is a net exporter having 8% market share (in volume terms) of the USD 340 billion global market. It is rapidly restructuring to the post-2005 product patent regime.

Driven by Global Linkages
CHEMTECH events have a high level of international participation, upto 40% in many editions. CHEMTECH + PHARMA World Expo 2009 is expected to witness an improved percentage of overseas participation.