CHEMICALS & PHARMACEUTICALS: CHEMUK PREVIEW THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN SCIENCE
Bringing together the chemicals, process engineering and formulated product industries, ChemUK returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 20th and 21st May. Here’s what you can expect to see...
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he UK’s largest annual B2B event dedicated to the entire chemicals sector will bring together the leading companies and professionals at the NEC this May. ChemUK welcomes
everyone from research officers and technicians to lab managers, quality control officers and more, to come together and do business in person. To secure your ticket for the networking event of the year, register for free on the expo’s website. ChemUK is backed by key partners from
across the sector, including the British Chemicals Association, British Coatings Federation, Chemical Business Association, Chemicals Northwest, Health and Safety Executive, Innovate UK, Institute of Chemical Engineers and Royal Society of Chemistry. The event is also supported by the UK Government through the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Home Office. Therefore, no matter where you fit into the chemicals industry landscape, the best of the business are on hand to help solve challenges, drive innovation and build the connections that drive success. Across its expanding show zones, ChemUK
presents over 600 specialist exhibitors representing raw materials, ingredients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, process technologies, engineering solutions, packaging, handling, distribution, waste management and regulatory compliance. This breadth is what sets the event apart: it is not just a marketplace for products, but a complete cross-section of the UK’s chemical value chain. Whether you are sourcing critical inputs, improving production efficiency, or reviewing safety solutions, the event provides direct access to the partners and technologies shaping the sector’s future. The specialist exhibitors will be spread across the five zones. In the Chemicals Supply zone, visitors will find specialist chemical manufacturers and distributors; the Chemical management zone is home to providers of chemical supply chain products, services and equipment; the Process
& Chemical Engineering zone will showcase the latest in process, plant, control and safety engineering; and the Chemical Laboratory zone will feature suppliers of laboratory chemicals and specialist lab equipment. Returning this year after its successful debut last year is the Formulated Product Manufacturer zone, an area dedicated to manufacturers of formulated products, such as coatings, adhesives and cleaning products. This zone is the place to be for connecting formulated product brand owners and retailers with specialist ingredient, contract manufacturing, logistics, packing and fulfilment partners. The conference programme features over 100 speakers from across the industrial landscape covering the hottest topics of the day. Spanning multiple theatres across the two days, the sessions will cover themes such as regulatory change, chemicals management, decarbonisation, digitalisation, circularity and innovation in formulated products. Case studies,
panel discussions and technical talks will give attendees the chance to benchmark their own strategies, hear how peers are approaching similar challenges, and take away practical ideas they can apply in their own organisations. With the call for papers inviting contributions from across the community, the programme is designed to be current, relevant and closely aligned to the real-world needs of UK chemical supply chain stakeholders. New this year, the programme also includes debates, where opposing views and evidence can be shared on challenging subjects, such as what the future of sustainability in the chemical industries looks like. These are sure to be must- attend events for visitors to the show. New show organiser Easyfairs is building on the success of previous years by introducing a dedicated matchmaking app to facilitate increased networking opportunities and, to further support this, is adding new meeting areas across the show floor.
“ChemUK is the best kept secret in science,
offering something for everyone no matter where they work in the chemical supply chain,” explained Eleanor Gravette, marketing manager for ChemUK. “Whether you are sourcing critical inputs, increasing production efficiency, reviewing safety solutions or investigating cutting-edge green chemistry, ChemUK can connect you directly with the partners and technologies to help you drive success in your field.” In a sector where efficiency, safety and innovation are inseparable, ChemUK has become a cornerstone event and a catalyst for collaboration. For leaders across the full supply chain, attendance is where the industry unites to solve today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities.
Discover more and register for your free ticket:
www.chemicalukexpo.com
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