Achema, the 29th International Exhibition-Congress on Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection and Biotechnology is scheduled in Frankfurt, May 11-15, 2009. Major product segments are: Advanced reaction technology; mixing and separation technology; plant components including apparatus, piping, reactor; plant controlling including systems, field devices and concepts; processes and apparatus for pharmaceutical production; laboratory and analysis techniques; safety products; materials for apparatus and plants etc. Last ACHEMA in 2006, hosted 3,880 exhibitors from 50 countries on a net exhibit space of 135,514 sqms, among them 173 US firms presenting their latest innovations in the processing industry. 180,000 vistors out of 98 countries visited last show. The organizer estimates the number of total exhibitors at the upcoming ACHEMA to increase to a total of approximately 4,000.
U.S. companies seeking information on this triennial world's largest trade show for the processing industries are welcome to contact the Commercial Service Duesseldorf for further details and market access assistance. Please contact: Kirsten Hentschel, 0211-737-767-30, E-mail: Kirsten.Hentschel@mail.doc.gov .