UBM Welcomes India's Thriving Specialty Chemicals Industry With its Exhibition and Conference Focused on Specialty Chemicals

MUMBAI, September 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Tomorrow UBM will open the doors for InformexINDIA event, designed to showcase the latest developments and opportunities across a broad spectrum of India's thriving specialty chemicals sectors. The latest edition of InformexINDIA - the country's premier event in the chemical manufacturing space - will see participation by global and Indian suppliers across a broad spectrum of India's thriving specialty chemicals sectors. The three-day conference and exhibition will be held from September 12th to 14th at Nehru Centre, Mumbai.

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The event is supported by the Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetic Export Promotion Council (Chemexcil), Gujarat Chemical Association and the Indian Speciality Chemical Manufacturers' Association (ISCMA). The exhibit features specialty chemicals made by leading players such as Supriya Lifesciences, Neogen Chemicals, Calyx Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, and TCI Chemicals to name a few.

"We are excited to be returning to India with a specialty focused event," commented Jim Buckley, UBM Live's Informex Brand Director. He continued, "According to a recent study by global consulting firm McKinsey, India's specialty chemicals industry has the potential to grow from the present $22 billion to $80-100 billion by 2020. The Indian Government is putting in place plans and regulations to support this growth and our event will cover the latest developments in this fertile market while acting as an international networking platform designed to cater for those involved in sourcing, R&D and top-level management."

Running alongside the exhibition, where leading exhibitors will showcase high value chemistry in a range of industries, will be a high-level conference program examining hot topics in the Indian specialty market. Topics will include the regulatory climate and an analysis of trends, challenges and opportunities in specialty chemicals in India. Industry specific topics will look at developments, opportunities and challenges in construction, agrochemicals, personal care, paints and coatings and water treatment.

To learn more about InformexINDIA, please visit: www.informexindia.in

About UBM Live:

UBM Live is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBM plc (LSE: UBM), a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubmlive.com/.

About UBM India:

UBM India is a part of UBM plc, which is a leading global business media company. UBM is the platform that brings the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print, providing them with the information they need to do business successfully. The focus is on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists, around the world.

With staff of 6,000 specialists in more than 30 countries, UBM has spread over 300 countries & regions and has more than 6,878 exhibitors & 1,38,133 visitors participate and visit these Jewellery fairs.

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