Global Chemical Specialty Experts Converge in India for the Second Edition of Informex INDIA

MUMBAI, September 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

• Exhibition and conference to see 2000 visitors from across the world
• Specialty chemical industry to grow to USD 80-100 billion by 2020, according to global consulting firm McKinsey
• Inaugural address by Jose Cyriac, Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India.
• Participation by leading companies including Supriya Lifesciences, ZheChem, Neogen Chemicals, Calyx Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, and TCI Chemicals to name a few

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The second edition of Informex INDIA, the country's premier event in the chemical manufacturing space, saw participation by leading suppliers across a broad spectrum of India's thriving specialty chemicals sectors. The three-day conference and exhibition was inaugurated on Wednesday, 12 September 2012 at Nehru Centre, Mumbai.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Jose Cyriac, Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India.

Apart from the exhibition that features specialty chemicals made by leading players such as Supriya Lifesciences, Neogen Chemicals, Calyx Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, and TCI Chemicals, the event will also host a series of knowledge sharing sessions in association with experts from different fields in the Indian specialty chemicals industry.

Speaking at the event, Jose Cyriac, Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India said, "The Indian specialty chemicals industry is currently valued at US$ 17.7 billion and is an important catalyst to the growth of the Indian chemicals industry. Automotive, paints, adhesives are some of the key drivers to this industry that is expected to grow at the rate of 13-14%. Research and development is integral in developing the specialty chemicals sector and India with its talented pool of scientists and R&D experts will serve as the perfect destination for this."

Satish Wagh, Chairman, Chemexcil said, "We are proud to associate with UBM India's Informex INDIA. Informex INDIA 2012 is set to pave the way to augmenting your business and to deliver the best networking platform to meet business leaders and expand business."

Extending support to Informex INDIA 2012, Dr Kishore Shah, President, Indian Specialty Chemicals Manufacturers' Association said, "The last edition of Informex INDIA had highly qualified visitors coming to find new suppliers, new market segments, new ideas, tie-ups and joint ventures. This year's event will create more business opportunities which will help in increasing the potential of the fine and specialty chemicals industry."

To learn more about Informex INDIA 2012, please visit www.informexindia.in

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