CHEMUK returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 20–21 May as the UK’s largest event dedicated to the full chemical supply chain. With the sector undergoing rapid transformation driven by innovation, regulation and the pressure to deliver more resilient, sustainable operations, it is vital for manufacturers, suppliers, formulators and logistics leaders to use this rare opportunity to access every part of the industry ecosystem under one roof.
Described by Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), as the “go-to event of its kind in the UK, and arguably even in Europe, for the complete chemical supply chain”, CHEMUK brings delegates from across the UK and further afield for two days centred on creativity, collaboration and innovation. What really makes the event special is its community. It has a unique ability to bring together the whole chemical supply chain, combining a strong exhibition with a high-quality conference programme, and keeping people at the heart of the experience.
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, reviewing safety solutions or exploring the latest in green chemistry, the event provides direct access to the partners and technologies shaping the sector’s future.
For operations, supply chain and compliance professionals, CHEMUK offers clear and immediate value. The Chemicals Management and Process & Chemical Engineering zones provide practical insights into improving safety, reducing operational risk and meeting tightening regulatory requirements. Exhibitors demonstrate advancements in hazard mitigation, labelling, transport, storage, automation, data management, emissions monitoring and waste-to-resource processes.
Upstream and downstream players benefit equally. Raw material suppliers connect with formulators and brand owners through the Chemicals Supply Show and the Formulated Product Manufacture Show, enabling efficient sourcing, faster product development and stronger supplier–customer integration. For R&D teams and analytical specialists, the Chemicals Laboratory Show brings together the latest laboratory technologies, instrumentation, testing services and analytical solutions.
The CBA, which has been closely involved with CHEMUK since its earliest days, now acts as a central networking hub at the event, reflecting its role as an interface between industry and government. As Doggett notes, each year builds momentum through new feature areas, innovation zones and deeper political engagement – and it is vital not to lose “the magic of CHEMUK” as it grows.
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.
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