In order to meet the fast growing demands of China's pharmaceutical machinery market, Interphex China 2006, a specialized show for the world's pharmaceutical packaging and processing machinery will be held during 15-17 November, 2006 at Qingdao. The event is co-located with API China, the largest pharma ingredient exhibition in China. There will be approximately 400 exhibitors and the event is held at Qingdao International Convention Centre.

Benefiting from being co-located with API China's over 750 pharmaceutical ingredient, intermediate and fine chemicals manufacturers which attracts 26,000 visitors, Interphex China will provide a unique platform for its exhibitors to see significant buyers from all parts of the pharmaceutical manufacturing chain.

Interphex China's product categories will include packaging machinery, packaging materials, processing machinery and services like

. sterilization systems - rubber plug washing machines, ampoule washing machines, filters, filtration/purification equipment, deionizer, air conditioners, dust collection equipment, clean room equipment, isolators, wipers, etc.
. materials processing-agitators, blenders, coating equipment, concentrators, drying equipment, emulsifiers, granulators, homogenizers, classifies, separators, thickeners, tableting machines, reaction vessels, etc.
. process inspection and testing detectors, testing devices, inspection systems, flow meters, monitoring systems
. transfer equipment filling equipment (powder, tablet, liquid capsules) pumps, tubes, valves, compressors, conveyors, storage tanks, lifts
. contract services and outsourcing: contract manufacturing, contract packaging, contract research, analytical/testing, engineering/construction, clinical research, contract staff
. IT solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing and logistics
. Information technology
. R&D

About 1000 pharmaceutical machinery manufacturers and over 7000 pharmaceutical finished drug companies and pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers serve the Chinese pharmaceutical market, said sources.

The event is co-organised by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, a joint venture of Sinopharm and Reed exhibitions. Sinopharm is China's largest pharmaceutical company and Reed exhibitions is the world's leading organiser of trade and consumer exhibitions.