After winning plaudits from the industry for the first and second editions of PHARMA Pro&Pack Expo and PharmaLAB Expo, international exhibitions on total pharma manufacturing technologies and iPHEX, one of the largest showcases of Indian pharmaceutical products and technologies to a global audience, is making a comeback to Mumbai.
Fulfilling the need of the industry to keep informed about the latest happening and to provide an unique trade opportunities for the national and international pharma professionals, these events being held from May 13 to 15, 2015 at Mumbai Exhibition Center offer an unparalleled business platform to network the pharma community, explore the latest technological updates and exchange the current trends in manufacturing practices.
As the Indian pharmaceutical exports have slowed down since past two years due to various factors, this time the event is expected to give a fillip and re-energize the export front.
The third edition of PHARMA Pro&Pack Expo 2015 is the industry’s very own exhibition to offer a common business platform for the pharmaceutical industry.
Since the first and second editions received an excellent response from the industry, the expectations are very high from the third edition.
The co-located exhibition, iPHEX 2015, organized by Pharmexcil, showcases the complete spectrum of pharma & bio-chemicals – API, bulk drugs, excipients, formulations, contract manufacturing etc.
The twin international shows at the same venue which bring together drugs, pharmaceutical and healthcare, all under one roof, will be highly resourceful to trade professionals.
According to Rattan Singhania, the new President of Indian Pharma Machinery Manufacturers Association (IPMMA), the PHARMA Pro&Pack Expo 2015, PharmaLAB Expo 2015 & iPHEX Exhibitions 2015 put together are expected to attract over 20,000 visitors, which also includes 750 overseas buyers from 130 countries across the globe. Between PHARMA Pro&Pack Expo 2015 and iPHEX 2015, there are 523 exhibiting companies from 18 countries who will showcase their latest products and services. All put together, this will create numerous business opportunities for Indian pharma machinery manufacturers.
A three-day long international Buyers Seller Meet (BSM) at PHARMA Pro&Pack hosting more than 150 international buyers across the world pharma markets will be opening a new chapter in promoting exports of pharmaceutical engineering products. The BSM is being organized in association with the EEPC India (formally known as Engineering Export Promotion Council of India, set up by Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Govt. of India.)
The BSM which will see participation from over 750 international buyers and will help the Indian manufacturers have a one-to-one interaction with these foreign buyers. The fundamental reason behind hosting the BSM is to promote ‘Made-in-India’ pharma machinery & engineering to the worldwide pharma markets and the BSM strives to directly support and encourage the Indian pharma machinery export trade, especially those from the SME sector. The buyers will be represented by countries from around the world which already have a developed pharma manufacturing base.
The BSM will offer an excellent business platform to explore the global buyers at doorsteps with personalized meeting and even the live demo of the machinery / equipment as well.
The hosted buyers will be representing the countries having pharma manufacturing base. BSM serves and encourages the Indian engineering export trade specifically for the SME sector of the Indian pharma machinery & engineering.
At the same time, another BSM will be organized in association with the Pharmexcil at iPHEX 2015 to promote the Brand India API, bulk actives and formulations across the world.
According to him, PHARMA Pro&Pack Expo exhibition offers an unparalleled business networking opportunities to a smallest entrepreneur to showcase their technology skills to domestic and international buyers.
PharmaLAB Expo 2015 – a pavilion featuring analytical lab equipment is concurrent with PHARMA Pro&Pack will be making the visit of every single attendee more meaningful and informative. These shows together will help boost prospects of companies mainly in the SME segment.
For the first time in the Indian pharma machinery segment, a Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM), in association with the EEPC India opens new avenues for doing global business while exhibiting at a domestic exhibition. More than 80 international buyers are being hosted by the Govt. of India to explore and select the best suitable Brand India pharma engineering products / services.
At the same time, Pharmexcil is hosting more than 700 international buyers from 130 nations across the world. These RBSMs would be the largest most buyer seller meet in the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
PHARMA Pro&Pack Expo 2015 is jointly organized by IPMMA – Indian Pharma Machinery Manufacturer’s Association, the backbone of Indian pharma industry and GPE EXPO Pvt Ltd.
The expo offers an ideal business domain to expand business in India and international pharma industry. Exhibitor’s profile range from pharma processing & packaging machineries & materials, analytical lab instruments, consumables & glassware, environment control equipment & services, water management products & services and turnkey contractors.
Visiting the expo offers a huge platform for a total array of products / services reacquired for pharma manufacturing. Visitors can resource the latest updates on products, technologies and services – all at one place in three days.
The expo provides a unique opportunity to interact with the industry stalwarts, updates on market developments, expand business network and one to one meeting with everyone who deal with the industry at one venue. One can not only evaluate products and suppliers, but also discuss business requirements in a neutral environment.
Participating in PHARMA Pro&Pack Expo 2015 will not only provide incredible opportunities for the exhibiting company in the pharmaceutical processing, manufacturing and packaging industry; but, also act as catalyst for business.
The Pharma Pro&Pack Expo held in 2014 was the second edition of the trade show and saw participation from over 480 exhibitors from 18 countries. The footfall of the pharma trade attendees was more than 19,200 during the three-day event, including 1,400 international visitors from 138 countries. The 2014 edition also saw the launch of a special pavilion especially for the Indian analytical instruments manufacturers. The second edition was successful on all parameters and proved to be highly valuable and resourceful to all the stakeholders including the technology providers, trade professionals and business visitors.
iPHEX to promote Brand India
The international pharmaceutical and healthcare exhibition (iPHEX 2015) is aimed at giving the Indian pharmaceutical industry an indigenous platform for promoting Brand India Pharma to the world. Unlike other international events, iPHEX is exclusive for Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare industry.
Exhibiting Indian pharmaceutical industry’s strength and capabilities to the world, during the past two editions, iPHEX has resolutely established Indian pharma as a brand to the global markets. In fact during the past two editions, iPHEX has played a vital role in bringing together the drugs, pharmaceutical and healthcare industry under one roof in the country. iPHEX 2015 is expected to be an apt platform for the buyers, sellers, regulators, exhibitors and visitors from India and across the globe and can access India’s strengths in high quality generic and other alternative system of medicines emerging in the country.
The major difference from the previous events and this year's is its comprehensiveness. Earlier events were just focused on a particular region or a particular country, but iPHEX is a combination of all the events wherein we have the opportunity to exhibit our products, services, facilities and capabilities to the world at one place.
“During our earlier events we use to have just one to one meeting across the table, but here at iPHEX we are providing them opportunities to exhibit their products in addition to across the table meets. Especially for Indian exhibitors, they will have the opportunity to showcase their products and buyers will have opportunity to meet them in booths. Also we have made arrangements to those who cannot have booths. They can also participate in one to one BSMs and this way all buyers are compelled to attend the BSMs. This gives an excellent opportunity for the Indian pharma to showcase their capabilities and strengths to the world. In fact during the past few editions we could succeed in our goal of making iPHEX a big international brand for Indian Pharma,” said Dr. P.V. Appaji, DG, Pharmexcil.
For the third consecutive year Pharmexcil is expecting 600 buyers from more than 100 countries from across the globe. Regulators and associations from 35 and 15 countries respectively are expected at this event. In addition to a large number of
buyers and sellers and other visitors, about 300 pharma companies are expected to exhibit their API’s, formulations, and biotechnology products.
A major highlight of iPHEX 2015 is its technical session. These sessions will be organised on the sidelines of the exhibition. “This time we have considerably improved the technical sessions and is planning to organize focused seminar on Indian pharmacopeia with an intention to get it recognized by developing countries like SAARC partners and other international community,” said Appaji.
During this event Pharmexcil is also providing opportunity to companies of Indian medical systems like Ayurveda; Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathic (AYUSH) streams to show case their “We are also encouraging SMEs to take part in this event in a big way. They have been given concessions financial benefits from the government,” said Appaji.
iPHEX 2015 is designed on the lines of other similar leading international events such as CPhIs, BioAsia and other related international events being organized across the world. Thanks to initiative taken up by Pharmexcil and the support extended by government of India, today Indian pharma industry too is capable of establishing its brand through this event.
“As part of government of India’s Make in India programme, we at iPHEX are also inviting investors from Japan and planning to help establish collaborations in contract research and manufacturing ” said Dr. Appaji.
iPHEX 2015 will be having international buyer seller meets, product launches, manufacture presentation and trade investment seminars. Overall the event will be offering the industry majors from India and all across the world a great platform to connect and do business.
Experts believe that these events along with the new government initiatives will not only help industry to regain losing momentum but also enable it to scale newer peaks in exports.