CHEMUK 2020 | UK Chemical Industries Supply Chain Expo
Published 27 Apr 2020

CHEMUK20
CHEMUK 2020
UK Chemical Industries Supply Chain Expo
About The Event
CHEMUK 2020 will bring together the UK’s chemical processing and chemical product formulation industries, providing an intensive 2-day supply chain sourcing, business networking, intelligence gathering, best-practice and strategy development experience.
âž¡ Exhibition floorspace for 2020 is SOLD OUT but enquiries are being accepted for 2021.
Designed to introduce new relationships and strengthen existing ones throughout the intersecting layers of the UK’s ‘chemical sector’, the event allows the ‘industry’ to consider the big challenges and opportunities.
2-Day Chemicals Industry Supply Chain Expo
CHEMUK 2020 will provide visitor groups with a diverse and impressive showcase of 250+ specialist exhibitors showcasing latest plant, equipment, materials and services supporting the chemicals industries, driving operational performance, efficiency, future-proofing, safety, compliance and more.
Key Segments

Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres | ATEX Product Innovations
Primary FILTER STREAMS – including (but not limited to..)
Chemicals, Ingredients, Raw Materials  Â
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Industrial & Supply Chain Chemicals / Chemical & Formulation ingredients & additives / Raw Materials – for Chemicals processing & product formulation sectors –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Green Chemistry |
Plant, Process, Flow & Control  Â
–         Process Plant & Equipment/ Process Engineering /Process Control / Process Automation/Flow Management/ Plant Management/Optimisation & QC/Plant Automation & Digitalisation           –         Chemical Synthesis, Formulation plus Bio process solutions |
Heath, Safety, Environment, Regulatory
–         HSE/ Process Safety /Hazard Management/Environment Compliance & Regulatory Management / Risk & Asset Mgmt/ Security     |
Logistics, Storage, Handling & Fulfilment
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Logistics & Transport / Supply Chain Mgmt / –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Warehousing & Storage / Loading & Handling –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Packaging /Contract /Fulfilment Services |
Laboratory, Research & Development
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Laboratory Chemicals / Lab Equipment, Apparatus & Instrumentation / Lab Testing/Â –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Research & Development Services, Innovation & Disruptive Tech |
Business & Operations Management
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Engineering & Technical Services / Business Support Services / Trade & Business Performance / Operational & Asset Mgmt / Brexit & Regulatory Mgmt –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â International Trade |
Skills, Training, HR & Recruitment
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Careers, Skills & Training |
CHEMUK 2020 Speaker Programme
The 2-day speaker programme will deliver some 30+ hours of free to attend expert intelligence, case studies, best practice and tech-insight ‘snapshots’, to inspire and assist next level investment and operational strategies for attending industry groups across the UK chemicals and chemical product sectors.
Centre stage will be critical themes such as process innovation, improvement & intensification, sustainability and responsible care, digitisation, new technology, plant & supply chain management, process safety and regulatory landscape, global trade, sector skills, Brexit and more.
Sectors in Focus
Programmes will address the needs of the diverse industrial chemicals development, processing & distribution sectors, from commodity to fine & speciality chemicals, intermediates, dyestuffs, additives, bio-based chemicals etc. Downstream formulated-product sector focus will include Cosmetics, Personal Care Products, HI&I Cleaning & Biocidal Products, Adhesives & Sealants, Polymers & Resins, Lubricants, Pharma & Healthcare, Paints, Inks & Coatings and more, as well as ’breaking markets’.
EventCity, Manchester
Hosted at the largest exhibition space in the North, EventCity, CHEMUK 2020 is located in the heart of the UK’s largest chemical region whilst providing excellent connectivity for the rest of the UK and Europe.
With FREE ENTRY into all exhibits, features & presentations, plus on-site FREE PARKING, as well as easy access by rail and air, the venue provides an easy experience for all visitors.
Who Should Attend?
CHEMUK 2020 reaches out to all key industrial chemicals manufacturing & distribution /chemical product manufacturing & chemical using industries, targeting Chemicals & Ingredients specifiers plus Chemical Process Engineers, Operational, HS&E, Control & Instrumentation, Test & Inspection, Manufacturing, Formulation, Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain, R&D & Scientific professionals plus Chemical industry business teams.
Organisers are anticipating attendee groups from across the broad industrial chemicals processing & distribution sectors, from petrochemicals & base chemicals, to fine & speciality, intermediates & additives, polymers, inorganics, dyes, pigments, green chemicals, process chemicals and more.
Equally, the event provides chemical-based formulated product industries, from the cosmetics & personal care industries to paints & coatings, household & industrial cleaning, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, plastics and others, with crucial access to supply chain raw materials, chemical product processing plant & technologies, support services.
Dates For The Diary
CHEMUK 2020 takes place on Wed 16th & Thu 17th September 2020 Venue: Phoenix Way, Off Barton Dock Road, TRAFFORDCITY, Manchester. M41 7TB (Sat Nav: M17 8AS) Opening Times: Day 1: 9.00am – 5.00pm Day 2: 9.00am – 4.00pm FREE PARKING for all visitors Register NOW for your FREE entry badge at www.chemicalukexpo.com  |
CHEMUK 2019 Testimonials:
- For a debut show there was nothing to fault the inaugural ChemUK 2019. It was everything Loadtec could have hoped for from a focused two-day exhibition and conference. An abundance of the right people in the right place at the right time. There is a real appetite for innovative manufacturing that aims to reduce OPEX, which was proven by the level of enquiries Loadtec received over the two-day event. We look forward to exhibiting at ChemUK 2020, Robert Keeler, Regional Sales Manager. Loadtec
- A standout UK chemical event in particular for the quantity, quality and variety of the speaker program which resulted in an informative and inspiring two days. Paul Spencer, Product Development Manager, Gurit UK.
- One of the best exhibitions we’ve exhibited at in the UK over the last 5 years – Tosh Singh, MD, Lutz UK Ltd
- An excellent event to meet potential new suppliers & customers, and catch up with friends and contacts Miles Smith, Contracts Manager Counter Corrosion
- For a first event it was excellent – a good range of exhibitors and the speaker programme was informative and well-balanced. It was a shame that so many exhibitors had to be turned away due to space constraints at this venue – but this did not detract from the interest factor and value for attendees. All the people I spoke with during the 2 days I was there (exhibitors and fellow-visitors) gave similar positive feedback about the event which was vibrant and interesting – so I am sure that it will be even more successful next year, and I am looking forward to attending again in Manchester. Maria Sanderson – EHS Manager, Indivior UK Limited, Fine Chemical Plant
- I have attended exhibitions and trade fairs etc for over 50 years and I found Chem UK 2019 one of the most relevant, interesting, informative and well organised that I have visited. Edward Jennings Business Development and Sales C E Bennett and Sons Limited
- Well done ChemUK. Your event was a useful mixture of supplier initiatives and legislation updates. I thoroughly recommend your event. Andy Thomas. Managing Director: Coating Technologies Ltd
➡ Exhibition floorspace for 2020 is SOLD OUT but enquiries are being accepted for 2021. Given demand for positions, if you would like to exhibit, we recommend visiting the CHEMUK house stand (M8) where the sales team will be taking bookings for CHEMUK 2021. We will also be running our ‘Early Bird’ rates at the show.
Please click here to enquiry about exhibiting in at CHEMUK21
Why exhibit at CHEMUK21?
Speaking Opportunities
Exhibitors will be invited to submit a title should they wish to speak as part of the 2-Day speaker programme running on the exhibition floor.
Full Website and Show-Guide Profiling
All exhibitors receive a full profiling through the show website and in the print show guide, handed to all visitors over the two days.
Visitor Networking Tool
Exhibitors and visitors will be connected via our pre-show networking tool allowing meetings & demonstration to be arranged in the weeks leading up to the event.
Social Media Support
The event will be regularly sharing and promoting all exhibitor content through the events social media accounts
EXPERTS IN EQUIPMENT FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
leaders in ATEX Innovation To The Hazardous Area Industries
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Control Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Ventilation Fans | Security Access ControlÂ

Competitive Prices | Extensive Stocks | Technical Support | Express Delivery