Messe Muenchen India and the Indian Analytical Instruments Association (IAIA) has announced that analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo has been concluded successfully with satisfied exhibitors and delighted visitors who benefitted from various targeted experiences such as the technical conferences, hosted buyer program, prefixed buyer- seller meetings, and much more.

Demonstrating a 63.5 percent growth in exhibition space over last year, this Mumbai edition once again proved why it is the unmissable B2B gathering for the analytical instruments and laboratory technologies industry in the western part of India. This platform brought together 165 brands displaying 3000 innovative products covering analysis and laboratory equipment, diagnostics technologies, biotech solutions, and instruments for quality control, measurements, and testing.

The strong business partnerships and high-quality innovations showcased at this platform resulted in a visitor footfall of over 6024 trade visitors from key user industries such as food and pharma, healthcare and diagnostics, chemicals, cosmetics, research institutions, amongst many others.

Some of the leading exhibitors at this edition are Kewaunee Labway India Pvt. Ltd., Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Shimadzu Analytical (India) Pvt. Ltd., Newtronic LifecareEquipment Pvt. Ltd., Labguard India Pvt. Ltd., and many others. Certifications and regulatory authorities who participated in exhibition and conferences are Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA), Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), and many others.

Dr. Hemant G. Koshia, Commissioner, Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), said, “The pharma industry is technology-driven and dependent on innovative laboratory solutions. Without them, producing high-quality drugs and maintaining efficient manufacturing is impossible. analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo is a great platform to explore the latest advancements in laboratory technologies. Here I witnessed innovative technologies shaping the future of pharmaceuticals. Beyond the technology showcase, the trade fair is a great platform for knowledge sharing and learning through its thought-provoking panel discussions.”

Dr. Nilesh Amritkar, President, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India (AFSTI), said, “We work very closely with most of the exhibitors at this platform. This is a wonderful place to interact with all the partners, vendors, and suppliers of laboratory equipment and technologies in one place.”

Having received the lifetime achievement award for his contributions towards laboratory research and the development of new technologies, Padma Vibhushan Man Mohan Sharma, Emeritus Professor and Ex-Director, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), said, “As a long-term partner of this trade fair, I have witnessed a remarkable leap forward in recent years. Both the exhibitors and the exhibition itself have seen a quantum jump in quality.”

With close to 30 conference speakers and 200 delegates, this edition witnessed interesting presentations from industry professionals as well as regulatory and compliance experts.

Regarding the success of this edition, Chandrahas Shetty, President, Indian Analytical Instruments Association (IAIA), said, “We have been representing the interests of the analytical instruments industry in India since close to two decades now. Over the years, we have represented the business interests of our member companies at various international forumsas well as through these exhibitions and conferences across India. The phenomenal success of this Mumbai edition is a culmination of the strong professional relationships we have developed with the organisers as well as all industry stakeholders. We are glad to witness the powerful ideas discussed at this forum, and we hope to see more meaningful partnerships in the near future.”

Commenting on the growth of the Mumbai edition, Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said, “We are delighted to see that this edition has emerged as a leading platform in the western region of India. With 63.5 percent growth in exhibition space and participation from distinguished personalities in the analytical technologies sector, this edition is a stepping stone to the upcoming edition in Hyderabad, the pharma hub of India. We look forward to witnessing more pioneering technologies at this upcoming edition, and we express gratitude to all our partners who have contributed meaningfully to the growth and competitiveness of the Mumbai edition.”