Media releases - ILMAC | 19 - 21 October 2021

ILMAC 2021 taking place from 19 to 21 October

Published on 1/28/2021 by Anne Klipfel

Basel, in January 2021 – in consultation with the Advisory Board and the associations, ILMAC, the leading Swiss platform for laboratory and process technology is being postponed until 19 to 21 October 2021. The parallel events of the “MUT Environmental Technology Trade Fair” and the “PHARMA LOGISTICS DAYS (PLD)” will once again be staged simultaneously this year.

Only industry meeting point in 2021
ILMAC is the only live event for the laboratory and process technology sector in the German-speaking world this year. For the safety of all the visitors, exhibitors and service providers at ILMAC 2021, the event will be held with the MCH protection and hygiene concept that was successfully implemented at ILMAC LAUSANNE 2020 already.

Further information at www.ilmac.ch

Closing Report

Published on 10/8/2020 by Anne Klipfel

ILMAC LAUSANNE brings the life sciences industry together again for the first time after lockdown

Despite the challenges due to COVID, the organisers of ILMAC LAUSANNE 2020 can look back on a successful fair. On 7 and 8 October, some 721 professional visitors came to Expo Beaulieu in Lausanne to learn about and discuss innovative products, systems and applications for the entire laboratory value chain in industry and research. ILMAC LAUSANNE was thus the first meeting point for the industry since the corona lockdown.

Opening Report

Published on 10/7/2020 by Anne Klipfel

Trends, visions and challenges in the life sciences sector

ILMAC LAUSANNE, western Switzerland’s platform for chemistry, pharmacy and biotechnology, is taking place on 7 and 8 October in Hall 7 at Expo Beaulieu Lausanne. A total of 117 key suppliers to the industry are presenting innovative products, systems and applications for the entire laboratory value chain in both industry and research.

News about ILMAC LAUSANNE

Published on 9/7/2020 by Anne Klipfel

Good news! The Canton of Vaud has given the go-ahead for ILMAC LAUSANNE on 7 and 8 October 2020. We are delighted at this positive decision.

Closing report ILMAC 2019

Published on 9/27/2019 by Anne Klipfel

60 Jahre ILMAC – a successful anniversary edition comes to an end

From 24 to 27 September 2019, the life sciences industry, including specialists from the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotechnology sectors, met up in Basel. The quality and specialist competence of the visitors was very high. Visitor numbers were up by 2% compared with 2016, totalling 12,270. Exhibitor numbers were also slightly above the figure for the previous trade fair. For the first time, more than one trade fair was staged.

Opening report ILMAC 2019

Published on 9/24/2019 by Anne Klipfel

60 years of ILMAC – an event in the throes of change
From 24 to 27 September 2019, the life sciences industry, including specialists from the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotechnology sectors, is meeting up in Basel on the occasion of the 60th anniversary edition of ILMAC. The Swiss trade fair for process and laboratory technology is celebrating 60 years of its existence in 2019. ILMAC is still far from ready for the scrap heap and is presenting a number of future changes.

ILMAC LAUSANNE offers a convincing meeting point for the life sciences in French-speaking Switzerland

Published on 10/5/2017 by

ILMAC LAUSANNE, the platform for the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological sector in French-speaking Switzerland, came to an end on Thursday, the 5th October 2017. A total of 140 exhibitors presented their product innovations to more than 1 400 specialists on the two days of the trade fair. The open Networking Zone rounded off the new format.

ILMAC LAUSANNE: A new concept is being established in French-speaking Switzerland

Published on 10/3/2017 by

On the 4th and 5th of October, the focus at the first ILMAC LAUSANNE is on new approaches, innovations and solutions in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. A total of 140 exhibitors are presenting their product innovations in the most important life science region of French-speaking Switzerland.

ILMAC LAUSANNE: Some 130 exhibitors are in the starting blocks with us ready to go

Published on 9/2/2017 by

The first-ever ILMAC LAUSANNE is taking place on 4 and 5 October as the unique platform for the chemistry and life science community in the French-speaking part of the Swiss market. The segments of greatest interest for the market in western Switzerland are speciality chemicals, the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology.

ILMAC 2016 a convincing industry meeting point and specialist trade fair for process and laboratory technology

Published on 9/23/2016 by

ILMAC, Switzerland's most important specialist trade fair for process and laboratory technology, came to an end on Friday, 23 September 2016. In the course of the four-day event, more than 12 000 professional visitors obtained information about product innovations, technological applications and process solutions. The issue of “Industrie 4.0”, a topical one affecting the entire sector, was the central subject dealt with at the ILMAC Forum and was examined from both the theoretical and practical perspectives. The “Lunch & Learn” sessions, in particular, organised by the Swiss Chemical Society aroused intense interest amongst the audience.

ILMAC 2016: Specialists from the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology industries meet up at ILMAC in Basel

Published on 9/19/2016 by

Basel is one of Europe's most important life science regions. Almost two thirds of those employed in the Swiss pharmaceutical industry work in the life science cluster. This provides the ideal setting for ILMAC, the Swiss Specialist Fair for Process and Laboratory Technology, which is being staged for the 20th time at Messe Basel from Tuesday, 20 September to Friday, 23 September 2016. ILMAC is designed as a networking platform and, with some 430 exhibitors, provides a representative overview of the sector. The topic of "Industrie4.0" is being addressed in the ILMAC Forum, on the basis of concrete examples. And other highlights will ensure that those attending experience an informative, inspiring and worthwhile visit.

ILMAC 2016: Switzerland's specialist fair for process and laboratory technology

Published on 6/20/2016 by Christine Kern

ILMAC has been Switzerland's only specialist fair for process and laboratory technology since 1959. It is being held from 20 to 23 September 2016 at Messe Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Basel Life Science Week.

ILMAC 2016: A key event for Switzerland's pharmaceutical and chemical market

Published on 12/15/2015 by Christine Kern

ILMAC has been Switzerland's sole trade fair for process and laboratory technology since 1959. Every three years, more than 12,000 specialists from the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, cosmetics, food and drinks industries meet up at Messe Basel. In addition to fostering their business relations they come to find out about the latest approaches and solutions in the field of industrial applications for process and laboratory technology. Under the motto ILMAC 4.0, current industry topics such as boosting efficiency, reducing costs and the latest trends will be discussed in the ILMAC Forum. The next ILMAC is being held from 20 to 23 September 2016 in Basel as part of the Basel Life Science Week.

ILMAC now under the management of Michael Bonenberger

Published on 4/1/2015 by Christine Kern

MCH Messe Basel has pleasure in introducing Michael Bonenberger (48) as the new manager of ILMAC, the specialist fair for chemistry, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology held every three years in Basel.

ILMAC 2013 successfully mirrors the Swiss market

Published on 9/27/2013 by Christine Kern

At its 19th edition, which was staged at Messe Basel from 24 to 27 September 2013, ILMAC, the trade fair for chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, underlined its leading role as an innovation, information and contact platform. With its new specialist focal areas and versatile accompanying programme, ILMAC can report a positive final result, despite a decline in visitor numbers, and was able to satisfactorily fulfil the expectations placed on it. The exhibitors praised the high quality of the visitors, in particular.

ILMAC: important specialist fair for the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology sectors in Basel

Published on 9/23/2013 by Christine Kern

From 24 to 27 September 2013, Basel, as the venue for ILMAC, will be the most important meeting point for the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology sectors. Over a period of four days, a total of 422 exhibitors are presenting innovative technologies for process and laboratory technology, as well as for research and development, in the new hall complex at Messe Basel. With the focus on topical issues relating to food technology and pharmaceuticals packaging, experts from the food and beverages sectors are expected to attend the fair this time too. ILMAC is being supplemented by a range of events in the ILMAC Forum.

ILMAC 2013: a hub for process and laboratory technology

Published on 11/29/2012 by Christine Kern

From 24 to 27 September 2013, experts from the pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, beverages, cosmetics and biotechnology industries will be meeting up at ILMAC in  Messe Basel. This specialist fair for process and laboratory technology, which is held every three years, is the most comprehensive exhibition in Switzerland for products, solutions and services. In addition, it constitutes an ideal platform for disseminating knowledge and fostering contacts. One of the thematic focal areas in 2013 is food technology and pharmaceuticals packaging.