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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.

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.

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, 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.