Jürgen Brandes Named CEO of Process Industries and Drives Division

After six years of anticipation, AchemAsia, the International Expo and Innovation Forum for Sustainable Chemical Production, has returned with a renewed spirit, bringing together global expertise, Chinese innovation, and a shared commitment to a greener industrial future. That is the conclusion of the organisers of AchemAsia.

With 267 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, the 12th AchemAsia opened its doors in Shanghai, China. With a focus on sustainable chemical production, plant and equipment manufacturers, suppliers to the process industry and service providers will be showcasing the latest solutions for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries until Thursday.

From 14 to 18 June 2027, ACHEMA will be back at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds, placing even greater emphasis on the future-oriented topics of energy, life sciences, sustainability and digitalisation. Exhibitors can register now.

ACHEMA Middle East was officially launched at an executive-level ceremony in Riyadh, Saudia-Arabia, on 18 September 2025, marking the beginning of a new era for the region’s process industries. Organised by DECHEMA in strategic partnership with Messe Frankfurt and supported by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the launch event brought together senior figures from government, business, and the global scientific community.

Only 4 months left until AchemAsia 2025 as the leading platform for the Chinese process industry is back. From 14 to 16 October 2025, Shanghai will once again be the gateway to China’s Process Industry, driving the countries chemical industry towards decarbonisation and sustainable intermediate and end products. The call for papers for the conference is now open and for the first time applications for the AchemAsia Process Innovation Award are possible.

DECHEMA, which organises the ACHEMA, the leading trade show for the global process industry, launches ACHEMA Middle East in Saudi Arabia together with Messe Frankfurt. DECHEMA and Messe Frankfurt have reached the necessary agreements and the event will be held for the first time in Riyadh in 2026, and then every three years after that. ACHEMA Middleast is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is against the backdrop of Saudi Vision 2030, the ambitious government programme for economic and social development.