Inaugural Process Innovation Asia Pacific builds on global process industry’s premier showcase ACHEMA’s legacy and expertise, convening global industry leaders to drive sustainable growth for Asia’s process industries.

 

Singapore, 13 November 2024 – South-East Asia will now have its first dedicated Process Technology show with the launch of Process Innovation Asia Pacific - Powered by ACHEMA (PIA). Organised by Constellar, with International Partner DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH (DECHEMA Exhibitions)1, its inaugural edition will be held from 19 to 21 November 2024 at Singapore EXPO. 

 

With Singapore as the region’s hub for innovation, technology exchange, and a gateway to the thriving Asia-Pacific market, PIA 2024 will play a pivotal role in driving transformation, catalysing innovation and promoting sustainable growth for a greener future across the region’s (petro-)chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food processing industries. 

 

With the theme ‘Inspiring Sustainable Growth,’ PIA 2024 will equip the process industry with actionable insights, technologies, and best practices that address unique regional challenges while fostering collaboration among industry leaders, solution providers, and regulators. To achieve this, PIA 2024 will focus on three key content pillars designed to build industry and enterprise capabilities for market resilience and adaptability: 1) Industrial Growth and Sustainable Development in Asia; 2) Digital Advancements and Innovations; and 3) Sustainability and Green Practices, which will enable the industries to be given a boost to evolve into higher value-added sectors.

 

Industry-Curated Content Driving Meaningful Engagement

Inspired by the success of ACHEMA and AchemAsia in curating ground-up content that brings together experts to address advancements and challenges in the process industries, PIA 2024 has developed the Process Innovation Summit. The Summit aims to facilitate insightful dialogue and solutions-driven discussions tailored to Asia’s unique industry needs and future growth. 

 

A three-day conference programme anchored by over 40 industry experts and practitioners across 50+ sessions, the Summit is designed and curated with guidance from PIA’s advisory committee, and is based on consultative industry feedback so that a tailored process technology platform could be designed for the region. The sessions seek to spotlight the latest technological advancements and meet the increasing needs of companies looking to strengthen their foothold in the expanding Asia-Pacific market.  

 

The committee consists of leading process technology experts, key industry playersand practitioners from Association of Process Industry (ASPRI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), specialty chemicals giant Evonik, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore (HFCAS), Indonesian Food and Beverage Association (GAPPMI), Institute of Engineers Singapore and the Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC).  

• Day 1 will begin with a macroscopic view of the latest insights into global, regional and country-specific policy developments, national initiatives and trends driving transformation for process industries.  Sessions will also focus on how the process industry can adopt sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes, as well as future opportunities and strategies for regional collaboration to enhance industry resilience. 

 

Speakers include C-suite professionals from World Business Council, Alliance to End Plastic Waste, as well as key government officials from the ASEAN Centre for Energy, A*STAR, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand. These include: 

• Mr Joe Phelan, Executive Director Asia Pacific & Member of the WBCSD Extended Leadership Group, World Business Council

• Mr Justin Wood, Vice President and Head of Europe, Middle East & Africa, Alliance to End Plastic Waste

• Days 2 and 3 then delves into two concurrent tracks – pharmaceutical and biotechnology – to explore trending topics and issues, as well as new developments and technologies driving business growth in the region. Topics include operational efficiencies for pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial biotechnology to manufacture food, acceleration of alternative proteins production, sustainable transformation for specialty chemicals industries, workplace safety optimisation in chemical manufacturing and more. Key speakers include: 

• Mr Alex Bower, Global Head Marketing and Sales Hydrogen, Gentari (Petronas)

• Dr. Anthony Watanabe, Chief Sustainability Officer, Indorama Ventures, Thailand 

• Dr. Claus Rettig, President Asia, Evonik, Singapore 

• Dr. Kamel Ramdani, CTO, PTT Global Chemical, Thailand

• Mr Marcelo Lu, President Asia Pacific, BASF, Germany 

• Mr Minh Tran, Global Head of Bio4C Commercial, Merck, Singapore

• Mr Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Chief Executive Officer, Laurus Bio

• Mr Tine Rorvik, Global Director Climate Impact & Circularity; Innovation Director Europe; CEO SCGN, SCG Group

(see here for full speaker list)

 

“I expect the ASEAN economies to continue growing attractively and to become more deeply integrated into global value and supply chains. The region is open and export-oriented because of its free trade policies with both China and the US,” said Mr Marcelo Lu, who will be speaking on the chemical industry’s challenges, demand drivers and participating in a panel discussion with other experts to share further insights into the future of South-East Asia’s chemical industry. “BASF has a good presence in ASEAN and aims to capitalize on the region's dynamic economic growth, diverse markets, and increasing demand for sustainable solutions,” Mr Lu added. 

 

Complementing the Summit are two Technical Workshops by the SCIC, to address critical safety and cybersecurity challenges in the chemical industry. Key topics include compliance to the Code of Practice for handling combustible dust and relevant legislative requirements, as well as best cybersecurity practices and the Cyber Trust Mark. 

 

A Comprehensive Showcase of Global Innovative Solutions 

PIA 2024 will host 100 participating brands from 20 countries and regions, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and solutions designed to optimise performance, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance sustainability in the process industries. These solutions span across five broad categories: Process Technology; Engineering & Green Technology; Automation & Digitalisation; Packaging, Storage & Supply Chain; Laboratory, Quality Control & Analytics. Participating countries and regions include Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

 

Attendees will be able to network and explore latest solutions from leading brands and established industry players such as Beijing Hanlin Hangyu International Trading Co, Bruker, Brady Corporation, BÜCHI, Calgavin, Changzhou Smart-Lifesciences Biotechnology Co, CDI (Chemical Data Intelligence), Cyclect Engineering, Evonik, Robert Bosch (SEA), and more. (See Annex A for more exhibitor highlights.)

 

Showcased solutions include BÜCHI’s ProxiMate NIR Analyzer for rapid, accurate sample analysis and enhanced quality control using Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy; Evonik’s Next Generation Solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions; Robert Bosch (SEA)’s Optical Gas Spectrometer for detecting multiple gases in hydrogen and natural gas applications; and Watson-Marlow’s Fluid Technology Solutions for precise, efficient and contamination-free fluid management across industries.

 

On top of the extensive showcases at the booths, attendees can observe in-depth demonstrations at the Open Stage, where companies such as Aleph Digital Technologies, art photonics GmbH, HIMA Asia Pacific, I-Care Group, Piller SEA, Practical Analyzer Solutions, TECAM Group and Wasson-ECE South-East Asia will be conducting detailed sharings. These include the use of AI Co-Pilot in automating process manufacturing optimisation workflows, extended refinery gas analysis, future of predictive maintenance, IOT-enabled process analysers, robust fibre optic solutions for optical analysis, waste gas treatment, waste heat vapor/steam recovery to reduce environmental impact amongst other benefits and more.

 

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About Process Innovation Asia-Pacific - Powered by ACHEMA (PIA)

As South-East Asia’s First Dedicated Process Technology Trade Event, PIA’s key government partners include Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), EnterpriseSG, JTC Corporation and Singapore Tourism Board. PIA is honoured to have the support from regional associations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. These include Indonesian Food & Beverage Association (GAPMMI) and Federation Of The Indonesian Chemical Industry (FIKI) in Indonesia; Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM) and Malaysian Society for Engineering and Technology (MySET) in Malaysia; Association of Process Industries (ASPRI), Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore, Institute of Engineers Singapore (IES), Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) and Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) in Singapore; as well as the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Plastic Institute Thailand, Thai Biotechnology Industry Association (ThaiBio) and Thai Food Processors Association (TFPA) in Thailand. 

 

About Constellar

Constellar is Asia's preferred partner for convening businesses, curating ideas and creating opportunities for sustainable business growth and global impact. Based in Singapore with a regional footprint in China and Malaysia, we curate and develop influential trade and consumer events for key industries, connecting global marketplaces in sectors such as fintech, industrial transformation and ESG. We also manage the Singapore EXPO, Singapore's largest purpose-built venue for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). Our vision is to be a global leader made in Asia, activating impactful networks to enable cross-industry collaboration and innovation through our holistic portfolio of intellectual properties in the MICE industry. Visit constellar.co for more information.

 

About DECHEMA

DECHEMA Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V. (Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines, institutions and generations to stimulate scientific exchange in chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology. We identify and evaluate emerging technological trends and facilitate the transfer of research results into industrial applications. DECHEMA has over 5,500 members - individuals, institutions and companies. DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH (DECHEMA Exhibitons) draws on the technical and organizational expertise of DECHEMA for the organization of capital goods fairs. Together with DECHEMA Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V., we are the organizers of ACHEMA and AchemAsia.

 

About ACHEMA

ACHEMA is the world forum for chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology. The world’s leading show for the process industry takes place every three years in Frankfurt. The spectrum ranges from laboratory equipment, pumps and analytical devices to packaging machinery, boilers and stirrers to safety technology, materials and software, thus covering all the needs of the chemical, pharmaceutical and food production industries. The accompanying congress, featuring scientific lectures and numerous guest and partner events, complements the wide range of exhibition themes. More at www.achema.de/en

 

ANNEX A: Exhibitors’ Highlights (Non-Exhaustive. See full list here.)

Exhibitor	Category	Exhibitor Profile
BEIJING   HANLIN HANGYU   INTERNATIONAL   TRADING CO., LTD.	Automation & Digitalisation	We are a top brand of pharmaceutical machinery and solution provider, with a registered trademark - Dr. Pharm. We provide OSD equipment, including: high shear wet granulation line, fluid bed processor, dry granulation machine, vacuum mill, capsule filler, tablet pressing machine, high efficiency coating machine, blister packing machine, counter, cartoner etc. Our products have been under good performance and enjoy good reputation around all over the world.
BRUKER	Process Technology; Engineering & Green-Tech	Bruker provides high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions that drive post-genomic discoveries and applications to enhance human life. By enabling research at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels, Bruker supports innovation, productivity, and success across life sciences, biopharma, microscopy, nanoanalysis, cleantech, and AI-driven semiconductor metrology. Bruker’s specialized systems span preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics, proteomics, multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.
BUCHI	Process Technology	Founded as a leading subsidiary of BUCHI Labortechnik AG, BUCHI Singapore PTE LTD provides high-quality laboratory instruments and solutions to support a wide range of industries. Established to meet the growing demand for scientific innovation, BUCHI Singapore serves customers in pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, environmental analysis, and academic research sectors. As part of BUCHI's global network, the Singapore branch delivers exceptional expertise in sample preparation, extraction, distillation, evaporation, spray drying, NIR process analyzer and chromatography. Key offerings include cutting-edge products such as the Rotary Evaporator, the Kjeldahl Distillation Unit, and the NIR Spectroscopy System, which are trusted worldwide for their robustness and performance.
CDI (CHEMICAL   DATA   INTELLIGENCE)   PTE. LTD.		Chemical Data Intelligence (CDI) specializes in digital chemistry, providing R&D and software development in chemical process development, chemoinformatics, and AI. CDI creates AI tools and solutions for sustainable chemical practices, including energy prediction, functional molecule design, and environmental assessment. Our data-driven models optimize energy use, reduce chemical inventory, and design functional, biodegradable, low-toxicity molecules. We also offer consulting and software to identify greener reagents, improve synthesis yield, and lower costs and environmental impact.
CYCLECT   ENGINEERING   PTE LTD	Engineering & Green-Tech; Packaging, Storage & Supply Chain	Founded in 1943, Cyclect Group is a leading provider of engineering and technology-driven solutions for industries worldwide, including process manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors. With operations in 10 countries and over 1,000 professionals, Cyclect delivers comprehensive engineering, construction, maintenance, and technical services. Our solutions help clients optimize operations, enhance sustainability, and meet stringent safety standards across industries such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor manufacturing.
EVONIK		Evonik Industries AG is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Active in more than 100 countries around the world, Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable and sustainable solutions for customers. Headquartered in Singapore and covering all countries in the region, Evonik SEAANZ has state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, sales offices, research and development centers as well as technical service centers located in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Each site is equipped with specialized focus and technological expertise, enabling us to tailor solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers in Asia and beyond.
ITALVACUUM	Engineering & Green-Tech	Italvacuum specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying industrial vacuum pumps and vacuum dryers for pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and chemical industries. Italvacuum's manufacturing capabilities include a wide range of original and patented vacuum equipment, that comply with the main International standards (UL, ATEX, ASME, and PED) and with the latest FDA and cGMP regulations. Thanks to 85 years of experience, Italvacuum can provide turnkey installations and realize bespoke equipment and systems built according to customers' process requirements. The highest levels of quality, safety, and productivity in any application.
LIM KIM HAI   ELECTRIC CO (S)   PTE LTD	Engineering & Green-Tech; Automation & Digitalisation; Packaging, Storage & Supply Chain	Founded in 1958 with humble beginnings as an electrical shop, Lim Kim Hai Electric has now become synonymous with excellence in the electrical industry. At the core of our mission was the commitment to serving our customers with Safe & Save electric solutions. We constantly evolve to offer electrical and safety solutions that remain aligned with the latest market shifts. W Inspired by green initiatives, we began a push towards energy efficient solutions that empower businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, while enjoying greater energy and cost savings
NANTONG   SUTONG   SEPARATION   TECHNOLOGY   CO.,  LTD	Engineering & Green-Tech; Packaging, Storage & Supply Chain	Our company focuses on the design and manufacture of tower internals, tower packings and trays for more than 39 years. Related processes for distillation, absorption, extraction, regeneration, evaporation, stripping, membrane separation, waste water treatment and other tower separation and environmental protection process dust collector and fog eliminator design.
ROBERT BOSCH   (SEA)	Engineering & Green-Tech	Bosch BOGS: A revolution in measurement technology. The Bosch BOGS is a gas analysis device for laboratory use that sets new standards. As a true multi-gas analyzer, it offers a sustainable solution for many applications. Rely on completely new possibilities with the BOGS to monitor your gas composition inline and thus ensure control over your process and your gas. Experience the future of gas analysis with our compact Raman-based BOGS. It enables the simultaneous detection of various gases and, in the first expansion stage, has intelligent evaluation algorithms for hydrogen and natural gas applications directly on board.
SATAKE   MULTIMIX  (M)   SDN BHD	Engineering & Green-Tech; Packaging, Storage & Supply Chain	Since its founding in 1920, Satake Multimix Corporation has stood strong as the market leader in Mixing Technology and pioneer in Environmental Testing Equipment. Established in January 2021, sales operations started in June 2021, and production started in September 2022. As a specialist in manufacturing mixers and mixing equipment for laboratory and industrial scales, we offer sales and maintenance services with technical support. Our goal is to provide high-quality and high-performance mixing products with economy pricing for the local and Southeast Asian markets.
WATSON-  MARLOW FLUID TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS		With more than 60 years of technical expertise, over one million pumps installed worldwide, over 60 markets with 13 sales offices in APAC, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is the world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for wide range of applications in process industries and life science industries, (process industries) food and beverage, and sanitary; mining; water and wastewater; industrial; pulp and paper; power generation; EV battery manufacturing; (life sciences) pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical, medical and diagnostic devices and OEM and etc.