CHEMICAL LABORATORY SHOW

The Chemical Laboratory Show at CHEMUK brings together suppliers of chemicals laboratory equipment, analysis and testing technologies, and specialist services for R&D, process development, scale-up, and quality control. Supporting analytical chemistry professionals who are seeking practical solutions for laboratory workflows, compliance, and innovation across the UK chemicals sector.

What will the Chemical Laboratory Show cover?

The Chemicals Laboratory Show is home to specialist laboratory chemicals and equipment suppliers, supporting R&D across the industry. Showcasing solutions for laboratory and analytical scientists, research, development and formulation chemists, as well as laboratory, technical and procurement managers.

What will I find in the Chemical Laboratory Show?

Place your solutions where laboratory innovation takes shape. This dedicated show connects suppliers with professionals seeking the equipment, expertise and services needed to turn research into dependable, compliant results. Products include: 

What does research mean in the Chemical Laboratory Show?

CHEMUK’s association partners play a vital role in advancing research and development. Together, we help shape a community that reflects the innovations and challenges facing the UK’s chemical and process industries.

"CHEMUK is so important for us. To come together with key representatives of the chemical science community who are practising and applying chemical science in a range of ways is such an important two days of the year"
Helen Pain
Chief Executive of Royal Society of Chemistry

CHEMUK 2027 partners dedicated to R&D include: 

Who attends the Chemical Laboratory Show?

The Chemical Laboratory Show is attended by laboratory and analytical scientists, research, development and formulation chemists, as well as laboratory, technical and procurement managers seeking innovative solutions and trusted partners.

Present your solutions to attendees specialised in:

Who exhibits in the Chemical Laboratory Show?

The Chemical Laboratory Show is home to a range of exhibitors specialised in laboratory chemicals and laboratory equipment suppliers supporting chemical research, synthesis and analysis.

Top exhibitors in the Laboratory Show include:

Why exhibit your solutions at the Chemical Laboratory Show?

By exhibiting in the Chemical Laboratory Show, you will be positioning yourself as a specialist in supplying laboratory chemicals and equipment.

Strengthen your organisation’s reputation by connecting with laboratory professionals, technical decision-makers and procurement teams seeking innovative solutions and reliable partners.

By securing your stand, you can:

  • Meet laboratory buyers and decision-makers across R&D, quality control and process development.
  • Showcase your laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, chemicals and services.
  • Position your brand among leading suppliers to the chemical laboratory sector.
  • Generate qualified leads from chemists, scientists, technicians and laboratory managers.
  • Gain market insight through conversations with industry professionals and peers.

FAQs

Chemical Laboratory Show

What is the Chemical Laboratory Show at CHEMUK?

The Chemical Laboratory Show is a dedicated zone within CHEMUK focused on laboratory activity across the chemical supply chain. It brings together suppliers of laboratory equipment, analytical instruments and specialist services that support R&D, quality control, process development, and day-to-day analysis and testing.

This show is aimed at professionals involved in laboratory operations, technical development and quality functions across the sector. That includes procurement managers, laboratory managers, QC teams, analytical chemists, chemistry technologists, materials scientists and project managers assessing suppliers, methods, and laboratory capability.

The show is designed to cover the main laboratory needs linked to research, development, and quality work. This includes chemical laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, testing services, and support for teams involved in method development, validation, compliance, and routine laboratory operations.

The show is relevant for managers who source, specify, or review laboratory suppliers and service partners. It is structured to help decision-makers compare solutions, understand where suppliers fit within the wider chemical supply chain, and identify options that support operational, technical and commercial requirements.

Registration is handled through the main CHEMUK website, as the Chemicals Laboratory Show is part of the wider event. Once registered, you can use the event information to see the list of exhibitors, identify relevant zones, check conference updates, and plan meetings before arriving at the NEC.

Programme details are usually published on the CHEMUK event website, where visitors can review sessions, speakers, and wider event information. If you are specifically interested in analytical chemistry events in the UK or laboratory-focused content, this page should help direct you to the most relevant parts of the programme.

Join 5,200+ chemical laboratory professionals next May

NEC Birmingham · 19th & 20th May 2027 · Free entry to visit

When and where is this chemical laboratory event happening?

  • Venue details - NEC Birmingham, UK
    19th & 20th May 2027
    Venue details - NEC Birmingham, UK
    19th & 20th May 2027
  • Getting there - Train, car, bus, airport
  • Parking - On-site, nearby, costs, pre-booking links
  • Hotels nearby - Partner hotels
  • Accessibility - Wheelchair access, assistance, dietary info

Exhibitors in this zone include:

Explore future-ready chemical lab solutions:

1.6 MW Heat Recovery system

Thermal Fluid Systems

NEW for CHEMUK 2026: Hastelloy and Inconel Gauges

Ashford Instrumentation

Betamesh PLUS water filtration mesh

G. Bopp & Co

Bio‑based HPLC solvents

Merck Life Science UK

Automatic Glove Leak Tester “GloveXpert”

FPS Pharma

High-Purity Stainless Steel Tig Welding specialist

Orbital Fabrications Ltd

High Pressure Coriolis for Hydrogen Applications TMU-W

Kobold Instruments Ltd

Thermoshakers

IKA England Ltd

Inline Density Meter: L-Dens

Anton Paar (UK) Ltd

Compact chillers | Minichiller

Huber UK Temperature Control Ltd

Designed for a range of chemical laboratory professionals:

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The poster zone will invite startups, university spinouts, and research groups from across the chemical, bio-chemical, and process industries looking to network with specialist industry groups to support their development journey towards full-scale implementation and commercialisation.

If you would like to apply to feature a poster at CHEMUK 2025, please click below to read more for full details

The Royal Society of Chemistry will be exhibiting on Stand F110. They will be participating on the exhibition floor and presenting over the two days. The 2-day RSC 2025 programme will include:

Henry Royce Institute joins CHEMUK 2025

We are delighted to announce that the Henry Royce Institute, the UK’s national institute for advanced materials research and innovation, will be joining CHEMUK for the first time this year.

Visitors to CHEMUK will be able to meet with the HRI team to discuss how Royce can assist in supporting their projects to reach the next phase of their innovation journey towards full-scale commercialisation.

We are delighted to confirm that a number of the UK’s key innovation support organisations will be exhibiting and speaking at CHEMUK, including:

Zone highlight: Chemical Laboratory Show Speaker Programme

One key feature for this zone is the packed speaker programme over the two-day conference. Here are the top themes of last year’s edition:

Chemical laboratory featured products:

Accelerate Formulation Development with Signals One

Revvity Signals

Upgrade your Water Analysis

ESSLAB

Anton Paar's New Thermal Analyser: Redefining Speed in DSC

Anton Paar Ltd

Comprehensive solutions for laboratory analysis

Metrohm

Multimodal imaging made simple with solutions from Lambda Photometrics & Jasco

Lambda Photometrics Ltd/Jasco UK Ltd

Show Partners 2025

products on display in the chemical laboratory show

Become an industry leader to supply lab equipment, testing, and R&D.

By exhibiting in the Chemical Laboratory Show, you will be positioning yourself as a specialist in supplying laboratory chemicals and equipment. Get in contact with the team about highlighting your brand by exhibiting in this zone.

Products, equipment, technologies & services showcased in the chemical laboratory show:

Exhibitors are able to showcase a variety of products by securing a slot in this zone.