Against the backdrop of the deepening implementation of the "dual carbon" goals and the full implementation of the "Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Action Plan (2024-2026)," the chemical industry is accelerating its transformation towards high efficiency, green practices, and intelligent manufacturing. As the "skeleton" and "engine" of the production process, the equipment level of core unit operations such as reaction, separation, heat transfer, drying, and mixing directly determines the overall plant's energy efficiency, safety boundaries, and product quality. Data shows that by 2025, the market size of core process equipment in China's chemical industry will exceed 120 billion yuan, with the annual growth rate of demand for high-end equipment such as high-efficiency reactors, precision separation systems, and energy-saving evaporation and crystallization devices exceeding 28%.

The 2026 China International Chemical Technology & Equipment Fair (CTEF2026), approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, will be held from June 9-11 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. "Core Chemical Process Equipment and Unit Operations" is the core exhibition area, comprehensively covering core areas such as reaction technology, separation and purification, evaporation and crystallization, mass and heat transfer, and material handling. It is a concentrated embodiment of process logic, engineering thinking, and manufacturing precision, and a concrete expression of modern chemical "hard technology."

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To Jointly Build the Foundation for Upgrading China's Chemical Processes

The core exhibition area of ​​this year's "Chemical Core Process Equipment and Unit Operations" has attracted a number of leading companies representing the highest global standards to make a grand appearance. They are replacing the traditional single-machine thinking with systematic solutions, promoting the upgrading and leapfrog development of domestic equipment.

• International Giants

Internationally renowned companies such as Sulzer, Koch, GEA, Alfa Laval, and Shanghai Jieti will showcase their leading technologies.

Sulzer will present its globally leading distillation column internals, high-efficiency mixers, and MVR evaporation technology, helping fine chemicals achieve 99.9% separation purity and 40% energy consumption reduction.

Koch will showcase its advanced structured packing and reaction separation coupling system, setting new energy efficiency benchmarks in scenarios such as aromatics and solvent recovery.

Alfa Laval will showcase its plate heat exchanger technology, which boasts a heat transfer coefficient 1-3 times higher than conventional tubular heat exchangers, a compact structure, small size, strong adaptability, and convenient installation and cleaning. It has already been applied in numerous large refineries and chemical enterprises.

GEA will focus on high-purity material handling and high-efficiency separation technologies, providing integrated solutions for aseptic drying, closed powder conveying, and plate heat exchange for biopharmaceuticals and new energy materials. Its separation technology is widely used in the purification of pharmaceutical intermediates and meets GMP standards.

Shanghai Jieti is a leading enterprise in Asia, being the only manufacturer of GT-FLON pure PTFE impregnated graphite equipment. Its products cover block-hole, shell-and-tube, and disc-channel heat exchangers, widely used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and metallurgical industries. The products have obtained international certifications such as ASME, PED, and RTN, helping customers achieve safe and efficient production under extreme operating conditions.

• State-owned Enterprises and Listed Companies

State-owned enterprises and listed companies such as Senmatsu Group, Harbin Electric Corporation, Guangzhou Heavy Machinery Group, Nanjing Baose Chemical Co., Ltd., Guangsha Environmental Energy, and Xingqiu Graphite will showcase their innovative achievements and system solutions in the field of core process equipment.

Senmatsu Group will showcase its duplex stainless steel heat exchanger, which boasts excellent corrosion resistance and heat transfer efficiency, suitable for key equipment in petrochemical, hydrometallurgical, and other fields, achieving efficient heat transfer and energy recovery.

Harbin Electric Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Suzhou Jiadian Permanent Magnet Motor Technology Co., Ltd., will make a significant appearance in the core exhibition area of ​​CTEF2026, showcasing its globally leading permanent magnet motor technology solutions. Tailor-made for harsh operating conditions in chemical and petrochemical industries, these solutions offer energy efficiency improvements of over 30%, achieving breakthroughs in both operational stability and energy saving.

Baose Chemical Co., Ltd. will showcase its heat exchangers made of special materials such as titanium, zirconium, and nickel-based alloys. This equipment features excellent corrosion resistance and heat transfer efficiency, suitable for high-end heat exchange needs in nuclear power, chemical, and other fields.

Guangsha Environmental Energy is a company listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange, focusing on enhanced heat transfer technology research. It independently develops high-throughput heat exchangers and high-condensation heat exchangers, achieving key breakthroughs in corrosion resistance and heat transfer efficiency. Its products have been applied in Sinopec refining units, modern coal chemical projects, and other scenarios, improving energy efficiency by over 25% and achieving operational stability of 99.5%, becoming an industry benchmark for green and low-carbon equipment.

• Manufacturing Champions and Specialized and Innovative Enterprises

Numerous national-level specialized and innovative "Little Giant" enterprises, high-tech enterprises, and manufacturing champions, including Zibo Taiji, Lanbin Petrochemical, Great Wall Mixing, Weihai Chemical Machinery, Dongyue Machinery, Shandong Zhanggu, Shanghai Minjie, Jiteli Filtration, Zhejiang Liantu, Zhejiang Tianlian, Jiangsu Hengdeli, Dewei Turbine, Shanghai Xiongyu, Shandong Paiya, Tianrui Heavy Industry, Shandong Xinboao, and Shandong Henghui, will showcase their core technologies, products, and solutions in niche areas such as reaction, separation and filtration, heat exchange and heat transfer, evaporation and crystallization, and powder conveying.

Zibo Taiji, a national-level specialized and innovative "Little Giant" enterprise, has been a leading manufacturer of enameled glass equipment for over 50 years, ranking first in domestic sales of enameled glass equipment for 14 consecutive years. Its products are exported to over 50 countries, providing highly reliable corrosion-resistant solutions for chemical reaction processes.

Great Wall Mixing, another national-level specialized and innovative "Little Giant" enterprise, will bring its high-torque magnetic stirring device, suitable for mixing high-viscosity and highly corrosive materials, reducing energy consumption by 15%-20%. Its intelligent explosion-proof design and remote monitoring system provide core support for safe and efficient mixing processes in continuous petrochemical and chemical production.

Weihai Chemical Machinery, a national-level manufacturing single champion, focuses on the research and development of high-pressure and corrosion-resistant reactors and pressure vessels. Its products can withstand pressures up to 25MPa and temperatures up to 400℃, and are widely used in high-temperature and high-pressure reaction scenarios in petrochemical and fine chemical industries.

Dongyue Machinery, a specialized and innovative enterprise in Shandong Province, is a leader in high-pressure vessels with 203 patents. Its products are corrosion-resistant and highly reliable, suitable for continuous production under extreme conditions, helping chemical companies achieve long-term stable equipment operation, reducing failure rates by 40%, and providing a "hardcore foundation" for process safety and energy efficiency improvement.

Precisely connecting with 100,000 buyers: bridging the "last mile" in project implementation

CTEF2026's core exhibition area, "Chemical Core Process Equipment and Unit Operations," will attract 100,000 professional buyers from various sub-sectors including biopharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers, petrochemicals, and chemical engineering. This includes purchasing decision-makers from over 100 of the top 100 chemical companies and more than 1,000 international buyer groups from over 50 countries and regions worldwide.

The exhibition will also host multiple procurement matchmaking sessions, providing exhibitors and buyers with precise one-on-one matching services. This allows exhibitors to directly reach core customer groups in the industry chain, effectively expand domestic and international markets, and achieve efficient commercialization of technological achievements.

Product coverage includes comprehensive, systematic solutions across the entire product chain

The core exhibition area of ​​CTEF2026, "Chemical Core Process Equipment and Unit Operations," will showcase over 100 new technologies, products, and achievements making their debut. The system covers four core areas: reaction technology, separation and purification, heat transfer, and material handling, creating a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain solution from molecular-level reaction design to large-scale production.

• Reaction technology equipment

Hydrogenation reactors, continuous flow reactors, microchannel reactors, and various types of reaction vessels (enamel-lined, stainless steel, etc.).

• Separation and purification technology equipment

Distillation and distillation equipment, separation and filtration equipment, crystallization equipment, extraction equipment, adsorption separation equipment, membrane separation equipment, chromatographic purification systems.

• Mass transfer and heat transfer equipment

High-efficiency towers, heat exchangers, evaporators, crystallizers.

• Material handling and conveying

Equipment for crushing, mixing, stirring, drying, conveying, storing, and packaging, etc.

Prime seats in the core exhibition area are running out

At this critical juncture in the chemical industry's transition to high-end, intelligent, and green development, true competitiveness no longer rests solely on scale and production capacity. Instead, it lies deeply rooted in the precision of reactions, the efficiency of separation, the optimal heat transfer, and the cleanliness of drying—these seemingly "basic" unit operations are precisely the core lifelines determining product quality, energy efficiency, and inherent safety.

Therefore, "Core Chemical Process Equipment and Unit Operations" is the undisputed core exhibition area of ​​CTEF2026. Bearing the responsibility of an energy efficiency revolution under the "dual carbon" goals, it also shoulders the historical mission of transforming China's chemical equipment industry from a follower to a leader. Exhibitors will deeply integrate into the industry's innovation ecosystem, directly confront cutting-edge technological trends, connect with precise business opportunities, share CTEF's global resource network, and explore broader market opportunities.

Exhibition booth reservations are now in a crucial stage. Contact the organizing committee immediately to secure a prime location and showcase your expertise alongside global leaders in process equipment!