Chongqing - The 2025 (Spring) China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exposition (CIPM), the world's premier pharmaceutical equipment trade platform, officially opened on April 23 in Chongqing, bringing together industry leaders from 24 countries for four days of exhibitions and high-level forums.
The 2025 (Spring) China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exposition (CIPM), the world's premier pharmaceutical equipment trade platform, officially opened on April 23 at Chongqing International Expo Center. (Photo/The event organizer)
This year's event has drawn 1,686 pharmaceutical equipment and service companies from 24 countries and regions. Spanning over 180,000 square meters and occupying all 15 exhibition halls, the expo showcases the full spectrum of the pharmaceutical machinery industry.
The expo features top international brands such as Körber, Fette, Syntegon, Uhlmann, and PharmaGMP, alongside leading Chinese companies like Chutian, Tofflon, and Canaan. Notably, Mettler Toledo and Sullair are unveiling new products in Asia and China, respectively. A dedicated biopharmaceutical zone highlights innovations from over 100 biopharma firms, reflecting the industry's shift toward high-end, intelligent, and sustainable development.
The 2025 (Spring) China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exposition (CIPM), the world's premier pharmaceutical equipment trade platform, officially opened on April 23 at Chongqing International Expo Center. (Photo/The event organizer)
The opening day included a Malaysia-China procurement matchmaking session, where over 20 Chinese manufacturers held one-on-one meetings with six Malaysian pharmaceutical companies.
Meanwhile, the 2nd CIPM Conference on Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing brought together academic and industry experts to discuss cutting-edge biotech advancements. The debut "Pharma Machinery Lecture Hall" attracted over 70 professionals, including representatives from China Resources Double-Crane, for deep dives into innovation and industry best practices.
First held in the 1990s, the China National Pharmaceutical Machinery Exposition is held biannually. Recognized as a key exhibition supported by China's Ministry of Commerce since 2004, it expanded in 2008 to include the China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exposition (CIPM). The event covers production, processing, packaging, testing, and auxiliary equipment for industries including chemical drugs, traditional Chinese medicine, biopharmaceuticals, veterinary drugs, pesticides, health products, and food. Over the years, CIPM has evolved into a premier global event integrating trade, technology exchange, and industry dialogue.
CIPM has evolved into a premier global event integrating trade, technology exchange, and industry dialogue. (Photo/The event organizer)
The expo saw tens of thousands of professional visitors on its first day. International delegations, local pharma groups, and exhibitors engaged in dynamic exchanges, reinforcing China's growing influence in the global pharmaceutical supply chain. Under the "Domestic Substitution 2.0" strategy, many Chinese manufacturers demonstrated breakthrough innovations, further boosting the sector's self-reliance and competitiveness.
The event will continue until April 26, fostering deeper international cooperation and technological exchange to propel the global pharmaceutical equipment industry forward.
(Wang Shuyun, as an intern, also contributed to the report)