KARACHI: Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly organise Chemical & Coating Asia — a dedicated industry exhibition to be held alongside the 23rd International Trade & Industrial Fair (ITIF Asia) at Karachi Expo Centre from May 12 to 14, 2026.
The MoU was signed by PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan President Dr Khursheed Nizam, marking what both parties described as a significant step towards strengthening institutional engagement and promoting Pakistan’s chemical and coatings sector on a broader platform.
The exhibition aims to bring together manufacturers, suppliers, and key stakeholders from across the chemical and coatings industry under one roof, offering a structured forum to showcase innovation, forge business partnerships, and identify emerging market opportunities. The event is expected to draw participation from both domestic and international exhibitors.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, representatives of both organisations underscored the importance of inter-industry collaboration in driving trade facilitation and sectoral growth. The partnership, they noted, reflects a shared resolve to advance Pakistan’s industrial landscape while strengthening the sector’s linkages with global markets.
The ceremony was attended by PCDMA Vice Chairman M Shariq Feroz, Ecommerce Gateway Group Vice President Muhammad Umair Nizam, Fairs & Exhibition Convener Nasiruddin Fateh Kukda, Ex-Chairmen Sheikh M Nadeem and Khawaja Arif Kapoor, ITIF Asia Project Lead Shuja Uddin Siddiqui, Executive Committee Members Ahmed Jahangir and Imran Ashraf, ex-vice chairmen Nadeem Aftab and Shahid Bashir, and Chemical Council Member M Saleem Mukati, among other senior representatives.
The collaboration is expected to significantly enhance the scale and regional standing of Chemical & Coating Asia, positioning it as a flagship industry event in the chemical and coatings calendar.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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