FIRST-EVER 'AIChE DAY' TO BE HELD DURING THE NEWCHEM SHOW

WESTPORT, Connecticut...October 29, 2008 - The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and International Exposition Company (IEC) have announced that the first ever 'AIChE Day at The NEW CHEM SHOW' will be featured on the opening day of the Show. The NEW CHEM SHOW is the leading event focusing on processing technology and will be held November 17-19, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Featuring a full day of insightful educational programming 'AIChE Day at The NEW CHEM SHOW' will cover areas of critical interest to processing professionals, including:

• Sustainability
• Crystallization
• Mixing
• Filtration
• Powder Flow
• Process Safety
• Product Design

"We are delighted to be a part of The NEW CHEM SHOW and its inaugural 'AIChE Day,'" said Joseph Cramer, Director, Technical Programming for AIChE. "The NEW CHEM SHOW is an excellent opportunity for AIChE to be highly visible before the entire process industries."

Additionally, AIChE will become an endorsing association of the Show. With more than 40,000 members from 92 countries, AIChE is the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals. As an endorsing association, AIChE's industry knowledge and expertise will be a valuable asset to helping Show Management position The NEW CHEM SHOW to focus on Sustainable and Green Process Solutions, as well as core industry issues, including: Process Controls and Automation Solutions; Optimizing Process Efficiency; Water/Wastewater Treatment; Efficient Powder Processing; and Emerging Technologies.

"AIChE is a long time supporter of the CHEM SHOW, but we are now especially pleased to welcome them for the first time as an Endorsing Association as well," said Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages The NEW CHEM SHOW. "Their vast array of educational resources will be very beneficial to Show attendees."

About The NEW CHEM SHOW

Since 1915, the CHEM SHOW (www.chemshow.com) has been the CPI professional's single best resource for new products, new ideas and new services. It's a hands-on, interactive event that showcases a wide spectrum of emerging technologies. The unique industry forum creates a dynamic marketing environment unequaled by any other process industries event in North America. The NEW CHEM SHOW is produced and managed by International Exposition Company (IEC), 15 Franklin Street, Westport, CT 06880; phone: (203) 221-9232; fax: (203) 221-9260; e-mail: info@chemshow.com; website: www.chemshow.com.

About AIChE

AIChE, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, is a professional society whose members work in corporations, universities and government using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society. Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontier of chemical engineering research in such areas as nanotechnology, sustainability, hydrogen fuels, biological and environmental engineering, and chemical plant safety and security. For more information about AIChE and 'AIChE Day at The NEW CHEM SHOW', go to: www.aiche.org.

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