RUBEXPO 2027 — India's Premier Exhibition for Rubber Processing, Manufacturing, Testing & Raw Materials

Materials | Machines | Technology — for the Automotive, Industrial and Engineering Sectors

3rd Edition • May 7-9, 2027 • Chennai Trade Centre, India

About RUBEXPO 2027 — India's Definitive Rubber Industry B2B Exhibition

Building on a proven track record across India and international markets

RUBEXPO 2027 is the 3rd Edition of India's most focused B2B exhibition for the rubber industry, hosted at Chennai Trade Centre from May 7–9, 2027. The show is the definitive B2B platform focused on end-to-end rubber solutions in South India, driving technology adoption, market connection and cross-border trade between Indian rubber consumers and global suppliers.

The show connects rubber processing machinery suppliers, materials and chemicals manufacturers, testing equipment providers and automation specialists with serious, investment-ready buyers from automotive, footwear, medical devices, industrial products, engineered goods and tyre manufacturing across India.

RUBEXPO 2027 at a Glance — Chennai Trade Centre, May 7-9

Edition

3rd Edition | Building on a proven national platform

Dates

3 Business Days | 7th – 9th May 2027

Venue

Chennai Trade Centre,
Chennai, India

Focus Areas

Processing Machinery · Materials · Testing & QC · Automation · Industry 4.0

Why Tamil Nadu for a Rubber Industry Exhibition?

South India's Strategic Edge — Gateway to Massive Manufacturing Consumption

Tamil Nadu is the gateway to South India's immense manufacturing consumption, providing a strategic edge for rubber industry investments. RUBEXPO leverages Chennai's strategic location to give exhibitors direct access to South India's strongest manufacturing and consumption markets for rubber products and rubber-consuming sectors.

Key Points

Automotive Powerhouse — Drives massive demand for high-performance tyres, seals, hoses and anti-vibration components
Strategic Export Gateway — Access to four major ports facilitating export-oriented rubber products, especially in engineering and automotive components
Industrial Infrastructure — Home to major industrial corridors and thousands of MSMEs requiring modern, compliant rubber solutions
Compliance & R&D Push — Increasing focus on quality control and BIS standards compliance, boosting demand for advanced testing equipment

Built on 2 Editions — RUBEXPO 2025 Highlights

The Inaugural Edition of RUBEXPO in November 2025 established the show as India's most focused rubber industry B2B platform, with 150+ exhibitors from India, China and Taiwan and 6,000+ qualified trade visitors. The 2nd Edition at Kochi (Feb 2027) consolidated the platform's reach into Kerala's rubber heartland. The 2027 Chennai edition returns to where it all began — stronger, larger and more international.

Strong national exhibitor turnout — India, China, Taiwan
Participation from leading brands in rubber machinery, materials, testing and automation
Busy aisles, live demos, product launches and serious business discussions
Several exhibitors confirmed rebooking — signalling strong momentum and trust in the platform

For detailed numbers and analysis, see RUBEXPO 2025 Highlights →

Solutions at India's Premier Rubber Exhibition

1. Rubber Processing & Manufacturing Machinery

Mixing & Compounding — Internal Mixers, Two-Roll Mills, Compound Handling Systems
Shaping & Moulding — Extruders, Calenders, Injection/Compression Moulding Presses
Tyre Fabrication — Tyre Building Machines, Curing Presses, Retreading Equipment
Ancillaries — Cooling Towers, Material Feeds, Waste Management Systems

2. Rubber Materials, Chemicals & Compounds

Raw Materials — Natural Rubber (RSS, Block), Synthetic Rubber (SBR, BR, EPDM)
Chemicals — Accelerators, Antioxidants, Pigments, Softeners, Processing Aids
Fillers — Carbon Black, Silica, Clay, Reinforcing Materials
Custom Compounding — Master Batches, Specialty Polymers, Compounding Services

3. Testing, Inspection & Quality Control

Rheometers and Viscometers for testing compound processability
Tensile, Tear, Abrasion and Fatigue Testers for final product quality
Precision Instrumentation for hardness, density and thickness measurement
Quality Assurance (QA) and Certification Services (BIS, ISO)

4. Automation & Industry 4.0

Robotic handling and stacking systems for raw materials and finished goods
Process Control and Monitoring Software (MES / SCADA)
Traceability solutions and production line integration

For Visitors

Discover end-to-end rubber industry solutions, see live demos, compare suppliers and learn how others are transforming their rubber operations and supply chains.

Why Visit?

For Exhibitors

Showcase your machinery, materials and testing solutions to serious, investment-ready buyers from automotive, industrial, footwear and medical rubber sectors — backed by strong marketing and curated buyer outreach.

Why Exhibit?