Chemspec Europe 2026 once again fully lived up to our expectations. Two busy days at the trade fair in Cologne were characterised by face-to-face meetings, engaging discussions and fresh ideas for the speciality chemicals industry. The event is regarded as one of the most important international gathering places for fine and speciality chemicals and, once again this year, brought together numerous companies, experts and decision-makers.
For us at Ursa-Chemie GmbH, the trade fair was once again an ideal opportunity to nurture existing contacts and forge new connections. We were particularly delighted to see so many familiar faces again and, at the same time, to meet interesting new people. For us, face-to-face interaction at the event remains a key component of successful collaboration – especially in an industry that thrives on trust, expertise and long-term partnerships.
In addition to the professional discussions, we were also impressed this year by the digital support provided by the trade fair organisers. Using the ‘Lead Manager’ app, we were able to easily record details of visitors to our stand and document key points from our discussions straight away. The structured management of contacts has significantly simplified our internal follow-up process and enables us to address outstanding issues quickly and efficiently. For us, it’s a practical and genuinely helpful solution.
This year’s Chemspec Europe also provided a striking illustration of just how dynamically the speciality chemicals sector is evolving. Topics such as sustainability, innovative process technologies and new materials were the focus of discussions and presentations in many areas.
Following a thoroughly successful trade fair, one thing is already certain for us: we will be back again next year. The next Chemspec Europe will take place in Basel – and we are already looking forward to meeting new people, having interesting discussions and continuing our dialogue with customers, partners and interested parties.
