So far the economical situation has had no consequences for the leading worldwide event of the process industries – Achema 2009 – which takes place from May 11th to 15th in Frankfurt am Main. „We assume that Achema 2009 will be even a bit larger than Achema 2006" , said Prof. Dr. Gerhard Kreysa, CEO of Dechema and organiser of Achema, on the occasion of a press meeting in Frankfurt. Exhibitors continue to show a high level of interest. As the most important international exhibition congress for chemical engineering and the process industries Achema is the platform for new technologies and products, but also for worldwide exchange and setup of new business connections. The trend for internationalisation of the 4,000 exhibitors expected continues. Booked space so far (January 2009) is only 1.5% below the final level of 2006. Up to now, there is no significant shift between exhibition groups. Pumps, compressors, valves and fittings make up the largest group of exhibitors. They are followed by laboratory and analytical techniques, engineering and thermal processes, mechanical Processes, instrumentation, control and automation techniques and pharmaceutical, packaging and storage techniques. Achema 2009 is once again the innovation forum for the process industry. Energy efficiency remains an important driver for innovation, as well for individual components as for measurement and control technology. Process intensification maintains a crucial role. In addition, new topics like advanced fluids and microreaction technology have also entered into industrial applications, and some interesting new developments can be expected. All important information for visitors can be found in the program which is available in print and online on www.achema.de. Visitors with PDAs and mobile phones will find information on a dedicated platform on http://pda.achema.de. For research on exhibitors and products the database WOICE provides extensive information.