Pittsburgh, PA, USA – The Pittcon 2009 Exposition, which takes place March 8-13, McCormick Place South, Chicago, Illinois will showcase 1,000  exhibitors that manufacture, distribute, and market products for laboratory science and offer turn key services and solutions to laboratories in the industrial, academic, and government sectors. The Exposition will highlight the latest analytical and spectroscopic technologies and innovations for areas including, but not limited to bioanalytical chemistry, pharmaceutical science and drug discovery chemistry, nanotechnology, environmental analysis, forensics, food analysis, and homeland security.

The Exposition is international in scope with approximately 19% of the exhibiting companies headquartered in a variety of countries including Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.  The 673,000 square foot exposition floor will include 2,244 booths, 43 seminar rooms, 2 complimentary mixers, and 4 specialized areas-New Exhibitor, Life Sciences, Laboratory Informatics, and  the Green Corner, which is new this year, features exhibitors who offer environmental-friendly products and services.  This year, Pittcon will be welcoming 122 new exhibitors which can be viewed at www.pittcon.org.

When asked to comment about the value of the Pittcon 2009 Exposition to conferees, Exposition Chairman Penny Gardner replied, “We believe Pittcon is a unique opportunity for conferees, as well as exhibitors, because it offers such a valuable learning experience.    It is the ideal venue to get a look at all the latest equipment, network with suppliers, interact with technical personnel, and make new vendor contacts-all in one place.”