The sixth India Rubber Expo, one of the most important events for the rubber industry in Asia, will open its doors from 19 – 22 January 2011 in Chennai, India. The country is the world's third largest producer and the third largest consumer of natural rubber and also is one of the fastest growing economies globally. The organiser, the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), expects 15,000 visitors as well as 350 participating companies from India and around the world on an area of 12,000 m² exhibition space.