Organised by All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) in cooperation with Capexil, the Chemical and Allied Export Promotion Council of India, the 7^th India Rubber Expo & Tyre Show will open its doors from 22 – 24 January 2013 at the Bombay Exhibition Center, NSE Complex, in Mumbai, India. According to the organisers, over the years IRE has grown to become one of Asia’s biggest events related to the rubber industry. Around 550 exhibitors will present their products and services to some 25,000 visitors on 25,000 m² of floor space. The event has broadened its approach to the entire rubber industry, including India’s tyre sector. Thus, IRE 2013 will host an exclusive concurrent Tyre Show alongside the Rubber Expo. Furthermore, the expo will feature a special zone dedicated to small and medium enterprises.