MSME Minister P. Mathan Raja inaugurated the WAREMAT 2026 exhibition in Chennai

The 7th edition of the grand three-day Warehousing & Material Handling Expo "WAREMAT - TOPACK - AUTOROBOT - COSLOG - WS-AUTX 2026," which introduces under one roof the latest technologies and innovations in India's warehousing, material handling, logistics, packaging, automation, robotics, cold chain and transportation sectors inaugurated today at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam. This exhibition, will be held for three days until August 1 (Saturday), has been organized by MIDAAS Touch Events & Trade Fairs LLP.

Hon’ble Minister For Micro, Small and Medium enterprises Mr. P. Mathan Raja joined the ceremony as a special guest and inaugurated the event. Prominent Government and Industry representatives including FIICI, C0 - Chairman, Mr. Bhupesh Nagarajan, TANSTIA, President, Mr. S. Vasudevan, CIA, President, Mr. Devakumar, MSME, Director, Mr. Dhayalan and Andhra Chamber Of Commerce, Vice President, Mr. Narasimhan attended the event.

Their presence is expected to add significance to the opening of the exhibition and underline the growing importance of technology, innovation and industrial development in the warehousing and logistics ecosystem

WAREMAT 2026 - 7th Edition aims to provide an excellent opportunity for companies to learn about new technologies, meet potential suppliers, establish business partnerships, and further expand their market presence. Its goal is to create a valuable platform for companies to explore innovations, build business connections and contribute to the continued growth of India's industrial and logistics ecosystem.

The exhibition will also feature B2B networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities, enabling industry professionals to exchange ideas and discuss emerging trends in automation, warehousing, logistics and supply chain management.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Minister P. Mathan Rajaa said, "MSMEs play a vital role in Tamil Nadu's industrial growth. The success of a manufacturing unit lies not only in producing quality products but also in integrating warehouse management, material handling, packaging, and supply chain management with modern technologies. Exhibitions like WAREMAT provide an excellent platform to explore new technologies firsthand, build business connections, and access new markets. Companies that adopt these technologies quickly will gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace. Industries in Tamil Nadu should make full use of this opportunity and move towards the next phase of growth."

Speaking ahead of the exhibition, Midaas Touch Events & Trade Fairs LLP, Director, Mr. D. Vivekanandhan said, “WAREMAT has steadily evolved into an important industrial sourcing and networking platform in South India. WAREMAT 2026 aims to bring technology providers and businesses together, enabling them to explore new solutions, develop partnerships and identify opportunities for growth. The growth of warehousing, logistics, automation and supply chain technologies is creating new opportunities for industries across the country”.

Chennai's strong manufacturing ecosystem, automobile and automotive component industries, ports, industrial corridors, logistics infrastructure, e-commerce growth and expanding warehousing sector make the city a strategic market for material handling and supply chain technologies.

Several leading companies will participate and showcase their products and technologies, with live demonstrations providing visitors with an opportunity to experience advanced industrial solutions and understand their applications.

The previous editions of WAREMAT have witnessed strong participation from the industrial community. This exhibition continuing to expand its reach among manufacturers, MSMEs, warehouse operators, logistics companies, procurement heads, distributors and other business decision-makers.

In this edition around 120+ latest products and solutions showcased with 100+ exhibitors with 8000+ industry professionals participated across warehouse infrastructure, storage and racking, forklifts and material handling equipment, logistics automation, robotics, intralogistics, packaging, cold storage, transportation and smart warehouse technology sectors. This exhibition brings all the leading technology providers under one roof. It serves as a key B2B (Business-to-Business) platform, connecting them all on a single stage.

The combined exhibition is expected to attract professionals from manufacturing, automobile, engineering, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, retail, food processing, packaging, cold chain, construction, infrastructure, transportation, ports, logistics and supply chain industries.