Who Exhibits · Who Attends · Which Sectors
SOUMEX is unique — it brings together both sides of the sourcing transaction under one roof. Aspiring vendors and sourcing companies, each with clear objectives.
They come to: Meet purchase heads, register as approved vendors with PSUs, explore sub-contracting, network with peer MSMEs, access subsidy information.
They come to: Discover & evaluate new vendors, expand supply chain base, present sourcing requirements, conduct vendor registration drives, identify sub-contractors.
SOUMEX 2027 covers the full breadth of Tamil Nadu's manufacturing economy — from emerging sectors like Defence and EV to long-established categories like Textiles and Engineering.
Solar, wind, storage and EPC firms — Tamil Nadu's renewable build-out is one of the largest in India.
Components, sub-assemblies, MRO services — supporting India's indigenisation under Make in India.
OEM and tier-1 ecosystem — Tamil Nadu is India's automotive capital with major EV investment.
Robotics, IoT, smart factories — modernising MSME and corporate production lines.
Engineering services, consultancy firms, project management for industrial clients.
Fabrication, precision components, machining, sheet metal — the backbone of MSME manufacturing.
Building materials, MEP solutions, heavy machinery, infrastructure components.
Polymer processing, rubber products, moulded components and packaging applications.
Garment manufacturing, fabric production, technical textiles — Tamil Nadu's heritage strength.
Medical devices, hospital equipment, healthcare components manufacturing.
Components, cables, panels, LED lighting, PCBs and embedded electronics.
Industrial automation, control panels, PLC programming, SCADA solutions.
Food processing machinery, packaging, ingredient suppliers and processed foods.
Bakery equipment, ingredient suppliers, confectionery machinery and finished products.
A business-only exhibition. Every visitor is a qualified professional with procurement influence or technical decision-making authority.
Senior purchase & sourcing executives from Indian and multinational manufacturing companies — buyers with active sourcing needs.
Sourcing officers, supply chain managers and procurement teams driving indigenisation under Make in India.
MSMEs themselves attend as buyers — seeking vendors, sub-contractors, machinery, technology and partners.
Procurement heads and vendor registration teams from Public Sector Undertakings and government departments.
Purchase and engineering department heads from state electricity boards and utility companies.
Trade bodies, policy makers and association advisors who influence Tamil Nadu's industrial agenda.
