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Why participate EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW?
European Coatings Show is a trade fair for the coatings and paints industry worldwide and takes place in Messezentrum Nürnberg. The event is organized biennially and brings together thousands of professionals from the chemical industry, production, application and scientific research. European Coatings Show is fully focused on B2B and offers a platform for technological innovation, knowledge sharing and international collaboration.
The exhibition covers the full spectrum of the coatings sector: from raw materials such as pigments, binders and additives to production equipment, application technology, test methods and digital process control. There is also a strong focus on sustainability, energy efficiency and functional coatings that meet increasingly stringent requirements in sectors such as automotive, construction, aviation and mechanical engineering.
In addition to the exhibition, the programme also includes the European Coatings Conference, where leading researchers and companies share their latest insights. The fair attracts an international audience of more than 30,000 visitors and more than 1,000 exhibitors. Thanks to its central location in Nuremberg and its excellent accessibility, the event is accessible to both European and global participants.
Since its first edition in 1991, the European Coatings Show has become the main meeting point for everyone active in the development, production and application of coatings and related chemical products. It is the place where innovation, industry and science come together to shape the future of surface treatment.
Themes
- Pigments, binders and additives
- Adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals
- Production and application equipment
- Test and Measurement Technologies
- Durable and functional coating solutions
- Digital process control and automation
Target audience
European Coatings Show is aimed at chemical engineers, product developers, R&D managers, buyers, application technicians and representatives from the paint industry, construction sector, mechanical engineering and scientific research.
Getting there
The European Coatings Show takes place at the Messezentrum Nürnberg, a location that is easily accessible.
Visitors can easily get there via the metro (line U1, stop Messe), by car thanks to ample parking, or via Nuremberg Airport, which offers a direct metro connection.
In addition, shuttle services are available from the city center, so your trade fair visit starts comfortably.
Exhibitors and visitors
In 2023, European Coatings Show welcomed more than 30,000 visitors from more than 100 countries and 1,016 exhibitors, 69% of whom were international. Visitors are mainly technical and commercial professionals looking for innovative materials, equipment and collaboration opportunities.
