European Coatings Show – 27 – 29 April 2027

The gathering of the coatings and paint industry in Nuremberg

Join the industry’s leading trade fair for paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals – taking place from 27 – 29 April 2027 in Nuremberg.

For exhibitors

Present your company and your innovations at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg. Here you will find all information about your participation as an exhibitor. Book your stand in just 5 minutes! Simply register online and book your stand.

For visitors

Become part of the coatings community at the European Coatings Show!

Experience the international trade fair and congress live and in person from 27 – 29 April 2027 in Nuremberg.

Aesthetic, sustainable, functional, reliable: the demands on paints and coatings continue to rise. Decision‑makers across the coatings industry face increasing challenges – and ECS 2027 is where they find the answers.

At the European Coatings Show 2027, innovation leaders present the latest developments in pigments, additives, adhesives and raw materials, intermediates for construction chemicals, as well as laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring technology, application systems, and environmental and safety solutions.

Reasons for exhibiting

Sustainability, nanotechnology, green coatings, rising prices as well as new applications of TiO2 are some of the top trends that are pushing paint and coating innovations. The European Coatings Show is a must attend event for anyone wanting to present new developments to the international coatings industry. Here are 5 good reasons why it pays off to exhibit at the European Coatings Show, the world-leading exhibition for paint and coatings from 27 – 29 April 2027

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Meet highquality, decisionmaking visitors

With 89% of visitors being decision-makers and 87% involved in procurement, exhibitors interact directly with people who have real purchasing power. This dramatically increases the likelihood of meaningful conversations and concrete business outcomes.

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Reach a global audience from 120 countries

The show attracts visitors from 120 countries, with particularly strong representation from the EU, the rest of Europe, Asia and the Americas. This global reach enables exhibitors to expand their international footprint and grow business in both mature and emerging markets.

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Connect with your exact target groups

An impressive 99% of exhibitors reported reaching their most important target groups, confirming that ECS delivers highly relevant audiences. Exhibitors also made new business connections, ensuring both shortterm and longterm value from participation.

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Showcase innovation to a market actively seeking it

88% of visitors view ECS as a source of inspiration and innovation, and nearly half come specifically to learn about innovations. This creates the ideal environment to present new technologies, formulations, raw materials, or equipment to an audience eager for advancement.

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Benefit from strong followup business potential

95% of exhibitors expect followup business from the contacts made at the show, proving that ECS drives tangible commercial results. Combined with the fact that 96% plan to return, the event demonstrates exceptionally high exhibitor satisfaction and ROI.

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Here’s what our attendees say

”ECS in Nuremberg is the most important event for the coatings industry in Europe. Live handshakes, meetings with people from almost all over the world and the atmosphere brought by visitors, speakers, exhibitors and organizers are something indescribable. YOU HAVE TO FEEL IT!“

Artur Palasz, Ph.D.

R&D Director, Spektrochem Technical Center of Raw Materials for Architectural Paints, Poland

”The ECS is the event where we nurture important contacts in the industry. We are always accompanied by a large number of students, who then get the opportunity to establish contacts and get a taste of the industry. In the process, they are often able to arrange positions for their final theses and practical semesters.“

Frieder Rohm

Chemical Technical Assistant, Esslingen University, Faculty Science, Energy and Building Services

”I can‘t wait to experience the energy of the world‘s leading coatings trade show. I‘m motivated to finally meet many of our customers in person and discuss how we can sustainably ‚Formulate the Future‘ together.“

Elias Lacerda

President of the Americas region, Evonik Operations GmbH

”Anybody that is in any discipline, whether its research in development, whether it’s in sales and marketing, operations, purchasing, come to Nuremberg and enjoy the European Coatings Show and get the latest on all the technologies by the suppliers who have their venues of good booth as well as the technical symposium to enjoy. “

Sam Morell

S.P Morell and Company

Media partner