Reasons for exhibiting

5 reasons for being part of the European Coatings Show

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.

Your outstanding appearance at the world’s leading trade fair for the coatings industry

The entire coatings industry meets again at the exhibition centre Nuremberg, Germany from 27 – 29 April 2027 – be part of it! European Coatings Show attracts exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world. Here are some key figures of the European Coatings Show 2025:

25,700 trade visitors from 120 countries

1,215 exhibitors from more than 40 countries

99% of the exhibitors reached their most important target groups and made new business connections during the event

95% of the exhibitors expect follow-up business based on the contacts and new contacts made at the trade fair

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The World’s Innovations all in one Place

The product spectrum at the European Coatings Show and the top-class programme of the European Coatings Show Conference meet the needs of the coatings market 100%. Formulators of coatings, paints, printing inks, adhesives and sealants and construction chemical products are looking for the right raw materials, equipment and technologies. So as an exhibitor at the European Coatings Show you can be sure to meet the right decision-makers.

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The European Coatings Show as Industry Barometer

The statistics from the past impressively show the importance of the European Coatings Show as world-leading exhibition: 1,017 exhibitors on more of 37,000 sqm exhibition space and nearly 25,000 visitors. Innovations will essentially determine future growth in the coatings industry, so be there in 2025 when the latest product developments are presented in Nuremberg.

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Inspiration for tomorrow’s Surface Finishes

Meetings, deadlines and pressure of costs. Developers and process managers often have no time for detailed thoughts about tomorrow’s surface finishes during their daily work. Be part of the show, inspire the coatings community by presenting your groundbreaking innovations and discuss new trends and technologies on equal terms with the specialists.

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Create Networks and Trust

Visitors want to meet the crème de la crème at the European Coatings Show. They would like to discuss the possibilities for new paint formulations, update on the latest processes and equipment technologies, and profit from exchanging views with colleagues. More than 90% of them are involved in procurement decisions in their company. So use the opportunity to create expert networks in Nuremberg and convince the decision-makers of the benefits of your products and solutions in a personal atmosphere.

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Technology Location Nuremberg

Located at the heart of Europe, the technology location Nuremberg is easy and quick to reach via the motorway network, rail network and European flight network. The exhibition centre and old town centre are only a few minutes away from the main rail station and airport by public transport. Be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of this thousand-year-old city, which was world-famous for its craft skills in medieval times and still promotes this heritage today, for example in the Centre of Excellence for New Materials in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region.

The perfect presence at the exhibition

How to get the most benefit from your attendance at European Coatings Show. Some handy tips and suggestions for exhibitors to help you to plan your attendance properly before you start.