European Coatings Show 2019

The gathering of the coatings and paint industry

Venue：Exhibition Centre Nuremberg

Date：Tuesday, 19 March to Thursday, 21 March 2019 

Cycleevery ：two years

Opening times：

19 and 20 March 2019: 09:00 - 18:00

21 March 2019: 09:00 - 17:00

Trends and technologies covering all aspects of the production of paints, coatings, sealants, construction chemicals and adhesives | 19 - 21 March 2019 in Nuremberg

Aesthetic, sustainable, functional, process-proof. The demands placed on paint and coatings are growing all the time. Decision-makers and thought leaders in the coatings industry face great challenges. The European Coatings Show gives them the opportunity to meet the innovation leaders and discuss the latest developments in pigments, additives, adhesive and raw materials, intermediates for construction chemicals as well as laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring equipment, application and environmental protection and safety work.

The international World of Paint and Coatings

The product spectrum at the European Coatings Show reflects the innovations in paint and coatings. Every two years, the formulators of paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants, producer of additives, producer of construction chemical products, industrial processors and representatives from science and research discuss the latest developments in the coatings industry.

The European Coatings Show Success Story

Since its premiere under the name of “Farbe und Lack” in 1991, the European Coatings Show has developed into today’s biggest and most important event in the world for the coatings industry. The event set new records in 2017 with 1.135 exhibitors – 10,84 % growth. The very large international share of 68% for exhibitors and 64% for visitors also emphasizes the importance of the European Coatings Show as the world’s leading exhibition.

95 % of the exhibitors reached their most important target groups.

94 % of the exhibitors made new business connections.

87 % expected noticeable follow-up business.

54 % of the exhibition visitors came from the European Union, 16 % from the rest of Europe, 22 % from Australia/Oceania, Asia and Africa, and 8 % from America.

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. Nuremberg is a must event for anyone wanting to keep up to date on new developments all over the world. Here are 5 good reasons why it pays to visit the European Coatings Show, the world-leading exhibition for paint and coatings from 19 - 21 March 2019.

1. 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 formulators, process engineers, quality managers and buyers throughout the coatings market 100%. So whether you work in the automotive, construction chemical, mechanical engineering, aerospace or shipbuilding industry, you’re sure to find the right raw materials, equipment and technologies.

2. 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: 1.135 exhibitors – 10,8% growth, 98% with the products on display. Innovations will essentially determine future growth in the coatings industry, so be there in 2019 when the latest product developments are presented in Nuremberg.

3. Inspiration for tomorrow’s Surface Finishes

Meetings, deadlines and pressure of costs. There is often no time for detailed thoughts about tomorrow’s surface finishes during your daily work. The European Coatings Show inspires with the presentation of groundbreaking innovations, whereas the European Coatings Show Conference comprehensively deals with the issues concerning industry-specific production processes and formulation of coatings, paint, adhesives, sealants and construction chemical products.

4. Create Networks and Trust

You meet the crème de la crème at the European Coatings Show. Discuss the possibilities for new recipes, update on the latest processes and equipment technologies, and profit from exchanging views with colleagues. At times of shortages of raw materials – especially of TiO2 – and rising raw material prices, you can intensify relationships with suppliers and safeguard supplies.

5. 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.