PaintExpo

PaintExpo 2026: The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Coating Technology

PaintExpo is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial coating technology, which takes place in Karlsruhe, Germany. The fair is the most important event for the surface treatment industry, providing a platform for manufacturers, developers, and professionals to showcase and explore the latest trends and developments in industrial coating technology. The first fair was held in 2006, and since then, it has become one of the most significant fairs in the industry.

Here are the seven key aspects of PaintExpo 2026:

1. Industrial Coating Technology: The fair focuses on all aspects of industrial coating technology, including liquid painting, powder coating, coil coating, and electroplating. The fair provides an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their latest products and for professionals to discover new coating technology solutions.
2. Pre-treatment: The fair also features the latest developments in pre-treatment technology, including cleaning, degreasing, and phosphating. The fair provides an opportunity for professionals to discover new pre-treatment technologies and learn from industry experts.
3. Application Systems: The fair features a dedicated area for application systems, including spray guns, robots, and electrostatic systems. The fair provides an opportunity for professionals in the application systems industry to discover new technologies and network with other stakeholders.
4. Quality Control: With the growing concern over quality control, the fair showcases the latest developments in quality control solutions, including laboratory analysis, calibration, and validation. The fair provides an opportunity for professionals to learn from industry experts and discover new quality control solutions.
5. Seminars: The fair features a comprehensive program of seminars and workshops that cover a wide range of topics related to industrial coating technology, products, and services. Attendees can learn from industry experts and gain knowledge that can help them stay ahead of the competition.
6. Exhibitors: The fair features a wide range of exhibitors showcasing their latest industrial coating technology, products, and services, including application systems, pre-treatment, coatings, and quality control solutions. The exhibition provides an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their latest products and services to a global audience.
7. International: The fair attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, providing an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their products to a global audience and for visitors to discover new products from different countries and cultures.

In conclusion, PaintExpo 2026 promises to be an exciting and informative event for anyone in the industrial coating technology industry. With its focus on industrial coating technology, pre-treatment, application systems, quality control, seminars, exhibitors, and internationalism, the fair is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the industry.

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Industry sector PaintExpo

Surface Treatment Technology

Main product group

Application, Automation Systems, Coating Materials, Coating Technologies, Compressed Air Technology, Car Lacquer Coating, Paint Spraying Equipment, Conveying Equipment, Research and Development, industrial coating technology, Infra-Red-Systems, Corrosion Prevention, Plastic Coating, Lacquers, Air Purification, Plants and Machinery, Measuring Systems, Surface Mount Technology, Testing Technology, Cleaning Technology, Robotics, Drying Installations, Packaging Technology, Pre-treatment technology, Accessories

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