Here are the latest updates on PaintExpo 2026.
PaintExpo 2026 in Karlsruhe is progressing well, with strong exhibitor registrations and space bookings. Early reports indicate around 260+ companies have reserved roughly 10,000 square meters, representing more than 70% of the previous edition’s space. This suggests a healthy level of participation and continued momentum for the world’s leading trade fair in industrial coating technology.[1][2][3]
The event is scheduled for April 14–17, 2026, and organizers emphasize that the show will continue to be a key platform for product launches, trends, future technologies, and innovations in industrial coating. They also note the growing international footprint, with exhibitors from Europe and other regions joining the event.[2][3][1]
A design refresh is highlighted for PaintExpo 2026, focusing on vibrant color and a more prominent visual identity to bolster the event’s profile and reflect its emphasis on color-themed innovation and coatings technology.[4][2]
Leading suppliers and manufacturers across wet painting, powder coating, automation, and conveyor technology are confirmed participants, including names like Sames, Krautzberger, Dürr, Eisenmann, SATA, Walther Trowal, J. Wagner, Rippert, Nordson, MIPA, AkzoNobel, Emil Frei, and BERLAC, indicating a broad cross-section of the coating supply chain.[3][1][2][4]
For attendees planning to attend or book space, it’s advised to act quickly for highly specific booth locations, with a registration deadline previously noted as end of November 2025 in related communications. This helps ensure preferred positions as demand remains high.[1][2][3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest press releases and provide a concise summary with links, or help you identify key exhibitors relevant to your interests (e.g., powder coating, automation, or raw materials) and compare their offerings. I can also prepare a quick event brief (dates, venue, notable sessions) or a short list of how to plan a visit or booth if you’re considering attendance or participation.
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PaintExpo 2026, the international trade fair dedicated to industrial coating, has begun in Karlsruhe and we from the Apen Group are delighted to participate as exhibitors. This event represents a global benchmark for innovations, applications, and cutting-edge technologies in the world of industrial coating. Paint Expo brings together companies, service providers, and coating specialists from around the
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www.ls-oberflaechentechnik.deExactly one year before the doors open for PaintExpo from April 14 to 17, 2026, more than 260 companies have secured around 10,000 square meters of exhibition space. This means that more than 70 percent of the exhibition space from the previous event has already been rented.
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www.paintexpo.deThe world’s leading trade fair for industrial coating technology builds on previous successes with very good registration numbers
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