PaintExpo is regarded as a key meeting platform for professionals in the painting technology sector. The industrial painting expo showcases a wide range of products and services related to industrial coating technology, from manufacturing to distribution. The 10th edition of the biennial event will take place between 14 and 17 April 2026 in Messe Karlsruhe.
The four-day trade show will bring together visitors and exhibitors professionally involved in the painting and coating technology sector. It will give them the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience, to discover latest developments and new trends in the branch. The fair is expected to welcome more than 400 professional exhibitors and above 10,000 trade visitors worldwide. This makes it a perfect meeting hub for establishing new business relationships, acquiring knowledge from top industry experts and taking useful insights from all attendees.
The exhibition will focus on important topics for the paint sector like:
- top-notch technologies in automation processes;
- the role of digitalisation;
- optimisation and sustainability.
Product offerings will include wet painting, powder, coil coating, environmental technology, cleaning and pre-treatment and more.
Start planning your accommodation for the PaintExpo 2025 in advance to avoid limited availability of properties due to the high interest towards the event. You can contact our ExpoBeds team and we will gladly prepare a free custom offer for you, according to your business trip requirements. If you wish, you can use our online booking tool and choose from all suitable hotels near Messe Karlsruhe.
Past editions
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| Exhibitors | 537 | 342 | 4,172 |
| Visitors | 11,790 | 7,618 | 4,172 |
Next editions
Messe Karlsruhe
Quick info
| Organiser: | FairFair GmbH |
| Founded: | 2006 |
| Frequency: | every 2 years |
| Next Edition: | PaintExpo 2028 |
| Sectors: | Chemical industry |
| Website: | PaintExpo official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
PaintExpo in numbers:
- 430+ exhibitors from 20+ countries
- 31,500 m2 of exhibition area
- 10,400+ visitors from 75+ countries
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