–Feature illustration and event photo courtesy of ECS.–

The international coatings community will gather at the European Coatings Show from March 25-27. The show is a platform for industry players to make new business contacts, meet up in person and network. Trade visitors can look forward to specialized providers from around the world offering an extensive range of raw materials, equipment and services for the coatings, adhesives, printing inks and construction industries.

The European Coatings Show will occupy a total of eight exhibition halls, six of which will accommodate raw materials for paints, printing inks and adhesives, construction chemical precursors and associated services. Hall 4 will focus on laboratory and production technology, testing, measuring and application systems, environmental protection and occupational safety. Hall 4A combines all product and service segments. See below for some select Exhibitor Highlights that you won’t want to miss at this year’s ECS.

Product Presentations Deliver Expertise

In more than 100 product presentations, exhibitors will share their expertise on the use of their raw materials and of laboratory, production, testing and measuring technology. The presentation stages in Halls 3 and 5 are set to be a focal point for trade visitors seeking fast, concise information about the latest developments.

Startup Area in Hall 2

The Startup Area in Hall 2 enables startups and young companies from Germany and abroad to introduce themselves and their product innovations to the professional community at the European Coatings Show. Additional startup presentations in the Exhibitor Forum in Hall 3 offer further insight into the startup scene in this sector.

The European Coatings Show Conference

The European Coatings Show Conference overlaps with the show itself, running from March 24-26, and provides an opportunity for in-depth knowledge-sharing with more than 140 presentations. This is where coatings formulators and manufacturers can learn about the latest formulations, processes and plant technologies, and benefit from discussion with colleagues. The Conference offers two and a half days of knowledge input on the core themes of sustainability, organically based raw materials and solvent-free formulations. The best conference submission will receive the European Coatings Show Award, and will be announced on March 24. Click here for the detailed Conference program.

Ten pre-conference tutorials led by prominent experts on the morning of March 24 will bring newcomers up to the state of the art and provide good preparation for taking active part in the Conference days that follow.

Invitation to Network at the After-Work Reception

Following an intensive first day at the Conference, the After-Work Reception will provide further opportunities for personal dialogue. Participants can mix with the speakers in a relaxed atmosphere and expand their network to include other experts from the coatings industry.

The PCI staff is looking forward to attending the ECS! Be sure to stop by Hall 4, booth 4-650, to say hello and learn about our digital platforms, PCI Academy short courses, Coatings Trends & Technologies event, and much more!

Exhibitor Highlights

Click the + sign to explore select Exhibitor Highlights from companies showcasing innovations at the ECS 2025.