2025 European Coatings Show set to be largest and most international ECS ever

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The largest European Coatings Show on record is set to open its doors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 25 to 27 March 2025. The trade fair provides a platform for industry stakeholders to make new business contacts and network with one another. Whether their interests are in paints, printing inks, laboratory, production testing or measuring equipment, adhesive feedstocks or construction chemical precursors, trade visitors can look forward to an extensive range of products from specialised providers from all over the world. The strong international contingent at the event, with over 1,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries, underscores its global significance. The semiparallel European Coatings Show Conference from 24 to 26 March offers a venue for intensive knowledge transfer thanks to the more than 140 presentations.

Premiere of World Paint and Coatings Week at European Coatings Show
For the first time in the history of the event, the global paint and coatings industry will come together as part of the World Paint and Coatings Week – an initiative led by the World Coatings Council (WCC). This event will take place from 24 to 28 March 2025 to coincide with the European Coatings Show and European Coatings Show Conference in Nuremberg. By bringing together industry experts, researchers and policymakers, this gathering will serve as a platform for dialogue on key challenges such as climate change mitigation, resource efficiency, and the transition to bio-based materials.

European Coatings Show Conference with ECS Conference Award
The high-calibre programme begins on 24 March and offers developers and engineers plenty of scope for knowledge transfer thanks to more than 140 presentations.

Product presentations deliver expert knowledge
In more than 100 product presentations over all three days of the fair, exhibitors will share their expertise on the use of their raw materials, laboratory, production, testing and measuring technology, and services. The presentation stages in Halls 3 and 5 are therefore set to become a focal point for trade visitors seeking fast and concise information about the latest developments. All presentations will be live-streamed and will be available online in video and audio formats after the fair.

Startup Area in Hall 2
The Startup Area in Hall 2 allows startups and fledgling companies from Germany and abroad to present themselves and their product innovations to the professional audience at the European Coatings Show.

Leading coatings shows
There is a dedicated pavilion for the leading coatings shows in Hall 3, Stand 3-655. In addition, the American Coatings Show will provide information at Stand 2-430 in Hall 2. At both hubs, trade visitors have the ideal opportunity to find out about the various international events and engage directly with their organizers.

Reloaded 2026
As a virtual continuation of the prestigious European Coatings Show 2025, ECS Reloaded 2026 provides a valuable platform to present the latest innovations. On 16 and 17 June, user of the platform can gain detailed insights into the products and familiarise themselves with the latest developments in the sector.

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