Connecting the world of Coatings
EXHIBITIONS | CONFERENCES | INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE

Successfully run event editions
100+

Experience in sharing industry knowledge
140+ years

Connecting the coatings industry valued at
US$ 155bn

Welcome to The Coatings Group

The Coatings Group is a global leader in Coatings Exhibitions, Publishing and conferences. As well as having organised more than 100 successful face-to-face coatings event editions around the world, The Coatings Group carries on the traditions of its two long standing and dedicated publications, Polymers Paint Colour Journal (PPCJ) and Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, online.

Our events

Taking place in the fast-moving Asian, Middle Eastern and African markets, the Coatings Group’s events are designed to promote the latest coatings technologies for the region’s environmental, manufacturing and industrial needs.

Our events present the opportunity to meet new and existing customers face-to-face to facilitate business transactions and have meaningful interactions. We believe that participating in events is crucial, now more than ever, to help you re-establish relationships and get your business back on track.

16-18 APRIL 2024
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE, DUBAI

With more than 30 years in the industry, the Middle East Coatings Show has established itself as the only trade event dedicated to the coatings industry in the Middle East.

Visitors from across the Middle East and North Africa region will be attending

  • 4,000+ attendees
  • 10,000+ Square meters
  • 150+ exhibiting brands
  • 24+ exhibiting countries

19 - 21 JUNE 2024
SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

The largest dedicated coatings event in Africa for raw material and service suppliers, equipment manufacturers and paint manufacturers for the coatings industry.

Visitors from across the African continent will be attending

  • 2,500+ attendees
  • 8,000+ Square meters
  • 250+ exhibiting brands
  • 18 exhibiting countries

11-13 SEPTEMBER 2024
BALAI SIDANG JAKARTA
CONVENTION CENTER, INDONESIA

Asia Pacific Coatings Show is the leading coatings event in South East Asia and the Pacific Rim for raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers for the coatings industry.

Visitors from across South East Asia and the Pacific Rim will be attending

  • 3000+ Attendees
  • 4500+ Square meters
  • 200+ Exhibiting brands
  • 15 Exhibiting countries

13-15 MAY 2025
DHAHRAN EXPO, DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia Coatings Show is the only live and in-person gathering for raw material and service suppliers, equipment and paint manufacturers in the coatings industry in Saudi Arabia.

Visitors from across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East will be attending

  • 3,000+ attendees
  • 5,000+ Square meters
  • 150+ exhibiting brands
  • 15+ exhibiting countries

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About Polymers Paint Colour Journal

Polymers Paint Colour Journal (PPCJ) provides you with up-to-date information online, including international news, special supplements, such as Going Green and technical articles on research and development within the coatings industry.

We have experts in their respective fields, writing regular columns and, as The Coatings Group we organise international shows and conferences to meet your needs to learn, first-hand, about innovations and developments in the coatings sector.

We are committed to providing information that will keep you at the forefront of the market.

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