Africa Coatings Expo – Western Africa Edition
MAY 4-6, 2027 | LAGOS, NIGERIA
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Showcasing Innovation, Sustainability & Industry Growth in Western Africa’s Paints and Coatings Industry
Africa Coatings Expo – Nigeria & Western Africa Edition is a specialist B2B trade exhibition and technology platform connecting the global coatings industry with Nigeria’s large and rapidly developing paints, coatings, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial markets.
Hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, the Expo brings together international and African manufacturers, chemical suppliers, raw-material producers, formulators, equipment manufacturers, technology companies and distributors with paint and coatings manufacturers, construction and infrastructure companies, furniture and wood manufacturers, automotive businesses, packaging and printing companies, industrial users and other professionals across Nigeria and Western Africa.
The Expo covers the complete paints, coatings, inks, adhesives and sealants value chain, showcasing resins and binders, pigments, solvents, additives, fillers, polymers, functional ingredients, specialty chemicals, formulation technologies, production and processing equipment, laboratory and testing solutions, application technologies, packaging and environmental solutions.
Africa Coatings Expo provides a strategic platform for product sourcing, technology discovery, formulation development, distribution partnerships, market expansion and investment, connecting global suppliers with Nigeria’s extensive industrial base and emerging opportunities across the wider Western African market.
Key areas of focus include decorative and architectural paints, industrial coatings, protective coatings, automotive coatings, marine and infrastructure coatings, powder coatings, water-based and low-VOC technologies, corrosion protection, wood coatings, printing inks, adhesives, sealants and sustainable coating technologies.
Nigeria and Western Africa’s coatings market is on a growth trajectory, driven by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development; rising demand for protective, decorative, and industrial coatings; an expanding middle class and consumer purchasing power; and an increasingly sophisticated local manufacturing sector – for local and regional markets.
The Expo is part of the Africa Industry Week & Expos – a collection of events focused on the manufacturing, chemicals and consttuction industries in Africa
KEY THEMATIC ISSUES
Africa Coatings Expo events cover the following key issues impacting the industry in Africa . . .
Manufacturing & Packaging Technology
Machinery, packaging, automation, operational excellence
Raw Materials & Ingredients Supply
Local production, global sourcing, import substitution
Safety, Regulatory & Quality Assurance
Standards, safety, good manfacturing practice, compliance, harmonnisation
Sustainability, Research & Development
Innovation, sustainable production and packaging, environmental compliance
Investments & Financing
Funding models, government incentives, public-private partnerships
Workforce Development
Training, capacity building, curriculum development
KEY NUMBERS FOR YOU
75+
Sponsors & Exhibitors across the 6 co-located events, covering food & beverage, pharma, packaging and more
5000+
Visitors & Conference delegates across the 6 co-located events
80+
Countries represented from Africa and the World
WHAT'S ON SHOW AT THE EXPO?
Africa Coatings Expo - part Africa Industry Week & Expo events - showcase the latest technolgies, products and services across the paints, coatings and surface treatment industry sectors, including . . .
Raw Materials & Ingredients
Binders, resins, pigments, fillers, additives, dispersing agents, solvents; Bio-based and recyclable raw materials
Packaging + Production Equipment & Technology
Mixers, mills, reactors, filling machines, packaging and automation systems; packaging materials and supplies
Laboratory & Testing Equipment
Quality control, viscosity and thickness testers, color matching and environmental compliance tools
Finished Paints & Coating Products + Green Solutions
Decorative paints, industrial coatings, marine coatings, powder coatings, automotive refinishes, wood coatings; Low-VOC and water-based solutions
Surface Preparation & Application Equipment
Sprayers, brushes, rollers, abrasives, sandblasting and corrosion protection systems
Financial, ICT, Utilities, Logistics, Renewable Energy, Training & Consultancy and other Services
Banking and insurance; training and consultancy; utilities, renewable energy, logistics and other services; water and waste management, ICT and software solutions
FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
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Africa Coatings Expo Western Africa Edition opens the door to the fast-growing economies of Western Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and many more.
As the largest coatings industry event to be hosted in the region, the trade show and conference enables you to showcase your latest technologies and products and demonstrate your leadership – better than any other event.
LOCATION
The 2027 edition of of the event will be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria
VENUE: Lagos, Nigeria
SHOW TIMINGS
DAY 1: TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2027 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2027 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 3: THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2027 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
ORGANISED BY
Africa Coatings Expos are the leading trade shows and conferences for the coatings, paints and surface treatment industry in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Expos are part of the larger Africa Industry Week & Expos - the No.1 International Trade shows for the Manufacturing, Chemicals & Construction Industries in Africa
THE EDITIONS
Kenya & Eastern Africa Edition
Nigeria & Western Africa Edition
CONTACT THE ORGANISERS
FW Brands MEA
P.O. Box 1874-00621, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info(at)fwbrandsmea.com
Call / WhatsApp No:
(+254) 725 34 39 32