Africa Coatings Expo are the largest international trade shows and conferences for the coatings, inks, paints and surface treatment industries in Africa.

Africa Coatings Expo, organised as part of the larger Africa Specialty CHEMICALS Expos (AFRICHEM Expos), attracts a diverse audience of decision-makers, technical professionals, buyers and industry stakeholders from across the paints, coatings and surface-treatment value chain, including:

• Paints, Coatings and Ink Manufacturers – Manufacturers of decorative, industrial, automotive, marine, powder, protective, wood and other specialty coatings.
• Chemical and Raw Material Suppliers – Suppliers and producers of resins, binders, pigments, fillers, solvents, additives, polymers and other formulation ingredients.
• Formulators, Chemists and R&D Professionals – Technical specialists involved in product development, formulation, testing and innovation.
• Production and Factory Managers – Professionals responsible for manufacturing operations, process improvement, quality and production efficiency.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals – Buyers and sourcing managers seeking raw materials, machinery, packaging, laboratory equipment and other business solutions.
• Distributors, Importers, Agents and Wholesalers – Companies seeking new products, principals, technologies and distribution partnerships.
• Construction and Infrastructure Professionals – Contractors, architects, engineers, real estate developers and infrastructure companies that specify and use paints and protective coatings.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Companies – Businesses in automotive, furniture, wood processing, metal fabrication, packaging, printing and other industries using coatings and surface technologies.
• Laboratory, Quality and Regulatory Professionals – Quality-control managers, laboratory specialists, certification bodies, standards agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Investors, Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs – Company owners, CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs exploring growth, investment and partnership opportunities in the coatings industry.
• Consultants, Trainers and Industry Service Providers – Providers of technical consultancy, testing, training, logistics, ICT, finance and other specialised services.
• Government and Industry Associations – Policymakers, trade promotion agencies, research institutions, industry associations and other organisations supporting industrial development.