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Foto: NurnbergMesseEuropean Coatings Show
20.–22. april 2027•Nürnberg, Germany
Price from kr 12 900 per person
Flights
Hotel accommodation
Transport
Fair admission
Breakfast included
About European Coatings Show
European Coatings Show in Nuremberg is the world's leading trade fair for raw materials, additives and equipment for paint, coatings, sealants, construction chemicals and adhesives. Held every two years, it is the global meeting point for coatings R&D, formulation and production.
Resins and bindersPigments and dyesAdditives and biocidesSealants and adhesives raw materialsCoatings production equipment
Photos from European Coatings Show
Who should attend European Coatings Show?
European Coatings Show is essential for coatings R&D scientists, formulators, production engineers and raw-material buyers across the coatings, sealants and adhesives industries.
- Coatings R&D scientists
- Formulators and product developers
- Production engineers in coatings
- Raw-material buyers (resins, pigments, additives)
- Sealants and adhesives developers
Why your company should attend
1
ECS is the most efficient way to compare global raw-material suppliers in coatings, sealants and adhesives
2
Strong R&D focus — the congress is one of the leading peer-reviewed gatherings in coatings science
3
Sustainability is increasingly central — bio-based, low-VOC and circular-economy formulations
4
Nuremberg is accessible from Oslo via Frankfurt or Munich connections
What's included
- Flights
- Hotel accommodation
- Transport
- Fair admission
- Breakfast included
Every package can be tailored to your requirements. Get in touch to add extra nights, hotel upgrades or company visits. Try our cost calculator for a quick estimate.
Practical information
Fair dates
20.–22. april 2027
Location
Nürnberg, Germany
Organiser
NürnbergMesse
Official website
Visit websiteFrequency
Every two years
Travel info — Nürnberg
Flight time from Oslo
2t 15min (via Frankfurt)
Airport
NUE
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Currency
EUR
Travel tip:
Messe Nürnberg has its own U-Bahn station — about 10 minutes from the Hauptbahnhof.
Map and location
European Coatings Show takes place in Nürnberg, Germany.
Hotel
Hotel accommodation included in the package
We pick hotels close to the fair venue with good facilities for business travellers. Hotel details are sent once your booking is confirmed.
Specific hotel details will be published when booking opens.
Useful resources
Use our tools to plan and budget your trade fair trip.
Ready for European Coatings Show?
Send a no-obligation enquiry and we'll get back to you within 1–2 working days with a tailored offer.
Or call us: 32 24 36 00
Frequently asked questions
Primarily yes — the focus is on raw materials, formulation and production. Application-focused professionals are better served by FAF or country-specific fairs.
The European Coatings Congress runs alongside the exhibition with peer-reviewed papers, plenary sessions and applied R&D talks. Many R&D leads attend both halves of the event.
Every two years in Nuremberg, typically in March.
Yes — bio-based binders, alternative pigments, low-VOC formulations and end-of-life recycling all have substantial presence. The industry's regulatory landscape is driving this strongly.
American Coatings Show (ACS) in the US is the North American counterpart. ECS is global with European centre of gravity; ACS is North American-focused. Many large suppliers exhibit at both.
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Questions about European Coatings Show?
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