‘I am very pleased with the high level of public interest at PaintExpo 2026. As in previous years, our stand has been consistently very well attended, and we are holding many high-calibre, targeted discussions. I am particularly delighted by the high proportion of international visitors.’

"PaintExpo is the most important industry event of the year. It is here that we meet market leaders, industry experts, customers, suppliers and other partners. Face-to-face interaction is particularly important to us and cannot be replaced by digital formats, because it is only through one-to-one conversations that our technologies, solutions and services can be made visible and tangible. But PaintExpo is also relevant to us as a barometer of trends. Here, we can see which future areas of application can be tapped into. The highly international nature of the trade fair is important to us because our customers are increasingly investing in other European and non-European countries, and PaintExpo enables us to establish and consolidate the relevant contacts.”

"On the very first day, we welcomed more regular and new customers than in previous years – from abroad as well as from Germany – and this number increased significantly over the following days. The excellent calibre of the visitors is particularly noteworthy. On the one hand, the discussions are very focused; on the other, there are many experts and managing directors in attendance. The compact nature of PaintExpo – with its broad spectrum of plant manufacturers, suppliers of application systems or coatings, and smaller manufacturers all housed in three halls – sets the event apart and makes it possible to experience the exhibition particularly efficiently in a single day. PaintExpo has now become the most important trade fair in our calendar.”

"PaintExpo is the world’s leading trade fair for coating technology – particularly in the fields of powder coating, liquid painting and cathodic dip coating. There is simply no other venue where you can come together in three exhibition halls and, within just a few days, meet representatives from all the necessary trades and exchange views on the latest technology. And this applies to companies from countries ranging from Japan to the USA. We therefore hope to be able to make new contacts every time and also gain an even better sense of market developments, because, given all the external factors, that is of course not so easy."

‘We are particularly pleased with the calibre of the visitors and the specific nature of the enquiries. PaintExpo simply manages to bring the entire industry to Karlsruhe and present a comprehensive showcase of surface technology. For Krautzberger, PaintExpo is the most important trade fair there is.’

"This is something very special for us. Brillux Industrielack is exhibiting at PaintExpo for the first time – and we’re absolutely delighted about that. Our trade fair team has held numerous in-depth discussions; this important debut has been very well received. Our stand is very busy, as we’re winning people over with relevant and exciting topics. The discussions we’re having here are very focused, but also practical and solution-oriented. These discussions also demonstrate that PaintExpo truly lives up to its reputation as a central platform where all relevant market players can be found. Everyone here is presenting the latest solutions, making new contacts or nurturing existing ones, thereby boosting business in the long term."

"PaintExpo is the most important trade fair for us to showcase our material handling systems. Here, we meet both customers who purchase our systems as resellers and direct customers who operate them. What sets PaintExpo apart is that the entire surface treatment industry comes together here in Karlsruhe once every two years. The four days of the trade fair then have the charm of a family reunion – people know one another and keep bumping into each other on numerous projects. Over the years, this leads to the formation of many very close contacts and, as a result, a high level of mutual respect. Above all, there is always the shared commitment to finding the best possible solutions for users in the paint and coatings industry."

‘PaintExpo is an important trade fair for us – particularly for our international business, from France to Poland. Especially given the difficult economic conditions, attending trade fairs is crucial because it allows us to establish new contacts in a targeted and focused manner, maintain existing relationships, and demonstrate our product portfolio to existing customers in person – sometimes even in an eye-catching setting, such as our IGP truck.’

"Our presence at PaintExpo is so valuable because we are able to welcome visitors from Sweden, Serbia, Poland, Albania and even from outside Europe – this leads to new business deals and a diversity that is simply a joy to experience. PaintExpo has now been helping us for four years to raise awareness of our brand and firmly establish it in the market. We don’t just rely on visitors; we also benefit greatly from the opportunity to find partners amongst the exhibitors."

"We’re here exclusively at PaintExpo because this is where we can meet the plant engineering specialists in person. The first day was very successful; we were able to make a great many contacts and had lots of customers visiting our stand with very specific enquiries. At the same time, PaintExpo manages to bring the industry together on such a scale that it feels like a family reunion. A superb atmosphere and a wealth of expertise, with plenty of new faces and old acquaintances.”

"Being from the UK PaintExpo is one of the main trade fairs all over Europe. What we find at PaintExpo is that we get in touch with more end users at this show. The 2026-show has been really very very busy and is therefore equivalent to previous shows we have been to in Karlsruhe. We have been getting some excellent quality contacts for our inspection products and spray products as well. From a business perspective: We will definitely be coming again to this show."