About Coatings Group - Coatings for Africa

Connecting the

World of Coatings

For more than 30 years, the Coatings Group has been bringing the coatings industry together through over 100 events across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

The Coatings Group connects businesses with customers, new markets and commercial opportunities across these regions. Its portfolio of biennial events brings together manufacturers, raw material suppliers, distributors and technical specialists, including chemists and formulators, to showcase the latest products and solutions, exchange technical expertise and build stronger connections across the global coatings industry.

Seven Events.

One Global Coatings Community.

The portfolio includes the Middle East Coatings Show in Dubai, the MENA region’s largest gathering for the coatings industry, and Coatings For Africa, the leading coatings event in Southern Africa.

The Saudi Arabia Coatings Show is the Kingdom’s only dedicated coatings trade exhibition, while the Egypt Coatings Show builds on a long-standing legacy in one of the region’s most important coatings markets.

The flagship Asia Pacific Coatings Show rotates between Bangkok and Jakarta, connecting leading companies from across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim. In Lagos, the West Africa Coatings Show provides a gateway to one of West Africa’s fastest-growing coatings markets, bringing together key decision-makers and suppliers from across the region.

Connecting Markets.

Building Business.

Coatings play a critical role across industries including construction, automotive, manufacturing and infrastructure.

Across its events, the Coatings Group brings the industry together to discover new products and solutions, share technical knowledge, meet the people behind the business and explore new opportunities.

From established markets to emerging ones, the Coatings Group connects the people, products and ideas moving the coatings industry forward.

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From The Community

Coatings For Africa is a valuable platform for showcasing innovation, building partnerships, and connecting with customers, suppliers and industry leaders across the continent. It highlights the strength and growth of Africa’s coatings market, fostering collaboration, strengthening relationships and driving sustainable business growth.

The event remains a valuable platform for Synthetic Polymers. The exhibition consistently delivers quality leads, valuable networking opportunities and strong business prospects. It is a well-organised event that brings the coatings industry together and we look forward to exhibiting again in 2028.

Coatings For Africa is an invaluable event for SAPMA, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, regulators and industry stakeholders under one roof. It offers excellent networking opportunities, strengthens industry collaboration and promotes compliance and knowledge sharing. We look forward to participating in future editions.

Coatings For Africa is a must-attend event for the paint and coatings industry. The exhibition featured a diverse range of exhibitors, products, and solutions and provided valuable opportunities to meet industry contacts in person. The seminars were informative, making the event both educational and highly beneficial.

Coatings For Africa 2026 was exceptionally well organised and provided an excellent opportunity to connect with key industry contacts. The valuable discussions and insightful ChemTalks sessions made it a highly worthwhile experience.

I've attended Coatings For Africa for the past four years, and it never disappoints. The 2026 event offered productive meetings with exhibitors, valuable industry connections and an excellent atmosphere. I look forward to returning for future editions.