International Trade Fair for Industrial Coatings Technology in Karlsruhe Closes with Impressive Growth
PaintExpo Inspires Exhibitors and Visitors
“PaintExpo is Europe’s most important trade fair for suppliers of industrial coatings technology” – this statement reflects the overwhelming acceptance enjoyed by the international trade fair for industrial coatings technology within the industry already after its second edition. A total of 5924 specialist visitors gathered information in Karlsruhe regarding product offerings presented by 285 exhibitors exclusively from the field of coatings technology from the 11th through the 14th of March, 2008. The outstanding technical qualifications and decision making authority of the visitors provided exhibiting companies with excellent contacts, which promise good post-event business. The visitors were impressed with the broad, in-depth offerings and the highly concentrated exhibition presentation.
PaintExpo 2008 facts and figures:
Exhibition space gross 17.500m² / net 7572m²
285 exhibitors from 17 countries (17% from foreign countries)
5924 trade visitors from 43 countries (18.7% from foreign countries)
Portion of first-time visitors: 63%
94% of the trade visitors are decision makers in purchasing and investment







