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About the American Coatings Show and Conference
Notably, Trade Show News Network ranked the 2024 American Coatings Show as 120 in its TOP 250 shows that year!
The ACS offers a complete view of the marketplace in one location: raw materials, additives, production and testing equipment, automation tools, digital technologies, and the latest advancements in sustainability. The exhibit floor features hands-on demonstrations, new product launches, and direct access to leading global suppliers, enabling attendees to streamline product evaluations, compare solutions side-by-side, and form valuable new partnerships.
The concurrent American Coatings Conference deepens the experience with expert-led presentations, scientific research, and trend-focused sessions addressing the industry’s most important topics, including next-generation formulations, biobased materials, advanced application methods, and the role of digitalization and AI in the industry.
Whether you work in R&D, procurement, manufacturing, sales, or business development, ACS 2026 provides unmatched opportunities to expand your network, gather market intelligence, and stay ahead of a rapidly evolving industry. It is the most efficient and influential place to drive your business forward and connect with the coatings community at the highest level.
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AC Show Preview
This digital preview is your guide to the American Coatings Show & Conference 2026. Inside, we highlight the must-see trends, the key technologies and the people who matter. You’ll find expert interviews, curated insights from the show floor and in-depth looks at the topics shaping the industry right now. Click here to view.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
THE WAIT IS OVER: The American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS) opens its doors today and runs through Thursday, May 7, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. As in previous editions, the conference takes place simultaneously with the show, maximizing synergies and offering attendees a seamless experience of exhibition, education, and networking.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Indianapolis is once again the place to be for the global coatings community: with a ribbon-cutting ceremony the American Coatings Show (ACS) 2026 officially opened its doors this morning. The high-caliber lineup at the ribbon cutting underscored the event's significance, bringing together leading innovators and decision-makers of the paint and coatings industry.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Day two of the American Coatings Show delivered exactly what the industry has come to expect: a vibrant show floor and strong technical exchange, and a clear sense that innovation is driving the paints and coatings sector forward.
MAY 5-7, 2026
The Indiana Convention Center
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue
The Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225
The American Coatings Show and Conference takes place at the state-of-the-art Indiana Convention Center, a premier venue in the heart of Indianapolis that promises an exceptional experience for every attendee.
A Complete Portfolio
Coatings Raw Materials
Binders / Solvents / Pigments / Fillers / Additives / Resins / Powder Coatings
Adhesives Raw Materials
Natural (modified) polymers / Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) / Polyamides / Polysulfides / APAOs / Other polymers / Polymer dispersions / Acrylates / Vinyl acetates / Monomers / Isocyanates / (Meth) Acrylates / Other monomers / Epoxides / Resins, tackifiers / Natural (modified) resins / Synthetic resins / Inorganic-organic hybrid resins.
Laboratory Production Equipment And Packaging Equipment
Mixers / Extruders, Kneaders / Mills, Triple Roller Mills and Accessories / Engineering / Filters and Filtration / Pumps / Metering Devices, Balances / Conveying Systems / Filling Systems / Packaging and Packaging Materials / Labeling Machines / Logistics / Tinting Systems / Screening Machines and Sintering Plants / Coolers / Pipe Technology
Testing And Measuring Equipment
Quality Control and Laboratory Testing Equipment / Production and Process Control
Environmental Protection And Safety At Work
Occupational Safety / Container Washing Equipment / Emission Treatment / Effluent Treatment / Solvent Recycling
Services
Software, Hardware / E-Commerce / Training and Education Qualification / Technical Information and Publication / Consultancy / Research & Development / Contract Manufacturing
ACS Exhibitors
Contacts
ACA Contacts
Show Organizers
American Coatings Association
Cheryl Matthews
Senior Advisor
202-462-6272 ext. 245
Vincentz Network
Matthias Janz
Director, Trade Shows
+49 511 9910-280
M: +49 151 40 260 768
Conference Contacts
Vincentz Network
Jan Johannes
Senior Event Manager Trade Shows
T: +49 511 9910 286
M: +49 151 40 26 07 84
Yeray López Arauco
Editor and Community Manager
yeray.lopez-arauco@vincentz.net
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