ACS Facts
Exhibitors and attendees alike see the American Coatings SHOW and CONFERENCE as the leading North American industry event, setting trends for future developments in the industry. Offering immediate business opportunities, a complete portfolio of high-grade competitive products, and access to top coatings decision makers, the 2018 show is a must-attend event.
Facts at a glance
CONFERENCE: April 9-11, 2018
SHOW: April 10-12, 2018
Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
Attendee Registration: Opens Oct. 2, 2017
Attendee Housing: Opens Oct. 2, 2017

Entrance Fees
SHOW Only Pass
Three-day ticket: $35
(Before January 15, 2018)
Three-day ticket: $50
(January 16, 2018 – April 4, 2018)
Three-day ticket: $60
(After April 4, 2018)

Online Registration & Housing
Please note: EventSphere is the only official housing company for the ACS 2018.
Beware of false and fraudulent claims from other companies!
For visa information, click here.
Product Presentations
Product Presentations are one of the highlights of the ACS. Throughout each day of the show, companies introduce their new products to attendees at the Product Presentation stage. Preview the schedule to plan which presentations to attend.
Visit the ACS Career Center
The ACS 2018 features an enhanced Career Center! View available positions online or in the Career Center booth at the show. Why wait when you can post your resumé online today?
Show Publications
Down load the ACS PREVIEW! This pre-show publication offers articles with industry experts, concise information on exhibitors, schedules and tips on hotels and travel, as well as important deadlines for preparing for the leading U.S. coatings show.
AC SHOW 2018
Show Highlights
Interactive Online Floor Plan
The American Coatings SHOW will feature a user-friendly interactive floor plan that may be used to search for specific companies, products, etc., and find booth locations on the show floor.
Product Presentations
Be the first to learn about new innovations in the coatings industry during live, on-stage Product Presentations.
Industry Buyers Lounge
The Industry Buyers Lounge provides a designated area for show participants to set up important meetings.
American Coatings SHOW DAILY
The trade show and conference newspaper, published all three days of the show, features daily highlights, interviews with industry experts, exhibitor booth locations, and more.
Career Center
The 2018 American Coatings SHOW will feature an all-new Career Center on the show floor, where attendees may search for available positions in the industry.
American Coatings CONFERENCE
The American Coatings CONFERENCE, held April 9-11, 2018, will provide an in-depth comprehensive overview of advancements in coatings formulations, as well as key technological developments. Speak directly to top decision-makers in international coatings development or present your own expertise.
Fun Run
Join an enthusiastic group of runners and walkers who will gather at sunrise to jump start their day, network, and participate in this fundraising effort. Proceeds from the Fun Run are used to fund student participation in the AC CONFERENCE.
Product Range

A COMPLETE PORTFOLIO
Coating Raw Materials
Binders / Solvents / Pigments / Fillers / Additives
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 / Labelling 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
Attendee Contact Info
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Dirk Ebener, Director of Expositions
AC Media
Phone: 770-727-0406
debener@paint.org
Cameron Hames, Trade Show Manager
AC media
Phone: 770-727-0407
chames@paint.org
Conference Attendee Information:
Bettina Hoffmann
Vincentz Network
bettina.hoffman@vincentz.net
