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DAILY ONE
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.
DAILY TWO
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.
DAILY THREE
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.
ACS 2026 Gallery
Quick Facts
Location
The Indiana Convention Center 100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
American Coatings Show
Tuesday, May 5 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 7, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
American Coatings Conference
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Resources
ACS Logos
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2026 Media Partners
The Official Publication of the American Coatings SHOW & CONFERENCE
CoatingsTech
ACA – American Coatings Association
901 New York Ave., NW
Suite 300 West
Washington, DC 20001 USA
Tel: +1 202 462-6272
Fax: +1 202 462-8549
www.paint.org/coatingstech-magazine
Coatings World
Rodman Publishing
70 Hilltop Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA
Tel: +1 201 825-2552
Fax: +1 201 825-055
www.coatingsworld.com
European Coatings Journal
Vincentz Network
Plathnerstr. 4c
30175 Hannover, Germany
Tel: +49 511 9910-260
Fax: +49 511 9910-099
www.european-coatings.com
IPCM — international Paint & Coating Magazine
eos Mktg & Communication srl
Via Pietro Mascagni, 8
20811 Cesano Maderno (MB), Italy
Tel: +39 0362 503215
www.ipcm.it/en
Ink World Magazine
Rodman Publishing
70 Hilltop Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA
Tel: +1 201 825-2552
Fax: +1 201 825-055
www.inkworldmagazine.com
Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine
2401 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite 700
Troy, MI 48084, USA
Tel: +1 248-786-1717
Fax: +1 248-502-1091
www.pcimag.com
The Paint & Finishing News
Toryo Hochi Shinbunsha
3 Yaraicho, Shinjyuku-Ku
Tokyo 162-0805, Japan
Tel: 81-3-3260-6111
Fac: 81-3-3260-6116
http://www.e-toryo.co.jp
PCE International
MPI Group
Peel House
Upper South View, Farnham
Surrey GU9 7JN, England
Tel: +44 1252 732220
Fax: +44 1252 732221
www.pce-international.com
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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