10,200 trade visitors from 68 countries will attend from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Rheinstetten for PaintExpo Karlsruhe 2026. The show concentrates machinery, application systems and automation for industrial coatings and lets buyers evaluate multiple suppliers in a short time.
Practical facts about PaintExpo Karlsruhe 2026
PaintExpo Karlsruhe 2026 takes place at Messe Karlsruhe/Rheinstetten from 14 to 17 April 2026. The exhibition covers over 30,000 m2 and features 425 exhibitors from 30 countries. The organiser publishes an exhibitor directory and hall plan on the official website to help plan visits and request meetings in advance.
Industries and exhibitor profile
Exhibitors focus on coating application, painting equipment, automation systems and consumables. The show brings together manufacturers of spray booths and spraying systems, suppliers of pumps and paint supply units, line integrators and providers of inspection and coating quality control solutions.
Key figures
- Trade visitors 10,200
- Exhibitors 425
- Exhibition area 30,000+ m2
- Countries represented 68
These figures give a sense of the international reach and technical density attendees will face across the four exhibition days.
B2B prospecting at PaintExpo Karlsruhe 2026
Define target profiles before attending. Use the exhibitor list to filter by technology and end market. Prioritise manufacturers and contract coaters that match your sales strategy and arrange meetings through the directory contacts.
At the stand, focus on technical specifications and procurement cycles. Present datasheets and application cases that demonstrate measurable performance in comparable processes. If you provide installation or integration, bring timelines and references that detail downtime and commissioning requirements.
Capture leads with a uniform template: detected need, proposed solution, next step and responsible contact. That speeds up post-show follow up and prevents opportunities from getting lost among hundreds of leads.
Visitor practicalities
Registration is handled via the official website and the venue provides resources for locating halls and exhibitors. Bring a ranked list of target companies and a time plan to minimise walking between halls. For large equipment or live demos coordinate schedules and access with exhibitors ahead of the event.
Final thought and next step
The concentration of equipment makers, integrators and coating users in Rheinstetten makes PaintExpo Karlsruhe 2026 a focused occasion to validate technical options and supplier capacity. If your priority is machinery or automation solutions consult the exhibitor directory and hall plan at https://www.paintexpo.de to arrange meetings and make the most of the visit.
