The coatings and surface treatment industry gathers in Stuttgart from 5 to 7 May 2026. Surfacetechnology Germany takes place at Messe Stuttgart and brings together more than 4,600 visitors from 46 countries with a 30 percent international share.
Dates and venue for Surfacetechnology Germany 2026
The event runs from 5 to 7 May 2026 at Messe Stuttgart. The venue hosts exhibition areas and knowledge platforms focused on industrial surface finishing and related processes.
Sectors and company profile at the show
Surfacetechnology Germany targets the coatings industry, surface finishing suppliers and metallurgy-related businesses. Exhibitors include equipment manufacturers for surface treatment, consumable suppliers and companies that provide finishing solutions for industrial components. The audience combines commercial buyers with technical teams and research partners.
Key figures for the 2026 edition
The organizer reports more than 4,600 visitors in 2026. Attendees come from 46 countries and 30 percent of participants are international. These figures reflect the event’s international reach and the technical diversity of the visiting audience.
Featured programme and the STG.ExpertForum
The programme includes the STG.ExpertForum as a knowledge platform. Event communications reference awards such as the DIE OBERFLÄCHE prize granted by Fraunhofer IPA and multimedia summaries that highlight key developments. Product display categories help visitors locate technologies of interest during the show.
How to prepare commercial prospecting at Surfacetechnology Germany 2026
- Prioritize by technology area. Use the exhibitor categories to identify companies working in coatings, electroplating or thermal treatments. Narrowing targets by process speeds up floor time.
- Bring concise technical collateral. Datasheets with part specifications, process parameters and compatibility notes allow technical conversations to move quickly.
- Schedule meetings in advance. The exhibitor directory and STG.ExpertForum serve to identify contacts and set appointments. Focus on suppliers whose solutions address specific production bottlenecks.
- Prepare use cases and sustainability metrics. Event news highlights moves toward laser-based processes, recyclates and material substitutions. Presenting consumption figures, tolerances and recycling goals clarifies requirements.
Trends visible in the show and closing note
Communications from the trade show point to reduced-chemical processes through laser applications, the use of recyclates instead of virgin materials and alternative approaches to surface finishes. Sales and technical teams should align prospecting with suppliers that deliver material efficiency and improved environmental performance.
To plan meetings or evaluate suppliers consult the exhibitor lists and STG.ExpertForum schedule on the official site http://www.surface-technology-germany.de/en and prepare technical comparisons that respond to the trends showcased at the event.
