The inaugural edition of Gulf Coatings Show 2022, a major paint and coatings industry event, opened its doors today (October 17) in Expo Centre Sharjah, drawing more than 30 local and international exhibitors, as well as a selection of the most important international brands and suppliers and top companies specialising in manufacturing petrochemical equipment and paint production technology.

 

The three-day event is being organised by the Nuremberg Messe Exhibition Center with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). 

 

It provides an ideal gathering platform for reputable international companies from seven countries in the Middle East, Europe, America, and Asia, in addition to major players and leading brands in the production of raw materials and construction chemicals.

 

The exhibition was inaugurated by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of Expo Centre Sharjah, in the presence of SCCI and the centre’s board members, and Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, the CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, as well as representatives of the companies organizing and supporting the event.

 

They later toured the exhibition, where they were briefed on its pavilions and platforms showcasing the latest machines, programmes, smart innovations, and raw materials used in various fields related to the paint industry, such as eco-friendly materials, functional coatings, nanotechnology, and renewable raw materials.

 

Al Owais said: "Being hosted for the first time at Expo Centre Sharjah, the Gulf Coatings Show will be a great addition to the calendar of events here. The show comes at a time when there are high hopes for rising demand for paint products and raw materials due to the region's and the UAE's expanding strategic investments in infrastructure."

 

"The UAE is forecast to spend about AED1.3 trillion ($353.8 billion) until 2038 towards the development of road network and new infrastructure projects," he stated.

 

Saif Al Midfa said for the Expo Centre Sharjah, the three-day exhibition will be a crucial platform 'where local expertise meets international technical skills.'

 

"The show will cover topics of great importance to both suppliers of paint products and all stakeholders in the paint and raw materials industry at the local and regional levels," stated Al Midfa, adding that the fair will play a significant role as a must-visit venue for the region's companies searching for the latest technologies.

 

According to him, the exhibition will give local and regional companies and specialists an opportunity to view the latest innovations, ideas and products that will help them enhance their production.

 

The opening day featured many live demonstrations of paint production equipment and their types, as well as the latest innovative colours to enrich the experience of Gulf Coatings Show visitors, said the organisers.

 

It will be followed by the "Gulf Coatings" conference tomorrow (October 18), which will see leading experts and senior manufacturers from around the world review the results of scientific research related to the manufacture of paint materials and will also discuss methods to improve product quality. 

 

The conference will also touch on the latest innovations and technology for this industry and its related products.-TradeArabia News Service