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October 9, 2025
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
Editor, Coatings World
This year’s CHINACOAT will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre November 25-27. Organized by Sinostar-ITE International Limited, CHINACOAT is a great opportunity for industry leaders to meet and learn about the latest developments for the Asian paint and coatings industry. The show has grown exponentially over the the years. CHINACOAT2024 set a new record, with 1,325 exhibitors from 30 countries/regions, with 303 (22.9%) new exhibitors.
This year’s CHINACOAT looks to build on last year’s success.
Florence Ng, project manager, administration and communications, Sinostar-ITE International Limited, noted this will be the most dynamic CHINACOAT yet.
“CHINACOAT2025 is poised to be our most dynamic edition to date, with over 1,420 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions (as of September 23, 2025) already confirmed to exhibit—a 32% increase over the 2023 Shanghai edition and 8% more than the 2024 Guangzhou edition, setting a new benchmark in the show’s history,” Ng added.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse technical program. These include:
• Five Exhibit Zones, featuring innovations in raw materials, equipment, testing and measurement, powder coatings and UV/EB technologies, each tailored to showcase the latest advancements in its category.
• 30+ Sessions of Technical Seminars & Webinars: To be Held both onsite and online, these sessions will spotlight cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions and emerging trends by our selected exhibitors.
• Country Coatings Industry Presentations: Gain regional insights, especially on the ASEAN region, through two free-of-charge presentations:
“Thailand Paints & Coatings Industry: Review & Outlook,” presented by Sucharit Rungsimuntoran, committee advisor to the Thai Paint Manufacturers Association (TPMA).
“Vietnam Coatings & Printing Inks Industry Highlights,” presented by Vuong Bac Dau, vice chairman of the Vietnam Paint – Printing Ink Association (VPIA).
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