China Coatings Expo Shanghai 2027

China Coatings Expo is the coatings-industry association’s exhibition, not another name for CHINACOAT. Its sourcing proposition links finished coating systems with the raw materials and production equipment behind them. A distributor comparing ready-made coatings has a different brief from a formulator selecting resins or a factory replacing dispersing equipment. Define the substrate, service environment and production stage before arranging meetings, and reserve performance conclusions for sample testing. The association has announced the Shanghai edition for July 2027; exact days remain pending, so travel bookings should await the detailed notice.