Exhibitors from other European countries include Blastman Robotics coatmaster, Estalia Performance, Gema Switzerland, JMC, Sistem Teknik Makina, Tecknos Group, Tiger Coatings and Oxyplast Belgium. The proportion of foreign exhibitors is currently around 50 percent. Italy and Switzerland are the most strongly represented countries.
Major German industry leaders present
Sames, Krautzberger, Dürr, Eisenmann, SATA, Venjakob and Walther Trowal are among the major industry leaders from Germany who will be presenting their systems and equipment for wet painting at PaintExpo. In the powder coating sector, J. Wagner, Rippert, Nordson and Jürgen Emptmeyer have confirmed their participation. Louis Schierholz and SEH Engineering, for example, will be presenting innovations in automation and conveyor technology. Paint manufacturers Mipa, Akzonobel, Emil Frei and Berlac will also be showing their latest products in Karlsruhe.
New design and vibrant colors
Another visible innovation is the design of PaintExpo. It focuses on vibrant colors, because after all, colors are the linchpin of the event. According to the organizer, the design update is intended to help the trade fair attract more attention.