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Discover what’s in store at the American Coatings Show

Get ready for the upcoming American Coatings Show and Conference happening from May 5 to May 7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Start planning your visit with the newly released preview magazine. And even if you are not attending the event, the digital preview offers numerous interviews on current topics from the coatings industry.

19.03.2026

The digital American Coatings Show preview is out.

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The digital American Coatings Show preview is out. Image source: alphaspirit/Fotolia

The preview magazine provides a detailed look at ACS 2026, highlighting key themes and innovations that will be featured at the show. It includes exclusive interviews with industry leaders such as Bedri Erdem (Rust-Oleum/RPM), Wenjun Wu (Arkema) on bio-based coatings, George Daisey (Dow Construction Chemicals) on functional coatings, Mike Jeffries (Covestro) on waterborne coatings, Keith Rawlins (Sun Polymer International) on polyurethanes, and Eric Sapper (California Polytechnic State University) on sustainable innovations. Regulatory insights are also covered in an interview with Heidi McAuliffe (ACA), giving attendees a clear picture of compliance trends.

In addition, the preview showcases the perspectives of ACC session chairs, upcoming keynote addresses, the ACS Poster Session linking academic and industry expertise, and practical guidance on navigating Indianapolis, registration, and digital tools to make the most of the event.

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