The American Coatings Show and Conference, which took place April 7-10 in Atlanta, was a great success, in terms of both quantity and quality of delegates, exhibitors and attendees. The 2 ½-day conference had record-breaking numbers – 1,049 global delegates – who benefited from 96 oral presentations and 27 posters from industry and academia. The 11 pre-conference tutorials also experienced a new record, with 250 attendees. The AC Show also saw record numbers. “This year’s show at 110,600 square feet already was more than 12 percent larger than the 2012 show,” said Matthias Janz, Head of Events Division of Vincentz Network. “We surpassed attendance by visitors and exhibitors by more than 16 percent compared to two years ago, with a record of about 8,700 people.” There were 480 exhibitors covering the show floor, each showcasing their company’s latest technology for the coatings industry.
I was able to meet with many coatings suppliers at the show. The following report covers just a sampling of all of the technology on display at the show.