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Why Exhibit at Surfex 2026?
Surfex is organised in recognition of the importance of keeping up to date with all aspects relation to innovation, development, manufacture and supply of coatings, inks, paints, adhesives and an array of allied and associated industries. Exhibiting is a unique opportunity to do business with thousands of professionals looking to find solutions, obtain answers and acquire everything you need to create, develop, make and market coatings.
If you are active within the UK coatings, inks, paints, adhesives and an array of allied and associated industries then Surfex is an important event for you.
For more information about how you can be involved please contact us on:
t: 01892 518877
e: surfex@step-exhibitions.com
Forge
new business partnerships: Feedback from exhibitors showed that Surfex has helped 97% of exhibitors to meet new clients, 90% of exhibitors to build company/ brand awareness within the industry, 77% to grow their business/ market share, 71% to maintain company visibility in the market. Showing that Surfex is an ideal location to forge new partnerships and develop your business.
Meet
with new and existing clients: Surfex attracts the entire cross section of the UK paints, inks, coatings, resins and adhesives industry, everyone from brand owners to multi-national companies to contract manufacturers. By exhibiting at Surfex you can ensure you meet the entire industry in just two days. Click here to see who you are likely to meet at Surfex.
Learn
about the latest innovations, trends and market influences. The content at Surfex covers a whole range of key information about our industry. As an exhibitor you too can take advantage of all the content on offer and ensure your business is fully aware and ready for all the trends and latest influences within our industry.
Network
with other key industry professionals: Feedback shows that 80% of visitors attend Surfex to source information, find new ideas, identify new suppliers and find industry innovations.
By exhibiting at Surfex you can make sure you are taking opportunity to meet with industry professionals actively looking for new solutions and partnerships.
Showcase
and launch your products, services and expertise to the market place. Surfex provides the perfect platform to showcase your latest innovations to the UK industry, in addition to your stand in the exhibition you also have the opportunity to present your latest innovations within the two day programme dedication to Technology and Innovations.
Focus
on the exhibition. The exhibition is a key aspect of the event so while the principle objective of Surfex is to deliver a format where an exchange of information and business discussion are the key objectives. So whilst there will be significant content, there will also be exclusive and dedicated exhibition only times. This ensures good visitor flow and opportunity for dialogue with exhibitors.
Get Involved at Surfex
How to get involved
If you’re interested in exhibiting with us, you’re in great company. Our last edition saw the key ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and service providers active within the UK industry exhibit at Surfex.
The preparations for 2026 are well underway with the majority of exhibition already allocated, but there are still a limited amount of stand spaces available for companies wanting to showcase their products at the UK’s leading surface coatings technology event.
The first step is to choose your stand space, companies have the options of going for a Space Only stand or a Shell Scheme Plus option.
The Shell Scheme Plus exhibiting option is a package with a focus on value. With Shell Scheme Plus options you have a stand that comes with furniture, electrics and lighting, the basics for what you would need to exhibit at the event.
To discuss the options available for you to exhibit at Surfex please contact us on +44 (0)1892 518877.
Shell Scheme Plus
The following items are included in your stand package, per 9m2
- Stand Structure
- Carpet
- Lighting
- Electric Socket
- Nameboard
- 1 x Table
- 2 x Chairs
Also included in the stand price is:
- Company details and description in exhibition catalogue
- Company listing on the event website including a web link to your company website
- Inclusion in all promotional material
- Bespoke electronic tickets to send to your clients
- Bespoke email and website banners
- Hard copy event ticket and programmes
- Use of event logo to put on all correspondence with customers and on advert.
Need more information?
Surfex is a truly unique marketplace where manufacturers, distributors and service providers can meet decision-makers, formulators, scientists, R&D professionals and buyers, make new contacts, generate leads and new product ideas, and identify current and emerging opportunities in the paints, inks, coatings, resins and adhesives industry.
For further information about how you can be involved at the event please contact: Lucrezia Melzi or Ben Kyte or call 01892 518877.
Promote your Products
Showcase and launch your products, services and expertise to the market place. Surfex provides the perfect platform to showcase your latest innovations to the UK industry, in addition to your stand in the exhibition you also have the opportunity to present your latest innovations within the two day programme dedication to Technology and Innovations.
The TechFocus programme is an important part of the Surfex programme for visitors, by presenting as part of the programme you can ensure you are promoting your products to a dedicated audience. We will even supply the important information needed to help you follow up directly with the professionals you know will be interested in your products.
To find out how you can be involved in the TechFocus programme please contact us at:
Surfex@step-exhibitions.com or call +44 (0)1892 518877
Exclusive Exhibition Time
The principle objective of Surfex is to deliver a format where an exchange of information and business discussion are the key objectives. So whilst there will be significant content, there will also be exclusive and dedicated exhibition only times. This ensures good visitor flow and opportunity for dialogue with exhibitors.
