2026-06-12

The 19th Guangzhou (China) International Surface Finishing, Electroplating and Coating Exhibition

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The 19th International (Guangzhou) Surface Finishing, Electroplating & Coating Exhibition Concludes Successfully — See You in 2027!

A Successful Conclusion to the 19th SF EXPO

The three-day 19th International (Guangzhou) Surface Finishing, Electroplating & Coating Exhibition (2026 SF EXPO) successfully concluded on June 12 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) . The 20th International (Guangzhou) Surface Finishing, Electroplating & Coating Exhibition (2027 SF EXPO) will be held at the Canton Fair Complex from June

With over 20 years of industry experience and UFI certification, SF EXPO once again demonstrated its strength as a leading industry platform, bringing together innovative technologies, industry leaders, and global business opportunities.

The exhibition was jointly organized by Wise Exhibition (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., the Guangdong Electroplating Association, the Shanghai Coating Industry Association, and the Guangdong Coatings & Inks Industry Association, with strong support from strategic partners incl

uding the China Industrial Cooperation Association and its Surface & Interface Science and Technology Application Branch.

Working with more than 30 regional industry associations covering electroplating, coating, environmental protection, new energy, hardware, and electronics, SF EXPO integrated resources across the entire industry chain. Leveraging the manufacturing strengths of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the exhibition provided a professional platform for technology showcases, business matchmaking, and industry-academia-research exchange, supporting the green and intelligent transformation of the surface finishing industry.

400+ Exhibitors Showcased Advanced Technologies and Solutions

Covering approximately 20,000 square meters, the exhibition was held alongside dedicated showcases for Industrial Coatings, Industrial Cleaning & Component Cleaning, and Industrial Environmental Protection.

More than 400 leading companies and emerging brands from China, the United States, Germany, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, and other countries and regions participated in the event.

Exhibits covered the entire surface finishing industry chain, including industrial coating, vacuum coating, anodizing, mechanical pre-treatment, specialized passivation, environmental protection and waste treatment, intelligent inspection equipment, industrial cleaning, surface finishing industrial park services, and specialized surface treatment technologies for new energy components.

Industry Forums and Events Sparked New Ideas

More than 20 high-level forums and industry events were held concurrently, covering key topics across surface engineering, coatings, automotive manufacturing, and other sectors.

Highlights included the 2026 China (Guangzhou) Automotive Surface Engineering & Anti-Corrosion Technology Seminar, the 2026 China Surface Engineering Industry Quality Supplier Awards, the Guangdong Electroplating Association President's Meeting, the 2026 Surface Finishing New Products, Technologies & Processes Promotion Conference, the 2026 Coating Raw Material Selection Conference, and the 2026 International Forum on Radiation Curing, Waterborne and Low-VOC Adhesives & Coatings.

These events brought together industry associations, experts, enterprises, and media to facilitate knowledge exchange, technology innovation, and business connections.

30,000+ Professional Visitors Connected Across the Industry

Over the three-day event, more than 30,000 professional visitors from China and overseas attended the exhibition, generating strong demand for sourcing and business cooperation across the industry chain.

The visitor profile covered a wide range of surface finishing processors and end-use manufacturing sectors, including hardware and fasteners, aluminum profiles and sheet metal, plastics and steel structures, automotive components, aerospace, rail transit, shipbuilding, machinery and molds, 3C electronics, home appliances and sanitary ware, and precision watches.

Representatives from industry associations, research institutions, engineering service providers, and leading companies—including Volkswagen, SERES, Chery, SINOTRUK, GAC Honda, Dongfeng Nissan, BYD, BASF, Bosch, CRRC, Gree, Midea, and other renowned enterprises—also attended the event.

The exhibition provided an efficient platform for targeted business matchmaking, technical exchange, and industry networking, bringing the surface finishing community together to explore new opportunities and drive high-quality industry development.

Thank You for Making 2026 SF EXPO a Success!

Sincerely thanks all exhibitors, professional visitors, and all supporting associations, media partners, business partners, and staff members for their invaluable support.

2026 SF EXPO showcased the latest achievements in the green and intelligent transformation of the surface finishing industry, combining productive business discussions with high-level technical forums and industry events.

As we look ahead to the 20th anniversary edition of SF EXPO, we look forward to welcoming you back to Guangzhou in 2027. Together, let's explore new opportunities, strengthen industry connections, and shape the future of surface finishing!

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