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Register Now! The 20th Guangzhou (China) International Surface Finishing, Electroplating and Coating Exhibition

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June 2–4, 2027 | China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou

Exhibition Overview

The 20th Guangzhou (China) International Surface Finishing, Electroplating and Coating Exhibition (2027 SF EXPO) will be held on June 2–4, 2027, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou.

Under the theme “Focus on Technological Innovation, Empower Industrial Development,” SF EXPO showcases cutting-edge trends and technologies while providing a one-stop platform for business networking, supply-demand matching, and new product launches.

Organizers

Guangdong Electroplating Association

Shanghai Coating Industry Association

Guangdong Coatings and Inks Industry Association

Wise Exhibition (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Exhibition Scale

20,000+ m² Exhibition Area

400+ Exhibitors from China and Overseas

30,000+ Professional Visitors

100+ Purchasing Delegations

30+ High-Level Forums

Exhibition Highlights

UFI-Certified | Connecting with Global Markets

Since its launch in 2000, SF EXPO has been deeply rooted in the industry for over 20 years. UFI-certified since 2012 and subject to annual audits, the exhibition maintains high standards of internationalization, professionalism, and service quality. As a recognized industry event for surface finishing, SF EXPO helps exhibitors expand into both domestic and international markets.

Strong Association Partnerships | Integrated Industry Resources

SF EXPO is jointly organized by Wise Exhibition, Guangdong Electroplating Association, Shanghai Coating Industry Association, and Guangdong Coatings and Inks Industry Association, with strong support from the China Industrial Cooperation Association, its Surface & Interface Science and Technology Application Branch, and the Surface Engineering Management Branch of the China Machinery Industry Enterprise Management Association.

The exhibition also works with 30+ regional associations across surface engineering, electroplating, coating, environmental protection, new energy, hardware, and electronics industries. By integrating resources across the entire value chain and leveraging the manufacturing strengths of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, SF EXPO provides a global platform for technology showcase, business matching, and industry-academia-research exchange, accelerating the green and intelligent transformation of the surface finishing industry.

Diverse Events | Enhanced Exposure

Specialized technical forums and industry conferences covering automotive, home appliances, aluminum, and other key sectors will be held concurrently, attracting decision-makers, chief engineers, experts, and scholars, while creating high-value networking and exposure opportunities for exhibitors.

Shared Resources | Efficient Business Matching

Held concurrently with the 2027 Asia Pacific International Industrial Coatings & Powder Coatings Expo, SF EXPO provides access to a shared pool of 500,000+ targeted global manufacturing buyers.

Through professional buyer profiling and analysis, exhibitors can efficiently connect with key customers, including electroplating plants, coating manufacturers, automotive parts companies, and aerospace manufacturers—enabling cost-effective lead generation and more efficient business cooperation.

Integrated Global Promotion

To maximize exhibition reach and facilitate efficient connections, the organizing committee implements an integrated and targeted marketing strategy:

Promotion through 100+ industry media outlets and domestic and international social media platforms

SEO/SEM campaigns across Baidu, Tencent, Douyin, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Youtube

One-to-one invitations to professional buyers through our extensive database

Organized group visits through industry associations and leading enterprises

Promotion through 80+ offline events and 500+ industry groups

Targeted supply-demand matching services to connect exhibitors with high-value buyers and business opportunities

Concurrent Events

The exhibition will integrate academic exchange with technology and product showcases, bringing together industry leaders, technical experts, and corporate executives to explore emerging trends and innovations.

More than 30 high-level forums and conferences will be held concurrently, covering key topics such as international expansion of the surface engineering industry, new energy vehicle manufacturing, and defense industries.

2027 China Surface Engineering Industry High-Quality Supplier Award Ceremony
2027 Guangzhou (China) Automotive Surface Engineering and Anti-Corrosion Technology Seminar
2027 New Products, New Technologies & New Processes Promotion Conference
2027 Asia-Pacific International Industrial Coatings & Powder Coatings Exhibition
(More activities to be updated continuously)

Visitor Profile

Electroplating plants, coating manufacturers, and industrial surface finishing companies

Manufacturers of hardware, fasteners, aluminum profiles, sheet metal, plastic products, steel structures, etc.

Automotive, auto parts, motorcycle, and motorcycle parts manufacturers

Defense, aerospace, railway, locomotive, shipbuilding, and pipeline manufacturers

Machinery parts and mold manufacturers

Communications, digital, IT, home appliance, sanitary ware, and watch companies

Research institutes and universities

Surface finishing and electroplating engineering and supporting service providers

Industry associations, societies, experts, and professionals

Product & Technology Scope

Mechanical Surface Finishing

Sandblasting, shot blasting, polishing, grinding, brushing, deburring, rust prevention and removal, surface treatment materials, equipment, and finishing processes.

Pretreatment Technology & Electroplating

Immersion and electrolytic cleaning, deionization, ultrasonic cleaning, acid pickling, degreasing, chemical derusting, conversion coatings (phosphating, silane treatment, anodizing), paint stripping, electrophoretic coating, electroplating additives, electroplating lines, auxiliary equipment and consumables, plasma technology, electronic plating, and electroplating processes.

Coating Industry

Electrophoretic coating equipment, liquid and powder coating lines, coating equipment and accessories (spray guns, spray booths, water curtain booths, curing ovens, conveyors, connecting equipment, reciprocators, etc.), spraying robots, automated control systems, coating production lines, and coating processes.

Vacuum Coating

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) equipment, raw materials, control and testing equipment, targets and consumables, and vacuum coating processes.

Industrial Coatings

Automotive coatings, refinish coatings, anti-corrosion coatings, non-stick coatings, industrial coatings, fastener coatings, electronic coatings, solvent-based coatings, water-based coatings, powder coatings, UV-curable coatings, etc.

Control, Analysis & Testing

Thickness measurement, color testing, surface gloss testing, hardness measurement, corrosion testing, ph and ORP measurement, surface tension measurement, automatic dosing systems, and automated and remote process control.

Environmental Protection, Safety & Personal Protection

Cleaning equipment, waste gas/solid waste/wastewater treatment and recycling, exhaust and dust collection, ventilation and air pollution control, closed-loop recycling, ion-exchange membrane recovery, personal protective equipment, air filtration, fire prevention, and explosion-proof equipment.

Engineering & Services

Computer equipment and automation software, smart factory solutions, engineering design, consulting and certification, environmental protection industrial parks, industry associations, etc.

Booth Rates & Packages

Raw Space: Minimum 36 m²
Rate: RMB 1,500/m² or USD 300/m²
Excluding special booth construction management fees.

Booth Package Details

Standard Booth

3 wall panels (2 for corner booths), 2.5 m high

Fascia board with company name

Reception counter

Folding chairs

Full carpet

Long-arm spotlights

Power socket

Wastepaper basket

Deluxe Booth

3 wall panels (2 for corner booths), 3.5 m high

Raised fascia board

Customized graphics on fascia and reception counter

Reception counter

High bar chairs

Glass round table and chairs

Full carpet

Long-am spotlights

Power socket

Wastepaper basket

Raw Space

Raw space comes without any standard booth facilities. Exhibitors are responsible for booth construction and will be subject to special booth construction management fees.

Ms. Natalie

Manager, International Department
Tel / WhatsApp: +86 131 1950 0535
Email: magmotor@126.com
WeChat: zhizhan2023

You can also follow us on our official platforms:

LinkedIn: Natalie Liang

X (Twitter): ICIE_SFEXPO

YouTube:  ICIE_SFEXPO

Chinese Website: http://www.sf-expo.cn/
WeChat Official Account: 国际表面处理展

Wise Exhibition (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Chinese Member of The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI)
Vice Chairman of Guangdong Fairs Organizers Association
China’s Top 10 Outstanding Exhibition Organizers

Tel: 020-29193588/29193589

Address: Office 2103, Block C, Poly World Trade Center, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

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