Organised by CII · Surface & Coating Expo 2027, 6th Edition · Concurrent events: TCEE 2027, Adhesives & Sealants Summit & Expo, CORTEM 2027, AutoMatFab Expo, PaintEx 2027 · 17 – 19 June 2027 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India · Supported by CII Corrosion Management Division
CII Surface & Coating Expo 2027 – 6th Edition
Save the Date17 · 18 · 19 June 2027
VenueChennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India
UFI Member

About the Event

India's largest and exclusive event on surface treatment, preparation, paints, coatings, finishing, electroplating, adhesives & sealants and corrosion protection.

6th Edition 17 – 19 June 2027 Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India
Welcome

Welcome to Surface & Coating Expo

The surface coating industry plays a critical role in enhancing the durability, functionality, corrosion resistance and aesthetics of materials used across diverse sectors.

Surface coatings have evolved from conventional protective layers to advanced solutions that offer superior performance, environmental compliance and sustainability.

Sectors that depend on surface coatings

Automotive Infrastructure Aerospace Marine Oil & Gas Electrical & Electronics Consumer Goods General Engineering
An Overview

Steady global growth. Stronger India momentum.

Global and India paints & coatings market overview, 2025 – 2034.

Global Scenario

USD 220 bnMarket size, 2025
USD 284 bnExpected by 2034
4.3%+CAGR 2025 – 2034

The global paints and coatings market continues to witness steady growth, driven by increasing industrialisation, infrastructure development and rising demand for high-performance and environmentally friendly coating solutions.

Asia-Pacific remains the largest and fastest-growing market, expected to hold around 35% of global demand – nearly USD 100 billion by 2034.

Investments in electric vehicles, renewable energy, aerospace and high-end manufacturing are creating new opportunities for the surface coating industry worldwide.

Technologies gaining adoption
Powder coatingsWater-borne coatingsNano coatings UV-curable coatingsSmart coatingsLow-VOC formulations

Indian Scenario

USD 9.4 bnMarket size, 2025
USD 17.7 bnExpected by 2034
~6%CAGR – above global average

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for surface coatings, supported by rapid industrialisation, expanding manufacturing capabilities, large-scale infrastructure projects and favourable government initiatives.

Demand from automotive, railways, defence, marine, oil & gas, heavy engineering, consumer appliances, renewable energy and construction is driving growth – alongside sustainable manufacturing, eco-friendly technologies, automation and Industry 4.0.

India is a manufacturing gateway for automobiles, auto-components, petroleum, chemicals, steel, sugar, cement, power, electronics and heavy engineering. Better surface coating improves aesthetics, product life and performance – and reduces corrosion, which otherwise causes huge losses of material and manpower.

Growth drivers
Make in IndiaPM Gati ShaktiNational Infrastructure Pipeline Automotive & engineering investment
Our Story

From an idea in 2014 to India's largest

Understanding the importance and need for surface preparation, treatment and coating, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conceptualised “Surface & Coating Expo” in 2014 to benefit various industrial sectors.

With five successful editions, the event has received an overwhelming response from industry stakeholders across the globe – and has evolved into India's largest and exclusive event focused on surface treatment, preparation, paints, coatings, finishing, electroplating, adhesives & sealants, corrosion protection, environmental regulations and technologies, under the guidance of a strong industry-led Steering Committee.

1st
2014
130exhibitors
5,055 visitors
2nd
2016
150exhibitors
7,250 visitors
3rd
2018
180exhibitors
9,150 visitors
4th
2023
220exhibitors
15,512 visitors
5th
2025
306exhibitors
19,830 visitors
6th
2027
17–19 JuneChennai Trade Centre

Participation from over 17 countries

Denmark France Germany Israel Italy Japan Malaysia Netherlands Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand UAE UK USA
Announcing

The 6th Edition – CII Surface & Coating Expo 2027

Scheduled from 17 – 19 June 2027 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India. This 3-day exhibition and conference sets a platform for every stakeholder of the surface coating industry across the globe to meet, network, interact and establish new opportunities.

Who it's for

Manufacturers Distributors Solution providers Traders End users Policy makers
Under One Roof

The complete surface & materials value chain

Concurrent Events

6th Edition
CII TCEE 2027 – A Complete Event for Electroplating Industry
Electroplating

TCEE 2027 – Technology Conference & Exhibition on Electroplating

The 6th edition of TCEE will showcase the state-of-the-art technology, trends and latest developments in the electroplating industry.

Register Interest
4th Edition
CII Adhesives & Sealants Summit & Expo
Summit & Expo

Adhesives & Sealants – Summit & Expo

A platform for the latest trends, innovations, sustainability and technological advances – connecting bonding technology providers (adhesives, sealants, raw materials, processing equipment, software, dispensing systems, consulting services, manufacturers / formulators and testing equipment) with end stakeholders across the country and the globe.

Register Interest
4th Edition
CII CORTEM 2027 – Shaping a Corrosion Free Nation
International Summit

CORTEM 2027 – Corrosion Technology & Management

As part of the National Mission on War Against Corrosion, the CII Corrosion Management Division is organising the 4th edition of the International Summit on Corrosion Technology & Management.

Register Interest
4th Edition
CII AutoMatFab Expo – Automotive Materials & Fabrication Expo
Expo & Open Floor Talk

AutoMatFab Expo & Open Floor Talk

A specialised event providing a dedicated platform to learn the latest advancements and solutions across the automotive manufacturing value chain.

Register Interest
1st Edition
CII PaintEx 2027
New in 2027

PaintEx 27

CII is launching the first edition of PaintEx 27 concurrently with SCE 2027 – a focused platform for industrial paints, protective coatings, application technologies and allied solutions, creating an ecosystem that spans the entire surface engineering and coatings value chain.

Register Interest
Venue

Chennai Trade Centre – New Building

Nandambakkam, Chennai, India · 17 – 19 June 2027

  • Dates17 – 19 June 2027
  • VenueChennai Trade Centre (New Building), Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600089, India
  • Getting aroundHalls 1 – 4, Conference Halls, Registration 1 & 2
Be a part of the transformation

Meet, network and grow at SCE 2027.

Join manufacturers, solution providers and decision-makers from across the globe in Chennai.

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