West Africa Coatings Show, held in partnership with the Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA), officially opens today with a dignitary opening ceremony and welcome remarks from DMG EVENTS and PMA Nigeria.
Taking place from 2-4 July 2025 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, it is the largest gathering of the coatings industry in West Africa.
The opening ceremony, starting at 10:00 am, will mark the beginning of this three-day trade exhibition, which will showcase the latest and most innovative solutions, equipment, and raw materials in the coatings industry.
The launch edition of the West Africa Coatings Show will feature over 100 leading brands from more than 15 countries.
This impressive lineup includes industry giants such as Brenntag, Multichem Industries, Bühler, Shrine Chemicals, ALLCHEM, Altek, Parco Enterprises Nigeria, Chizzy Nigeria, Samking, Danel Nigeria, Global Chem and Chemflow West Africa, among many others.
Exhibitors will showcase their latest products, knowledge and expertise, offering attendees a unique opportunity to network and source a wide array of products under one roof.
View exhibitor list here: https://exhibitors.westafricacoatingsshow.com/
Mr Abimbolu Babatunde, Chairman of the Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA), said, “We are pleased to see the West Africa Coatings Show come to fruition and open its doors here in Lagos. For PMA, this event marks an important milestone in our continued efforts to introduce our members to new solutions, raw materials and global best practices. Our collaboration with DMG EVENTS has been both strategic and timely, and we are confident that this platform will serve as a catalyst for growth, innovation and knowledge exchange across the coatings industry in West Africa.”
Paddy O’Neill, Associate Vice President of the Coatings Group, added, “As we prepare to open the doors to the inaugural West Africa Coatings Show tomorrow, we are pleased to see the exhibition come together with such promise. We extend our sincere thanks to the Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria for their instrumental partnership in supporting our entry into the Nigerian market. We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors, CAP Plc as our Silver Sponsor and Multichem as our Badge Sponsor, whose valued support has been vital in delivering this event.”
About Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA)
The Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA), a sub-sector of the Chemicals and Pharmaceutical Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), is an association comprising companies involved in the production of paints and allied products across the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
One of the association’s key initiatives is the West Africa Coatings Show, which serves to expose members and stakeholders to new raw materials, innovations, and developments in paint and coatings manufacturing.
With a current investment valued at over ₦200 billion and an installed capacity of more than 250 million litres of assorted paints per annum, the industry employs over 60,000 people directly and indirectly. This includes jobs in linked industries such as resins, calcium carbonate, kaolin, machine fabrication, raw material supply, packaging, distribution, haulage and painting/decorating services.
The paint industry plays a significant role in the industrial development and economic growth of Nigeria.
About DMG EVENTS
DMG EVENTS is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and publisher of information services. Our aim is to create dynamic marketplaces to connect businesses with the right communities to accelerate their growth in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
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