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Post Show Report Interlakokraska 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:02:55 +0300

30^th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Paints and Coatings

24�27 February 2026

Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia

Interlakokraska 2026, the 30^th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Paints and Coatings, took place at a new venue, Timiryazev Centre (Vavilov and Chayanov Halls) to bring together leading players in the paint and coating market.

For three decades, Interlakokraska has maintained its status as the main platform, which brings together representatives of science, business and government for presentation of innovations, exchange of experience, and discussion of relevant issues.

Dates: 24�27 February 2026

Venue: Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia

Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO

Supported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Chemists Union, the Soyuzkraska Association

Under auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Floor space: 14,700+ sq. m

Attendance: 8,230 professional visitors

Exhibitors: 299 companies (139 foreign companies, 160 Russian companies)

Countries: Russia, Belarus, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Malaysia, Turkiye

Products on display: the entire cycle of production and application of paints and coatings: materials and coatings for the treatment of various surfaces, raw materials for all types of paints and coatings, equipment for production and application of paint and coatings, feeding and cleaning equipment, waste treatment systems and related technological solutions

Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia
"Over 30 years of its existence, the show has established itself as the most important platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge and innovations in the paint and coating industry. In recent years, the Russian paint and coating industry has demonstrated steady progress. There has been an increase in production, domestic consumption, and exports."

Conference programme

The conference programme of 2026 focused on achieving technological sovereignty, raw materials, and the industry\'s adaptation to new regulatory requirements. There were 19 events in total.

The key event was the Plenary Session on the Strategic Directions of Development of the Paint and Coating Sub-Industry. It was attended by Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, Pavel Fomin, Director of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Textile Industry Department at the Industrial Development Fund, Viktor Ivanov, President at the Russian Chemists Union, Valery Abramov, Chair at the Board of the Soyuzkraska Association, CEO at Russian Paints, Vladislav Antipov, Director General at Kurchatov Institute � Prometey, Sergey Filatov, Rector at Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Anna Trofimova, Managing Director at the Fund of Industrial Initiatives, and Anna Valueva, Lead Expert at Creon Group.

During the plenary session, the participants discussed the current state and systemic challenges of the development of the paint and coating sub-sector, instruments of state support and regulation, export opportunities and new markets, practical experience of enterprises, and implemented technological solutions.

The stand of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade offered a series of events. The participants discussed issues of the range of Russian-made paints and coatings, the fight against counterfeit products, as well as government support tools, HR potential of the industry, and much more.

The show\'s partner, the Soyuzkraska Association, organised events on the raw material provision of the industry and the impelentation of the technical regulations for safety of paints and coatings. Another important event was an open meeting of the Technical Committee and the Marketing Committee for Decorative Paints and Coatings at the Soyuzkraska Association on the problems of the construction paints and coatings segment.

Interlakokraska 2027 will take place on 15�18 March 2027 in Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia.

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Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade arranged a number of events at Interlakokraska 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:40:39 +0300

On the first day of Interlakokraska 2026, a pitch session of companies represented at the stand of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia opened a series of events organised by the ministry at its stand.

The programme includes analytical reviews, panel discussions, practical and strategic sessions on the most relevant issues of the industry. The participants discuss issues of tariff regulation, the range of Russian-made paints and coatings, the fight against counterfeit products, government support tools, HR issues, and much more.

The events organised by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade arouse great interest among participants and visitors to Interlakokraska 2026. Industry experts and other professionals at the ministry\'s stand provide practical answers to those questions that really concern Russian manufacturers.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Experts discussed development strategy of paints and coatings

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:30:47 +0300

Interlakokraska 2026�was visited by�Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia. After visiting the show, he addressed the participants of the Plenary Session on the Strategic Directions of Development of the Paint and Coating Sub-Industry.

Mikhail Yurin stressed that Interlakokraska is a major event of the industry that traditionally brings manufacturers, suppliers, and federal executive authorities. It is a platform for professional dialogue and the development of practical solutions.

The deputy minister believes that the paint and coating industry needs to pay attention to research and development in order not just to repeat foreign products and create their analogues. We need to produce our own innovative products with the properties and characteristics that consumers need.

The session was moderated by�Alina Rybina, Advisor to the Russian Chemists Union. The session was attended by�Artur Smirnov, Director of the Chemical Industry Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia,�Viktor Ivanov, President at the Russian Chemists Union,�Pavel Fomin, Director of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Textile Industry Department at the Industrial Development Fund,�Valery Abramov, Chair at the Board of the Soyuzkraska Association, CEO at Russian Paints,�Grigory Shifrin, CEO of O3, as well as industry experts and heads of research and educational institutions.

Artur Smirnov noted that, in general, 26,000 companies operate in the Russian chemical industry, employing 680,000 people. He spoke about the work of the Chemical Industry Department and the implementation of national projects aimed at achieving technological leadership, scientific and technological development, creation of a raw material base, development of production, and other topics.

Viktor Ivanov spoke about the importance of paints and coatings for the country\'s economy. He gave a simple example: if there is no paints, then everything around will lose color, and faded cars will run along the gray streets. He then spoke in detail about the history of the industry\'s development in Russia.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Interlakokraska 2026 brings together leading companies of paint and coating industry

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:41:51 +0300

The 30^th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition of Paints and Coatings � Interlakokraska 2026 � has opened at Timiryazev Centre. The show is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO with the official support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Chemists Union, the Soyuzkraska Association, and under the auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Interlakokraska 2026 is the largest show of the paint and coating industry that brings together leading players in the market. For three decades, the show has maintained its status as the main platform for the presentation of innovations, the exchange of experience, and the development of strategies for the growth of the paint industry.

This year, Interlakokraska welcomes 295 companies from 9 countries. The main topic covers the entire cycle of production and application of paints and coatings. The show presents materials and coatings for the treatment of various surfaces, raw materials for all types of coatings, equipment for production and application of coatings, metering and cleaning equipment, and waste treatment systems and related technological solutions.

Interlakokraska 2026 is open until 27 February.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Quality Control Laboratory: the HEART of your paint and coatings production

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:54:34 +0300

The quality control laboratory is at the HEART of paint and coatings production, including incoming inspection of raw materials, finished product quality control, and the entire process of creation and optimization of paint formulations. It is the birthplace of new coatings, paints and varnishes, functional plastics, and innovative materials, where every idea is rigorously developed and tested.

A well-equipped laboratory is a major factor in the success of your paints and coatings. Quick, precise, and high-quality measurements of key physicochemical properties�including grind size, appearance, and viscosity�enhances your flexibility and responsiveness, setting you apart from the competition. In the eyes of your customers, a laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and instruments is a powerful symbol of quality and certification, making your paints and coatings the obvious choice.

If production is the muscles, then the laboratory is the HEART and the conscience of the coatings plant.

In the world of coatings, this is vital for three reasons:

Batch consistency. Even a slight deviation in viscosity or pigment dispersion can render an entire batch of paint useless.
Incoming inspection. Half of final product\'s quality is determined by the raw materials (binders, additives, fillers). The laboratory is a filter that stops substandard materials before they reach the shop floor.
Retain samples. The heart does not just pump blood, it also ‘remembers’. Retaining samples from each batch helps address claims and complaints months after the product has been shipped.

No strong laboratory means your coatings production is a roll of the dice, and your brand reputation is on the line.

Smart Instruments is your partner, whether it comes to modernizing an existing laboratory or building a new one from the ground up.

Visit us at stand 2A030 to discover a complete lineup of laboratory equipment and testing instruments for paints, lacquers, coatings, and coil coating applications from our partners, whose solutions are trusted by industry professionals around the globe.
The main types of equipment to be showcased at the show include:

Color measurement and analysis: 3NH spectrophotometers, colorimeters, gloss-meters, TILO color assessment cabinets, light booths, RAL color charts, PECOLOR color matching software.

Coating quality control: wet film gauges, coating thickness gauges, Erichsen cupping testers, BEVS pull off adhesion testers (manual and automatic), pendulum hardness testers, Taber Abrasers, scratch testers, impact testers.

Raw materials and materials testing: pycnometers, grindometers, BEVS viscosity cups and rotational viscometers, cone-and-plate viscometers, and drying time recorders.

Coating sample preparation: BEVS manual and automatic applicators, spiral and cube applicators, contrast ratio charts, spray-painting devices.

Grinding and mixing devices: BEVS lab mixers, dissolvers, dispersers, SIEHE double planetary mixers, HOOSUN basket and bead mills, dispersion and grinding systems.

Climatic testing: BEVS salt-spray / salt-fog chambers, UV and xenon test chambers (weathering chambers), SONACME weatherometers and xenon test chambers, climatic chambers, SANWOOD thermal shock test chambers.

Smart Instruments will be happy to meet you at our stand 2A030 in Vavilov Hall during Interlakokraska 2026.�

The biggest event of the year for paint and coating industry in Russia and the CIS!��

The Smart Instruments team looks forward to welcoming you! Web: www.smart-instruments.ru

Press Release Interlakokraska 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:38:24 +0300

30^th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Paints and Coatings

24�27 February 2026

Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia

Interlakokraska 2026, the 30^th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Paints and Coatings, will take place at a new venue, Timiryazev Centre (Vavilov and Chayanov Halls) to bring together leading players in the paint and coating market.

For three decades, Interlakokraska has maintained its status as the main platform for the presentation of innovations, exchange of experience, and development of strategies for the paint and coating industry.

Dates: 24�27 February 2026

Venue: Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia

Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO

Supported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Chemists Union, the Soyuzkraska Association

Under auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Exhibitors: 287 companies

Countries: 10 (Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Malaysia, Turkiye, Uzbekistan)

Foreign exhibitors: Guangzhou Titanos Industry, Longly Group (China), Gunkem Gunduz Kimyevi Maddeler, Elars Elektronik Makina (Turkiye), Peka Chemie Industrial Company (Iran)

Russian exhibitors: Homa, INDLAK, Allnex Belgorod, RIF-Micromramor, Larchfield LSN, etc.

Interlakokraska 2026 offers professionals a unique opportunity to tackle key business tasks in a short time: from finding alternative suppliers of raw materials to familiarizing themselves with the latest automated dosing and coloring systems. The anniversary status of the show underlines its importance as a reliable foundation for the development of this country\'s chemical industry in the new economic conditions.

Interlakokraska regularly attracts not only paint and coating manufacturers, but also a wide range of consumers of these products. Among the visitors are representatives of the construction, chemical, oil and gas industries, woodworking and furniture production, automotive industry, aircraft and shipbuilding. This cross-industry coverage makes the show especially valuable in terms of finding new markets, partners, and areas of development.

Conference programme

This year, the conference programme of Interlakokraska focuses on the tasks of ensuring technological sovereignty, providing raw materials, and adapting the industry to new regulatory requirements.

Key events:

� the Plenary Session on the Strategic Directions of Development of the Paint and Coating Sub-Industry with discussions of systemic challenges, export opportunities, and state support tools with the participation of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Russian Chemists Union

� the Panel on the Technical Regulations for Safety of Paints and Coatings, dedicated to the introduction of new safety standards and product conformity assessment

� various workshops where experts will discuss advanced laboratory equipment, the issues of the pains and coatings sector for construction and infrastructure, and HR issues

Learn more about the conference programme at www.interlak-expo.ru/en/

Address:
Timiryazev Centre, str. 1, 6, Verkhnyaya alleya, Moscow, Russia

Open hours:
24�26 February: 10:00�18:00
27 February: 10:00�16:00

Age limit: 12+

See more details and register at the official website at www.interlak-expo.ru/en/

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Discover a wide range of high-quality chemical raw materials at the stand of Constanta

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:10:23 +0300

Photo by T. Oskerko

Constanta is a supplier of raw materials for the production of a wide range of paints and coatings, pigment pastes, decorative, anti-corrosion, industrial, and other paints. The company presents a broad spectrum of products at Interlakokraska every year.

Constanta is focused on the supply of titanium dioxide, pigments, coalescents, cellulose ethers, resins, and other essential components used in the production of paints and coatings.

All products imported from abroad undergo mandatory customs clearance, have relevant certificates, and come with manufacturer\'s warranties.

Today, Constanta maintains direct, long-term contracts with leading chemical raw material manufacturers, partnering exclusively with trusted factories that are among China\'s top five in this sector. “Our company has been actively operating in this market segment for many years. Thanks to our personal and business reputation, we have established successful partnerships with first-class manufacturers, who are leaders in their industry segments, including LB Group, Guangdong Huiyun Titanium Industry Co. Ltd., Shandong Donglin New Materials Co. Ltd., and Shandong Jinhai Titanium Resources Technology Co. Ltd.,” say the company’s representatives. �

Constanta looks forward to meeting with its long-standing customers and friends and hopes to establish new partnerships at Interlakokraska 2026.

NETZSCH leverages technological know-how to strengthen its global presence

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:17:20 +0300

NETZSCH, a family-owned company with over 100 years of experience in the manufacture of equipment for fine grinding and dispersing, will once again take part in Interlakokraska.

As a global leader in dry and wet grinding technology, NETZSCH continues to drive innovation. In addition to developing and implementing advanced technological solutions, the company is steadily expanding its presence worldwide.

Our plant in Tula operates as a full-cycle production facility. An upgraded fleet of machine tools and equipment ensures the highest product quality. The expanded capacities enable the manufacture of the entire range of wet grinding equipment within the company�s production portfolio. Our current production portfolio includes MasterMix dissolvers ranging from 4 to 160 kW, PMD-VC intensive mixers, Discus horizontal disc bead mills, Zeta and Neos horizontal circulation mill systems, MasterMill and TM submersible basket mills, mobile pumping and filtering stations, stationary and mobile vessels of various volumes, a range of mixers, and high-efficiency Epsilon inline dispersers.

NETZSCH Tula is engaged in both the manufacture and sale of high-quality equipment and the provision of maintenance services to its customers and partners. The service team offers a full range of support, including commissioning, maintenance, equipment performance optimization, fault analysis, overhaul, retrofitting, and modernization. To enhance after-sales experience, NETZSCH offers its customers the option of entering into a service agreement upon expiration of the warranty period. Such agreements involve on-site visits by company professionals, replacement of wear and spare parts, and technical consultations on equipment operation.

The plant features a dedicated spare parts warehouse. The key advantage of this warehouse is that customers can schedule maintenance activities together with NETZSCH technicians, and keep required components stocked at the manufacturer�s warehouse, while also benefiting from shorter lead times for spare parts delivery.

Application laboratory

The plant now operates a new application laboratory where customers can conduct trials with various materials. For existing customers, NETZSCH offers process optimization services in the laboratory to fine-tune the operating parameters of their current equipment. Companies considering the purchase of wet grinding equipment are invited to conduct preliminary trials and gain practical confirmation that their performance targets will be achieved.

Trials can be run both using laboratory and production equipment, with results scalable to industrial volumes. The new application laboratory is equipped with MasterMix 45 dissolver, MasterMill 18 submersible basket mill, Discus 20/30, Zeta 10 and Neos 10 horizontal disc bead mills, Epsilon disperser, LabStar laboratory bead mill, MiniMaster dissolver, Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer for accurate measurement of particle size distributions in both feed and end product.

We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to select new equipment, optimize your existing systems, and experience the exceptional quality of our machines.

ZTI METALPAK, a metal packaging manufacturer, will display its new container solutions for the chemical and coating industries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:55 +0300

ZTI METALPAK is one of the Russian leaders in the market of metal packaging used in petrochemical, chemical, paint and coating, and food industries. The company will participate in Interlakokraska 2026 and exhibit its new containers.

Photo: ZTI METALPAK

ZTI METALPAK will display its 2026 industrial packaging innovations for the Russian market:

0.35-liter cylindrical cans, 99 mm in diameter
286-mm diameter conical pails with top seaming (drums)

“Since 2024, we have been introducing new printing, coating and assembly lines, which has significantly improved the quality and range of our products,” said the company’s representatives. “Our company is the leading manufacturer of industrial metal containers with volumes ranging from 0.35 to 26 liters, used in the coatings, construction, and petrochemical industries.”

The product range includes conical pails with diameters of 180 mm and 286 mm, available with crown lids, ring lids, or seamed tops, as well as cylindrical cans with diameters of 99 mm and 109 mm. For details, please visit https://metallpack.ru/ru/catalog

ZTI METALPAK has large production facilities. The production park is equipped with advanced and reliable high-performance equipment from leading European brands. We look forward to welcoming all professionals interested in high-quality products at our stand!

Visit the stand of Holliday Pigments to discover a broad portfolio of pigments and meet key partners from India

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:51:51 +0300

Holliday Pigments, a longstanding participant in Interlakokraska, brings over three decades of expertise in supplying pigments and raw materials to Russia�s coatings industry. This year, the company will display a renewed range of products and solutions tailored to the transformation of the global market and evolving international partnerships.

(Photo by N. Vladina)

Amid the shifting global economic landscape and the reorientation of trade and production ties between Russia and Asian countries, Holliday Pigments is focusing on sustainable and long-term partnerships. A key feature of the company�s participation at this year�s exhibition will be the attendance of representatives of key partners from India, which is one of the most dynamic and technologically advanced pigment markets in the world.

Over recent years, the company has systematically developed alternative supply chains broadening its range with products from India and China, ensuring stability and predictability for its customers. Holliday Pigments� portfolio includes pearlescent pigments (China), high-durability metal complex pigments (China), anti-corrosion pigments (India), ultramarines, colored organic pigments and oil-soluble dyes (China), and fluorescent pigments (India).

Equipped with its own laboratory facility, the company conducts colorimetric assessments and provides customers not only with products but also with professional technical support, which is a critical factor in the adoption of new materials and substitution of previously used brands.

�Interlakokraska remains a key venue for direct dialogue with the market,� said Alexey Demenok, General Director at Holliday Pigments. �The current environment demands more than product delivery. It calls for a reliable partner who understands the customer needs and offers sustainable solutions. We are delighted to present our Indian partners at our stand and to engage with peers on the trends and challenges shaping our industry. In-person professional exchange continues to hold special value.�

Holliday Pigments looks forward to welcoming customers and partners at its stand and explore current solutions for the paint and coatings industry.