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SidleyChem to Showcase Comprehensive Additives Portfolio at Coatings for Africa 2026 in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa – As Africa’s coatings industry continues its rapid expansion driven by rising construction activity, infrastructure development, and a growing demand for sustainable formulation technologies, SidleyChem is pleased to announce its participation in Coatings for Africa 2026, the largest dedicated coatings event on the African continent. The exhibition will take place from June 24 to 26, 2026, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. SidleyChem will welcome visitors at Booth C58, presenting its comprehensive portfolio of high-performance coating additives and functional solutions tailored for the African and international markets.

About Coatings for Africa 2026

Coatings for Africa is the premier event for the coatings industry across the continent, bringing together raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, paint producers, distributors, and technical specialists from around the globe–. Organized by dmg events in association with the South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) and the Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association (OCCA), the biennial exhibition has established itself as the leading trade event for the Southern African coatings sector. The 2026 edition is expected to attract thousands of industry professionals from over 37 countries, with participating companies including BASF South Africa, Wacker Chemicals Middle East, IMCD South Africa, Heubach Colorants, Synthetic Polymers, and many other leading names. The event will feature a comprehensive technical conference program and a Business Presentations Hub, focusing on key themes such as sustainable formulations, low-VOC technologies, waterborne systems, and innovative raw materials driving the future of the coatings industry.

SidleyChem at Booth C58: Tailored Additive Solutions for the African Market

At Booth C58, SidleyChem’s technical team will showcase a focused and versatile product lineup specifically developed to address the formulation challenges and performance requirements of coatings manufacturers across Africa. Drawing on extensive experience in providing additive solutions for diverse climatic and application conditions, SidleyChem will present key offerings including:

• Cellulose Ethers (HPMC, HEC, CMC): Delivering excellent water retention, thickening efficiency, and sag resistance for architectural paints, texture coatings, putties, and tile adhesives, ensuring consistent application performance under variable conditions

• Redispersible Polymer Powders (RDP): Enhancing adhesion, flexibility, weather resistance, and durability in exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS), cementitious waterproofing membranes, and repair mortars

• Functional Additives: Including silicone hydrophobic powders for water repellency, defoamers for foam control, air-entraining agents, and set-accelerating/retarding agents for precise formulation control

• Anti-Cracking & Reinforcement Materials: Polypropylene fibers and powdered cellulose for improved crack resistance and structural integrity in coating and mortar systems

All SidleyChem products are manufactured to high quality standards and benchmarked against leading international brands, enabling formulators to achieve reliable performance and cost-effective solutions while meeting evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements.

Meet SidleyChem in Johannesburg

SidleyChem extends a warm invitation to all attendees of Coatings for Africa 2026 to visit Booth C58 and explore how its innovative additive technologies can add value to coating products and formulations. The company’s application specialists will be available on-site to discuss formulation optimization, product selection, customized solutions, and technical support tailored to specific production needs.

Event Details:

• Exhibition: Coatings for Africa 2026

• Dates: June 24–26, 2026

• Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

• Booth: C58

For more information or to schedule a meeting during the exhibition, please contact the SidleyChem marketing team at [email protected] or visit www.sidleychem.com.