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Dubai, UAE — SidleyChem participated in Middle East Coatings Show 2026, held from September 28 to 30, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai. During the three-day event, the SidleyChem team welcomed coatings manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and other industry professionals at Booth ND89, presenting a focused range of coating additives and functional solutions. The 2026 edition brought together more than 5,000 visitors and 300 leading brands from across the coatings industry, providing a platform for manufacturers, raw material suppliers, buyers, and technical specialists to exchange ideas, discover new solutions, and develop business connections across the MENA market.

Coating Additive Solutions at Booth ND89

At Booth ND89, SidleyChem presented a selection of cellulose ethers and functional additives for coatings and related construction chemical applications. The featured portfolio included HEC, HPMC, CMC, rheology modifiers, dispersants, wetting agents, defoamers, coalescing agents, and other functional additives, supporting formulation requirements such as thickening, rheology control, dispersion, wetting, foam control, film formation, and formulation stability.

The exhibition gave visitors an opportunity to learn more about SidleyChem’s product portfolio and discuss suitable options according to their formulation, application, and sourcing requirements.

Connecting with Coatings Professionals in the MENA Market

Face-to-face communication was an important part of SidleyChem’s participation in the exhibition. Throughout the event, the team exchanged ideas with customers and industry professionals on topics including product selection, rheology and viscosity control, formulation performance, raw material compatibility, and purchasing requirements.

These discussions provided SidleyChem with valuable opportunities to better understand the needs of coatings manufacturers and distributors serving the Middle East and surrounding markets, while also strengthening communication with existing customers and establishing connections with new industry contacts.

Middle East Coatings Show continues to serve as an important meeting point for the regional coatings supply chain, bringing together companies involved in raw materials, formulation ingredients, production technologies, testing equipment, and related products.

Strengthening SidleyChem’s Presence in the Middle East

The Middle East remains an important market for paints, coatings, and construction chemical products, with manufacturers seeking reliable raw material supply and products suited to different formulation and application requirements.

Participation in Middle East Coatings Show 2026 allowed SidleyChem to further strengthen its connections with customers and partners in the region and gain a closer understanding of local market requirements.

Moving forward, SidleyChem will continue to focus on providing reliable coating additives, cellulose ethers, and functional solutions, together with responsive product and supply support for customers in the Middle East and other international markets.

Thank You for Visiting SidleyChem at Booth ND89

SidleyChem sincerely thanks everyone who visited Booth ND89 during Middle East Coatings Show 2026 and took the time to meet and exchange ideas with our team.

We look forward to continuing these conversations, supporting upcoming product evaluations and sourcing requirements, and exploring new opportunities for cooperation with customers and partners around the world.

For product information or further discussion, please contact the SidleyChem sales team at [email protected] or visit www.sidleychem.com.

We look forward to meeting you again at our upcoming international exhibitions.