Agreement between AVISA-FEDERCHIMICA and ABS Europe 2026: a boost for the adhesives and sealants sector

Avisa, the Italian national association of Federchimica representing companies producing adhesives and sealants, printing inks, paints and varnishes, through its Adhesives and Sealants Group will support ABS Europe 2026 – Adhesives Bonding & Sealants, the first trade fair event in Italy dedicated to adhesives, glues, sealants, foams, tapes, resins, coatings, laminates and films, organized by Italian Exhibition Group SpA and A151 Srl, scheduled from 27 to 29 October 2026 at Vicenza Expo Centre, Italy.

The agreement between the Adhesives and Sealants Group of Avisa–Federchimica and ABS Europe 2026, the exhibition showcasing all stages of production in the sector –- including raw materials, technologies, equipment, machinery, plants, solutions, products and services – will enhance the visibility of the Italian adhesives and sealants industry.

According to research company Reed Intelligence, the Italian adhesives and sealants market is worth approximately €2.6 billion and is expected to grow until 2033 at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 2.33%.

The Avisa Adhesives and Sealants Group includes 45 companies representing 60% of the market and employing more than 4,000 workers. Participation in ABS Europe 2026 will give further momentum to the sector and will enable, in addition to company involvement, networking activities with discussions on technological development and regulatory aspects.

“ABS Europe 2026 represents a novelty in the national exhibition landscape. We welcome an event that places our industry at the center of attention. Highlighting its importance means recognizing the essential role of our products across many application sectors. We stand alongside the organizers for the success of the initiative,” says Guido Cami, President of the Adhesives and Sealants Group of Federchimica-Avisa. Guido Cami

“We are delighted and honoured to have the support of the Adhesives and Sealants Group of Avisa–Federchimica,” says Marco Pinetti, Director of A151 Srl – “This is a key step for a sector in which Italy plays a leading role, and with ABS Europe 2026 it will now have an adequate international showcase supported at institutional level.”

“We warmly welcome the support of the Adhesives and Sealants Group of Avisa–Federchimica for ABS Europe 2026,” adds Marco Cecchini, Group Exhibition Manager of the Industrial Division of Italian Exhibition Group ,“This collaboration strengthens the international positioning of the event and consolidates dialogue between institutions and industry, generating new growth opportunities for the entire sector”.

ABS Europe 2026 will be held concurrently with A&T – Automation & Testing, the exhibition dedicated to technological solutions, innovation, reliability, and 4.0–5.0 skills, which in its last edition recorded over 12,000 professionals.

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