Last week, John Keramidas travelled to Indianapolis to represent Tri-Tech Chemical Company at the highly anticipated 2026 American Coatings Show. As a premier destination for the global coatings industry, this biennial event proved to be an incredibly worthwhile experience, characterised by high-caliber connections, strategic networking, and deep-dive conversations about the future of formulation.
A Decade of Growth with Redox
A major highlight of the week was sharing Booth #560 with our exclusive US channel partner, Redox. This year marks a significant and exciting milestone as Redox officially enters its 10th year operating within the US market.
Over the past few years, their North American footprint has grown exponentially. Redox is now proudly represented across all states, utilising 12 key warehouse locations to seamlessly and efficiently serve the US, Canadian, and Mexican markets. At Tri-Tech, we are incredibly proud to work so closely with Redox. This strategic partnership ensures that our specialty additives and responsible chemical solutions are readily accessible to manufacturers right across North America.
Industry Trends: Sustainability Meets Artificial Intelligence
Walking the exhibition floor and speaking with attendees at the booth, a few clear trends dominated the industry dialogue. Unsurprisingly, the shift toward green, sustainable, and renewable chemistry continues to be a major driving force. Manufacturers are actively seeking additives that maintain high performance while meeting increasingly strict environmental standards.
Interestingly, we also saw a strong, emerging theme around the intersection of technology and chemistry. Conversations frequently highlighted how artificial intelligence is being utilised to streamline research, optimise formulations, and deliver brand-new innovations in the chemical space.
Connecting with Global Partners
Beyond the exhibition booth, a vital part of the American Coatings Show is the opportunity to maintain a pulse on global innovations by reconnecting with our international channel partners and industry friends. For Tri-Tech, it was a special part of the week to meet face-to-face with Lamberti and Maflon from Italy, Concentrol from Spain, and Nature Coatings from the US.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit Booth #560 in Indy. We look forward to seeing how the strategic connections and innovations from this year’s show continue to shape the global coatings industry in the months ahead.