ACS 2026 At A Glance

The 2026 American Coatings Show (ACS), held from May 5–7 in Indianapolis, with a total of 542 exhibitors, and over 8,000 total participants from 63 countries. This year the show represented one of the most important industry gatherings during a period of significant geopolitical and supply chain uncertainty for the global coatings market.

G&J Resource’s participation in ACS 2026, as a major successful supplier of Chinese TiO₂ products in North America, provided valuable opportunities to strengthen our customer relationships, create new opportunities, evaluate market sentiment, and better understand the rapidly changing business environment affecting both suppliers and consumers in the paint and coatings industry.

This year’s show took place amid ongoing trade tensions, tariff uncertainties, logistics challenges, and increasing pressure on global manufacturing supply chains. These developments have had a direct impact on the titanium dioxide market, particularly regarding sourcing strategies, pricing stability, inventory management, and long-term supplier partnerships.

Key Market Insights from ACS 2026

1. Strong interest from paint and coatings manufacturers, distributors, and importers in diversification of TiO2 sources

2. As a result, many discussions at the exhibition focused not only on product performance and technical requirements, but also on supply reliability, diversification of sourcing, and risk management.

3. Cost-effective TiO₂ supply solutions are becoming more attractive, concerning the increasing cost of production especially for sulfate process products

4. Concerns regarding market volatility, fluctuating freight costs, and the uncertainty surrounding future trade policies between China and North America.

5. Concerns regarding the retails purchase behavior of end users in construction and renovation sector which in sequence will impact the demand for TiO2

6. Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties, demand for reliable TiO₂ supply partnerships remains strong in North America proveed by strong presence of several Chinese TiO2 manufacturers

Looking ahead

Overall, ACS 2026 was a highly productive and strategically important event for our business. Face-to-face engagement with customers and industry partners proved especially valuable during this period of market instability and reinforced the importance of maintaining flexible, responsive, and dependable supply solutions for the coatings industry. In this environment, we will continue to enhance agility within our business operations, enabling us to respond quickly and effectively to evolving market conditions while maintaining stable supply channels and transparent communication—both of which have become increasingly critical for suppliers and end users alike.