Appli‑tech – Swiss Trade Fair for Painting, Plastering & Insulation

Appli‑tech is Switzerland’s key trade fair for the painting and plastering trades, drywall construction, and thermal insulation. Held at Messe Luzern in Lucerne, this event brings together painters, plasters, dry‑wall builders, contractors, architects, and other construction specialists. According to its organizer, Appli‑tech offers a professional platform for networking, innovation, and industry exchange.

What Happens at Appli‑tech

At Appli‑tech, attendees discover a rich array of products and services: paint systems, plasters, insulation materials, drywall technologies, and surface coatings. Moreover, the exhibition features innovative solutions for building renovation, energy-efficient facades, and decorative surface techniques.

A special highlight is the “Handwerk Spezial” live show, where craftsmen demonstrate plastering, painting, and renovation techniques. The event also hosts an innovations competition, launched by the Swiss Painters & Plasterers Association (SMGV), which challenges teams to create forward-looking solutions in color, plaster, and insulation.

Business & Knowledge Programme

Appli‑tech features expert-led seminars, panel discussions, and workshops addressing both technical and design-oriented topics. More specifically, there are sessions on renovation, sustainable materials, façade design, and digital building processes. These activities support professional development, craftsmanship, and architectural innovation. Furthermore, companies can engage in B2B conversations and establish partnerships across the Swiss construction ecosystem.

Audience Profile

The fair attracts a specialized professional audience: painters, dry‑wall contractors, insulation experts, planers, and architects. Exhibitors range from material manufacturers to tooling and surface-finishing firms. In addition, decision-makers from renovation companies, façade specialists, and building-planning offices attend to explore the latest market trends.

Why Attend Appli‑tech

Attending Appli‑tech allows professionals to:

Explore cutting-edge products in painting and insulation
See craftsmanship and innovation live through demonstrations
Join the innovation competition to benchmark forward-thinking ideas
Network with expert craftsmen, suppliers, and architects
Gain insight into sustainable renovation and energy-efficient building solutions

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