Metal roofing contractors and specifiers visiting METALCON 2026 will find a full display of high-performance coil and extrusion coating systems at the AkzoNobel booth, including weathered test panel data and details on a renewable-energy curing program aimed at reducing the energy footprint of coil coating lines.
What AkzoNobel is showing at METALCON 2026
The event runs October 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. AkzoNobel Coil & Extrusion Coatings will occupy Booth 817. The featured product lines are TRINAR CORE and CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select, two established metal construction coating systems used on architectural and roofing panels.
TRINAR is AkzoNobel’s well-documented fluoropolymer-based exterior coating family for metal building products, formulated for long-term color and chalk resistance on coil-coated aluminum and steel. CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select is a silicone-modified polyester (SMP) coating system built for exterior durability on metal roofing, wall panels, and similar applications.
Global Weathering Program data on display
Alongside the coatings themselves, the booth will feature weathered test panels from AkzoNobel’s Global Weathering Program. The program provides real-world and accelerated exposure data on coating performance across diverse climate conditions, supporting specifiers who need documented durability claims rather than lab-only numbers. Bringing physical weathered panels to a trade show gives architects, contractors, and building owners a direct visual comparison of how these coatings hold up after years of sun, salt, and humidity exposure.
IONOMY: renewable energy on coil coating lines
AkzoNobel will also share information on IONOMY, its renewable energy curing initiative. Coil and extrusion coating lines traditionally consume significant energy during the high-temperature cure stage. IONOMY is positioned around using renewable power for the curing process, a step that matters to manufacturers and brand owners tracking embodied carbon and Scope 2 emissions in their metal building products.
Why this matters for metal roofing projects
Coating choice has a direct effect on metal roof lifespan, color retention, and warranty terms. Two systems dominate the architectural metal roofing market: PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) coatings, and SMP systems. AkzoNobel’s TRINAR family covers the PVDF and 70% PVDF category, while CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select is positioned in the SMP segment. Both are recognized under major industry performance standards, including AAMA 2605 for PVDF and AAMA 2604 for SMP exterior coatings.
Specifiers selecting a coating for a commercial, institutional, or residential metal roof can use the booth visit to compare the two families side by side and to see weathered panel evidence rather than relying solely on marketing data sheets.
About METALCON
METALCON is the only annual trade event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, produced by PSMJ Resources in partnership with the Metal Construction Association. The show brings together manufacturers, contractors, architects, and building owners to review the products and practices shaping metal construction over the coming year.
FAQ
What is AkzoNobel showing at METALCON 2026?
AkzoNobel Coil & Extrusion Coatings will feature TRINAR CORE and CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select coating systems, weathered test panels from the Global Weathering Program, and information about the IONOMY renewable energy curing initiative at Booth 817.
When and where is METALCON 2026?
METALCON 2026 runs October 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
What is the difference between TRINAR and CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select?
TRINAR is a fluoropolymer (PVDF-based) exterior coating family for metal building products, formulated for long-term color and chalk resistance. CERAM-A-STAR 1050 Select is a silicone-modified polyester (SMP) coating system also used for exterior metal roofing and wall panels. They represent the two leading coating chemistry categories in the metal roofing market.
This article summarizes reporting from roofingcontractor.com.