Where finishing meets the future: Cefla Live returns to Imola
From 6 to 8 October, the Finishing Business Unit is transforming its 3,000-square-metre LAB into the epicentre of global innovation: an exclusive preview of the technologies set to shape the market in the coming years.
Cefla Finishing, the undisputed leader and pioneer in the industrial finishing and surface enhancement sector, announces the return of its long-standing event: the 2026 edition of Cefla Live. From Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 October, the Imola headquarters will open the doors of its Finishing LAB, one of the largest and most advanced research and experimentation centres in the world, for a three-day event dedicated to the technology and production solutions of tomorrow.
A fully operational ecosystem spanning over 3,000 square metres
Unlike traditional trade fairs, Cefla Live offers a unique immersive experience over three days. Within the LAB’s 3,000-plus square metres, participants will find fully operational and functioning industrial production lines.
Industry professionals will have the exclusive opportunity to watch practical demonstrations and examine in detail every single stage of the finishing process. Tests will be carried out on a wide and diverse range of machines incorporating almost all the surface finishing technologies currently available on the market.
Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
The event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest releases and engineering solutions developed by the Finishing Business Unit to optimise the efficiency and sustainability of production processes:
· • Coating systems and robotics: state-of-the-art spray robots and the latest generation of automated systems.
· • Industrial digital printing: cutting-edge technologies for high-definition decoration and surface customisation.
· • Drying and treatment: high-efficiency drying ovens for optimising thermal cycles.
· • Profile and edge processing: advanced technologies for profile wrapping and lamination.
· • Smart Factory & Software: proprietary software solutions and digital ecosystems for predictive maintenance and intelligent management of production data.
The exhibition will be complemented by a wide range of actual samples of finished products, allowing visitors to experience first-hand the high quality that can be achieved using Cefla machinery.
An international hub for networking and strategic vision
Cefla Live 2026 is aimed at a global audience comprising finishing specialists, contractors and end users from a wide range of industrial sectors. More than just a technical event, the three-day gathering in Imola serves as a strategic networking platform: an opportunity to engage with key partners and suppliers of coatings and technologies, hear from prominent guest speakers, and discover the technological frontiers that will open up new markets in the coming years.
Pre-registration is now officially open. Secure your exclusive access to the event that charts the course for industrial finishing.
• Save the date: 6, 7 and 8 October 2026.
• Location: Cefla Finishing LAB, Imola (BO), Italy.