Metal building systems, roofing, cladding and installation
METALCON 2026
The Orlando event focuses on the products, installation knowledge and supplier relationships behind metal construction.
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Trade shows and exhibitions in Orlando
Explore Orlando trade shows and exhibitions for metal construction, tile, stone and plastics. Compare METALCON, Coverings and NPE by date, material focus and venue, then use the previews to prepare supplier questions for your project.
3 upcoming events in this selected calendar
| Event | Dates and schedule | Venue | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| METALCON 2026 | to Exhibits October 7–8: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; October 9: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Confirm education times separately. | Orange County Convention Center, Hall South AOrlando, FL | Metal building systems, roofing, cladding and installation |
| Coverings 2027 | to Exhibits April 6–8: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; April 9: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Confirm the final education schedule separately. | Orange County Convention Center, North/South BuildingOrlando, FL | Ceramic tile, natural stone and installation |
| NPE: The Plastics Show 2027 | to Confirm exhibit hours and education access with the organizer before selecting a pass. | Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, FL | Plastics materials, processing equipment and recycling |
Plan your Orlando visit
These selected editions take place at the Orange County Convention Center on separate dates. METALCON uses Hall South A; Coverings lists the North/South Building. Check the building and entrance for your edition rather than relying on a previous visit. Use the exhibit schedule to distinguish supplier meeting time from education sessions.
Who this guide is for: Materials buyers, architects, installers, fabricators and plastics processing teams.
This is a selected industrial calendar, not a complete events directory. Confirm admission, exhibit hours and any schedule changes with the organizer before arranging travel.
How to choose and prepare for a show
Pick the material family first
For a metal-building brief, start with METALCON. For tile, stone and installation, start with Coverings. For polymer selection and plastics processing, start with NPE. These events answer different procurement questions despite sharing a city and convention center.
Bring a sample and an application brief
Where practical, carry a drawing, sample or photograph that explains the application. Record dimensions, finish, service conditions and processing or installation constraints. Ask which supporting documents or trials are needed before selection.
Check the building and daily hours
Confirm the organizer’s current hall, entrance and badge arrangements. A shorter closing day can limit supplier meeting time. Group appointments by product requirement and leave time to compare notes before making a follow-up request.
Explore the event previews
Ceramic tile, natural stone and installation
Coverings 2027
Compare tile and natural stone with installation requirements in mind. Coverings returns to Orlando on April 6–9, 2027, for distributors, specifiers, fabricators and contractors.
Read the preview for Coverings 2027
Plastics materials, processing equipment and recycling
NPE: The Plastics Show 2027
The Orlando plastics show brings materials and production technology into one discussion for industrial users.
Read the preview for NPE: The Plastics Show 2027Sources and date checks: METALCON 2026 (checked 2026-09-27); Coverings 2027 (checked 2026-09-27); NPE: The Plastics Show 2027 (checked 2026-09-27). Photo credits and image context: METALCON 2026: METALCON / PSMJ Resources and Metal Construction Association. Photograph: official METALCON 2025 archive; not the 2026 Orlando event; Coverings 2027: Coverings official 2027 FAQ and event announcement. Photo: Coverings, 2026 archive; not the 2027 event; NPE: The Plastics Show 2027: PLASTICS / NPE2027 official event, FAQ and technology-zone pages. Photograph: NPE organizer archive; earlier edition, not the 2027 event.