CARLAS at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 | Colour Change PPF Partner | Barcelona
FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 has officially concluded, and CARLAS is proud to have been part of one of the most celebrated editions of Europe's premier specialty print and surface finishing exhibition. Held from 19–22 May 2026 at Fira de Barcelona, Spain, the event brought together over 550 exhibitors and more than 14,000 international visitors across six co-located shows — making it the most expansive FESPA in recent memory.
For CARLAS, this year's participation was more than an exhibition — it was a statement of the company's growing global presence and its commitment to advancing the automotive protection film industry worldwide.
CARLAS as Official Colour Change PPF Partner of World Wrap Masters
At FESPA 2026, CARLAS proudly served as the Official Colour Change PPF Partner of the World Wrap Masters competition — the world's most prestigious vehicle wrapping contest. Held across 19–22 May within the WrapFest exhibition zone, the World Wrap Masters gathered elite wrap installers from across the globe to compete in precision, creativity, and technical mastery.
This year's Grand Final delivered a historic moment for the wrapping world: Bin Li of China was crowned the 2026 World Wrap Masters Champion — the first time a Chinese competitor has claimed the world title. It was a powerful testament to the rising technical excellence of wrap professionals across Asia, and a milestone that resonates deeply with CARLAS's own roots and mission.
CARLAS was honoured to support this global stage as a category partner, providing Colour Change PPF materials that reflect the very standard of quality these world-class competitors demand.
CARLAS at Stand 2-B71: Products, Demos, and Connections
CARLAS exhibited at Stand 2-B71 within the WrapFest zone, presenting its full range of automotive protection film solutions, including:
Clear PPF (Paint Protection Film) — high-clarity, self-healing film engineered for invisible, long-lasting paint protection against stone chips, chemical etching, and UV degradation.
Colour Change PPF — premium-grade TPU film that combines full colour transformation with genuine paint protection, available in a palette of nearly 300 colours spanning gloss, matte, metallic, carbon fibre, and liquid metal finishes.
Over the course of the four-day event, the CARLAS team engaged with over 600 prospective partners and clients — from distributors and fleet specialists to PPF installers and wrap shop owners — spanning Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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A Word from Our Leadership
We are truly delighted to have contributed to the global automotive wrap and protection film industry through our participation at FESPA 2026. Seeing professionals from around the world come together — sharing knowledge, raising standards, and pushing the craft forward — reminds us why we do what we do. CARLAS will continue to play its part in elevating this industry.
— CARLAS Founder & CEO
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Why Colour Change PPF Is Defining the Next Era of Vehicle Customisation
The growing buzz around Colour Change PPF at FESPA 2026 reflects a broader industry shift. Unlike traditional PVC colour change vinyl, Colour Change PPF — built on a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) substrate — delivers a dual-function solution: aesthetic transformation and genuine paint protection in a single film.
CARLAS Colour Change PPF is engineered to offer:
- Self-healing topcoat that repairs minor swirl marks and light scratches under heat
- ≥90% UV inhibition for lasting colour vibrancy and anti-yellowing performance
- 5–7 year service life, significantly outperforming conventional PVC wraps
- Dry and wet installation compatibility, minimising the learning curve for installers transitioning from PVC
As vehicle owners increasingly seek lasting value from their customisation investments, Colour Change PPF is rapidly becoming the product category that defines premium wrap services.
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Looking Ahead: CARLAS at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
The momentum from Barcelona does not stop here. CARLAS will next exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, the world's leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, taking place 8–12 September 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.
We look forward to reconnecting with industry partners and welcoming new conversations with automotive professionals from across the globe. Visit us in Frankfurt to explore our full product range and discuss partnership opportunities.
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About CARLAS
Headquartered in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China, CARLAS Industrial is an ISO-certified manufacturer with nearly three decades of automotive film expertise. Operating from a 25,000-square-metre vertically integrated facility, CARLAS controls every stage of production — from raw material selection and coating formulation to colour development and quality assurance. The company's product portfolio spans Colour Change PPF, Clear PPF, window films, and specialty printable films, serving customers across the automotive aftermarket, fleet branding, and commercial graphics sectors worldwide.
