16 May 2027 · Melbourne, AU

CRE 2026

The Collision Repair Expo (CRE) is Australia’s largest dedicated trade exhibition for the collision and body repair industry, taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-16. It is a trade-only event for collision repair technicians, spray painters, workshop and bodyshop owners, insurers, assessors, parts suppliers and manufacturers, showcasing tools, equipment, parts, coatings, repair technology, live demonstrations, technical training and business education over three days.

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Dates
16 May 2027
Venue
Car Parking Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Location
Melbourne, AU
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Scale
Small
Exhibitors
26Estimate
Visitors
13,000Fact
Automotive & Mobility
Event website

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About CRE 2026

CRE 2026 is a trade fair for the Automotive & Mobility industry, taking place in Melbourne, Australia. The 2027 edition runs 16 May 2027 at Car Parking Melbourne Exhibition Centre. It brings together an estimated 26 exhibitors and 13,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 26 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Car Parking Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Who exhibits at CRE 2026

We've captured 26 exhibitors for CRE 2026 (roster as of 2026). They span 3 countries, 75% of them based outside Australia.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States50%·2
  • Australia25%·1
  • China25%·1

Based on 4 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Automotive25%·1
  • Electronics25%·1
  • Healthcare Pharma25%·1
  • Logistics Transport25%·1

Based on 4 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

69%Class Cof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Strongly exclusive — most exhibitors skip the other events we track, giving this show a distinct roster.

Cross-referenced against 26 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

75%Class Bof exhibitors are based abroad

Highly international — a broad field reaching well beyond the host country.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

CRE 2026 2027 exhibitor list

Event Scout has indexed 20+ companies exhibiting at CRE 2026 so far. They span industries including electronics, automotive and logistics-transport. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

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  • Visiting Exhibiting
  • Who's Exhibiting
  • 1QX
  • 3D Car Care
  • ACIA
  • Akzo Nobel Car Refinishers
  • Amaxi Products (Protocoat)
  • Anest Iwata Australia
  • Audatex (Solera)
  • Auto General Holdings
  • Auto Parts Group
  • Blackline Australasia
  • BodyShop Pulse
  • Bodyshop Recruit
  • Car Craft Group
  • Car-O-Liner Australia
  • EXHIBITOR STAND NO.

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Frequently asked questions

When is CRE 2026 2027?
CRE 2026 2027 runs 16 May 2027 at Car Parking Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Where is CRE 2026 held?
CRE 2026 is held at Car Parking Melbourne Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
How many exhibitors does CRE 2026 have?
CRE 2026 counts an estimated 26 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 26 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at CRE 2026?
Indexed exhibitors include Amphenol, BodyShop News, VISITING and Best Abrasive Products & Materials Supplier. The event spans the Automotive & Mobility sector.
Is CRE 2026 worth attending?
CRE 2026 is a trade show for the Automotive & Mobility industry, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in that industry. It brings together an estimated 26 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the CRE 2026 exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 26 companies exhibiting at CRE 2026 so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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