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Combining the dual advantage of durability and low environmental impact, powder coatings are poised for positive growth in the years ahead. While powder coatings continue to grow even in the mature markets of Western Europe and North America, major powder coatings producers like DuPont and Akzo Nobel are looking to the emerging markets of China and Eastern Europe for the greatest growth opportunities.  Read More »

Suppliers continue to develop new innovative offerings to improve and expand the use of UV and EB formulations.  Read More »

High performance pigment suppliers must balance cost with value-added features and benefits in order to remain competitive.   Read More »

Lab equipment suppliers sound off on their latest products and services for the coatings R&D lab.  Read More »

Alberdingk Boley Greensboro, NC (336) 454-5000 Fax: (336) 454-5007 E-mail: kgaynor@alberdingkusa.com Web: www.alberdingkusa.com Resins offered: acrylic resins, acrylic-styrene emulsions, crosslinking resins, emulsions, hybrid resins, UV…  Read More »

Our ranking is based on annual sales of paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants and related products. For companies based outside the U.S., sales are translated into U.S. dollars using the average currency exchange rate for the company's fiscal year/rep…  Read More »

There is undeniably great value to color. Noting that, the Color Pigments Manufacturers Association's (CPMA) 2007 International Conference on High Performance and Traditional Color Pigments examined "The Value of Color." The conference, co-sponsored…  Read More »

As new investments continue to be made by paint and coatings manufacturers in Latin America, growth in the region is influenced by several factors including the battle for market share and the broad diversity of economies there.  Read More »

Here is a look at the latest offerings from select media and milling equipment manufacturers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.  Read More »

Fueled by an international construction boom and opportunities to capitalize on the shift to water-based systems, industrial coatings manufacturers expect healthy growth for the future.  Read More »

As the metallic look continues to be a hot styling trend among consumers, metallic pigments suppliers are developing new technology for paint and coatings manufacturers who depend on differentiation as a major key to success.  Read More »

With the International Maritime Organization’s TBT antifouling treaty set to take effect Jan. 2008, along with the continuing surge of copper prices, marine paint makers and their raw material suppliers are adapting to meet these demands.  Read More »

Paint and coatings companies must continue to address VOC content in order to remain competitive.   Read More »

Here is a look at the latest offerings from select lab equipment manufacturers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.  Read More »