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Russia’s Coatings Industry Regains Stride

By Sean Milmo

Published July 12, 2011

After sharp falls in coatings volume and value during the recession, Russia’s paint market is once again poised to become the largest in the region. Read More »

Biomaterial Use Gains Momentum

Published November 1, 2010

As crude oil prices climb, industry is looking at alternative biomaterial sources for the production of paint and coating materials. Read More »

Economic Downturn Doesn't Deter R&D Investment

Published March 30, 2010

Balance-sheet tactics adopted by companies within the coatings supply chain in Europe to deal with the economic downturn have triggered cutbacks in investment in production plants but not so much in R&D. Throughout the chain extendin… Read More »

Reformulation challenges

By Sean Milmo

Published November 2, 2009

Making the switch to waterborne formulations is a challenge to industry and raw material suppliers are trying to help paint companies meet those challenges. Read More »

Innovation is key for SMEs

By Sean Milmo

Published August 4, 2009

During recessions SMEs need to rely on innovation to help stay afloat. Read More »

Where are raw material costs headed?

By Sean Milmo

Published April 6, 2009

A look at how the issue of raw material costs is affecting the paint and coatings supply chain. Read More »

Weaker oil prices: a mixed blessing

By Sean Milmo

Published October 7, 2008

A look at how the recent drop in oil prices is affecting the coatings sector. Read More »

Currency trend issues

By Sean Milmo

Published July 14, 2008

A look at how currency trends are affecting and influencing the chemical and coatings industries. Read More »

Demand for protective coatings grows

By Sean Milmo

Published May 29, 2008

European companies continue to expand the international sales of their protective products. Read More »

Sales growth expected to slow in 2008

By Sean Milmo

Published April 4, 2008

Paint companies anticipate a decrease in sales growth for 2008 due to the slowdown in the global economy. Read More »

Coping with the EU VOC regulations

By Sean Milmo

Published July 26, 2007

Coatings producers and raw material suppliers are dealing with uncertainty in the face of the EU's VOC regulations. Read More »

Defining the boundary between products and services

By Sean Milmo

Published June 17, 2007

For coatings raw materials suppliers, offering customers both products and services is a complex issue. Read More »

Advances are being made in UV curing technology

By Sean Milmo

Published March 19, 2007

A new plasma technology is allowing topcoats of automobiles to be UV cured. Read More »

Resins are supplying the pressure

By Sean Milmo

Published February 6, 2007

Paint and coatings makers face a tough year ahead as resin suppliers continue to push for further price hikes. Read More »

Smart Paints Are Not Catching On Easily

By Sean Milmo

Published October 16, 2006

Photocatalytic paints face obstacles trying to make inroads in the European coatings markets. Read More »

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