Europe’s need for secure energy supplies is making it increasingly dependent on imported natural gas, which is a big boost to companies producing coatings and their raw materials for steel pipelines.
Coatings World caught up with Sun Chemical’s Dr. Aaron Hollman, Global Product
Manager Effect Pigments, Performance Pigments, and discussed the latest market and technology trends in the metallic pigments market.
Peridium Powder Coatings with Agion antimicrobial technology are ideal for healthcare furnishings, fitness equipment, furniture fixtures and many other industrial applications.
The marine coatings market experienced growth in 2010, driven primarily by strong newbuild activity in the shipping industry. However, raw material prices continue to challenge manufacturers in 2011.
In recent decades, development has been prioritized over the environment, meaning that China now has some of the most polluted skies and waterways in the world. It is a situation that will take decades of extensive work to rectify.