Coatings World spoke to Matt Robertson, global marketing director, DuPont Performance Coatings, Refinish Systems about the state of the refinish market including the impact of the recession as well as some of DuPont’s latest technology.
X-Rite Europe GmbH is demonstrating the applications of the company’s new xDNA technology in measuring metallic flake, pearlescent and other effect paints at the European Coatings SHOW 2009.
While the automotive refinish market is level to slightly declining in the mature markets of North America and Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific are experiencing healthy growth.
On a global level, the automotive refinish market has slowed down, and even might be on a small decline. Emerging markets, value-added services and compliant technology offer paint suppliers avenues for growth in this difficult marketplace.