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By Tim Wright, Editor
Published March 19, 2012
Lower costs, reduced air pollution and better performance are key drivers in automotive coatings and suppliers like BASF continue to offer new technologies and new products for the automotive industry. Read More »
Published November 10, 2011
PPG introduced 70 new shades at annual Automotive Color Trend Show. Read More »
By Scott Detiveaux, Allen Tsaur
Published August 15, 2011
The Asia-Pacific region is an important and growing part of the global coatings marketplace. Unlike other regions of the world, the Asia-Pacific region has continued to grow, even in the face of the global recession.
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By Tim Wright
Published March 10, 2011
A conversation about the latest market and technology trends in automotive coatings with the folks at Red Spot Paint and Varnish Co., Inc. Contributors include Janice Gould, Marketing Manager, Jeff Scheu, VP of Product Development/R&D and David White,
VP of Sales and Marketing. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published March 10, 2011
Coatings World caught up with former DuPont head Chad Holliday and discussed issues ranging from corporate environmental responsibility, sustainability, climate change and the American Energy Innovation Council. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published November 1, 2010
As part of its expansion plans in the Middle East region, Japan’s leading coatings manufacturer recently inaugurated a new plant in Iran. Read More »
By Tim Wright, Editor
Published March 15, 2010
China's engine heats up, ends U.S.'s reign as largest auto market Read More »
By Dan Riter
Published October 1, 2009
The new Greenkote GmbH coatings plant in Germany delivers improved corrosion protection for automotive parts. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published October 1, 2009
Coatings World spoke with a panel of experts regarding the current state of the global auto refinish market. Read More »
Published July 13, 2009
Once again, Coatings World brings the industry The Top Companies Report-the only truly global ranking of the top manufacturers of paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants.
Our editorial staff has spent long hours researching the industry to provide… Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published March 6, 2009
In the midst of the global recession, auto sales continue to plummet. This does not bode well for paint suppliers to the auto OEM market. Coatings World spoke with Cynthia Niekamp, PPG's new vice president of automotive coatings about current and future trends. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published July 14, 2008
It's that time of year again for Coatings World's Top Companies Report. In the pages that follow you will find our annual ranking of the leaders in the global coatings industry. Every year we list the leading manufacturers in the world, based… Read More »
By Parthasarathy Devaraj
Published May 12, 2008
The Indian paint market is poised to grow at a steady rate over the next decade fueled largely by a growing economy and changing consumer attitudes. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published April 4, 2008
The market for UV and EB coatings is strong and continues to grow. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published March 7, 2008
While the automotive OEM 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. Read More »

