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By Phil Phillips
Published January 8, 2009
An up close, personal look at the automotive mess the U.S. is in. Read More »
Published October 30, 2008
Welcome to the Seventh Annual Coatings World Salary Survey! This year’s results are derived from more than 500 respondents from our readership about employment attitudes, responsibilities, education and salaries.
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By Phil Phillips
Published October 7, 2008
A look at the impact of the current financial crisis in the U.S. and its effect on the paint, coatings and related industries. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published October 3, 2008
The overall slowdown in economic activity combined with rising raw material costs, greater VOC restrictions and market consolidation are the key issues facing the exterior deco market today. Read More »
Published September 12, 2008
IRL’s PROFILE OF THE
FRENCH PAINT INDUSTRY
Information Research (IRL) has publication its report on the French paint and coatings sector titled, “A Profile of the French Paint Industry, 2nd Edition.”
France is Western Europe’… Read More »
By Phil Phillips
Published August 28, 2008
A tool for competitive advantage in a global environment. Read More »
By Dan Watson
Published August 11, 2008
What is happening with the economy? What does it mean? What can we do about it? What does Chemark tell its clients to do? Read More »
Published July 16, 2008
Automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants industry report
U.S. demand for automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants is expected to increase 2.6% annually to $5.3 billion in 2012, with volume reaching 1.6 billion pounds, according to “Automo… Read More »
By Phil Phillips
Published July 14, 2008
Success in today's business climate requires companies to build foundations differently from the past. Read More »
Published June 12, 2008
Information Research (IRL) has published a new report for the South American paint sector, A Profile of the Argentinean Paint Industry.
Paint demand in Argentina has been estimated at 265,000 tons in 2007 and with average growth of nearly seven perce… Read More »
Published May 13, 2008
China’s paint industry becomes
world’s second largest
China has become the second largest paint producer and consumer in the world propelled by booming real estate, auto and shipping building sectors, according to AsiaPulse. Global paint… Read More »
Published May 13, 2008
American Bureau of Shipping
approves SSPC PCI program
The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) has announced that effective February 11, 2008, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the world’s 2nd largest commercial shipping classification… Read More »
By Phil Phillips
Published May 12, 2008
A look at the fourth stage of new technology adoption. Read More »
By Phil Phillips
Published April 4, 2008
A closer look at the role of innovators and early adopters in the product life cycle curve. Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published April 4, 2008
The market for UV and EB coatings is strong and continues to grow. Read More »

