Africa Report
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
South Africa Coatings Industry, Climate Change and Plastic Pollution
Experts now call for increased focus on energy consumption and pre-consumption practices when it comes to packaging to reduce disposable waste.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 08.13.24
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Suppliers Corner
2024 Coatings for Africa Show in South Africa is a Success
Organizers estimate the number of attendees at 2,070 drawn from at least 37 countries.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 07.12.24
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Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
New Oil Project Revives East Africa’s Pipeline Coatings Market
In March 2024, EACOP Ltd. unveiled a new coating factory in Tanzania to support thermal insulation and coatings of pipes for the project.Shem Oriere, Africa Correspondent 04.17.24
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Breaking News | Wood Coatings
Increasing Furniture Consumption Drives Demand for Wood Coatings in Kenya
Kenya produces furniture estimated at US$452 million, making the country the largest furniture market in Eastern Africa.Shem Oriere, Africa Correspondent 03.28.24
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Boom for Road Traffic Coatings Suppliers in East Africa
The region is embarking on new transport sector projects.Shem Oriere, Africa Correspondent 02.21.24
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Housing Sector Expected to Drive Africa Paints Market in 2024
For Africa’s paint manufacturers and suppliers, 2024 is likely to be shaped by this drive to address the estimated 56 million housing units deficit.Shem Oriere, Africa Correspondent 01.22.24
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Role of Lead-Free Laws in Growing Africa’s Coatings Market
There is mixed performance in its commitment to achieve 100% formulation of paints and coatings using non-lead-based ingredients.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 11.10.23
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Industrial Coatings
New Market Opportunities As Africa’s EV Uptake Surges
The traction battery pack, DC-DC converter, electric motor, and others all require a coating for protection from corrosive elements and low or excessive heatingShem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 10.16.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
Power Outages Burn Up Profits of South Africa Paint Manufacturers
The South Africa Paint Manufacturers Association (SAPMA), is concerned about the effects of electricity shortages on its members.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.04.23
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West Africa Paint Companies on Recovery Path
Despite Nigeria making progress in its post-COVID-19 economic recovery, there are concerns about the impact of persistent scarcity of foreign exchange.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 05.08.23
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Global Firms Get Slice of Africa Market Through Partnerships
The continent had, as of the last quarter of 2021, nearly 462 construction projects under development valued at $521 billion.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 04.11.23
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New Opportunities as South Africa Motor Industry Expands
Announcement of new capital investments in expansion and modernisation of the Automotive industry's operations.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 12.21.22
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South Africa Blocks AkzoNobel Expansion in Africa
The Commission found that the merging parties are close competitors and the merger would remove competitive rivarly between two brands.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 11.17.22
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Breaking News
Africa Paint Manufacturers Strive to Reduce Energy Use, Gas Emissions
Africa continues to grapple with substantial energy shortages due to low levels of investment in power generation and distribution.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.22.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
AkzoNobel Acquires Kansai Paints’ Africa Operations
AkzoNobel will acquire Kansai Paint’s Plascon brand, which has more than 100 years of heritage in South Africa.Shem Oirere , Africa Correspondent 08.01.22
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Paint Companies Divest From Sluggish African Market
PPG said, it has approved the sale of its business interest in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon and Algeria to French industrial group Océinde.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 05.09.22
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Arkema Poised to Expand In Africa
South Africa’s adhesives market is set to receive a major boost with the proposed bolt-on acquistion of Permoseal by Arkema Group.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 03.22.22
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Paint Firms’ Restrictive Trade Practices Noted in Kenya’s Housing Plan
A new economic blueprint in Kenya prioritizing housing and manufacturing has triggered market competition among construction material suppliers.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 01.18.22
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Eastern Africa’s Automotive Markets Outlook
Despite the disruptive effects of COVID-19 a few OEMs and local investors have unveiled either new production plants or distribution centers.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.06.21
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Disruption of Africa Aviation Sector Could Impact Aerospace Coatings Uptake
...Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 05.12.21
