Editorial
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Valuable Resource for the Coatings Industry
The Coatings World annual International Buyers’ Guide serves as a valuable reference tool to the paint and coatings industry. It is comprised of a comprehensive listing of companies offering pigments, resins, additives, solvents and oils, as we…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 09.07.20
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The Show Must Go On
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact every aspect of our lives, there is a great deal of uncertainty as what the future holds. The pandemic has caused virtually every major trade conference to be cancelled or postponed for the year. There is…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 08.10.20
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COVID-19’s Impact on the Coatings Industry
The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the coatings industry is still not clear. This year’s annual reports were compiled before the virus brought the industry to a halt. Reading through Q1 2020 financial statements the news is not good. T…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 07.06.20
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Industry Prepares for ‘New Normal’
COVID-19’s impact on all aspects of life has been staggering with businesses shuttered, tradeshows cancelled and manufacturing at a standstill. As we are nearing three months since the pandemic swept across the globe, businesses have begu…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 06.15.20
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Coatings Industry Joins in Fight Against COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis continues to disrupt everyday life around the globe. As experts work to stop the spread of this deadly virus, the coatings industry is contributing to the fight as well. Many coatings companies and their suppliers are donating mas…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 05.13.20
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COVID-19 Panedemic Brings Business to a Halt
Back in January, as we watched China grapple with the spread of the novel coronavirus, concern began to grow that we could be dealing with a pandemic. Unfortunately, those dire predictions have come true. As of late-March most non-essential b…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.15.20
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Corona Virus Disrupting Trade Shows
As we are completing the March issue the corona virus outbreak continues to have an impact on a global scale – disrupting travel and slowing manufacturing operations worldwide. Two major trade shows – the Middle East Coatings Show and…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 03.13.20
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Effects of the Coronavirus
As this issue goes to press, China is experiencing a major crisis with the spread of the deadly coronavirus. As of Feb. 2, China had 17,205 confirmed infections and the virus has killed at least 362 people. Unfortunately, that number is likely to ris…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 02.19.20
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China, India Contribute to Growth
In this month’s feature article on interior coatings, manufacturers cited a number of factors driving growth. One factor that was recognized by all companies I interviewed was the influence of an increasingly large middle class in emerging mark…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 01.20.20
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Economic Outlook for 2020
As we enter into a new decade, the global economic outlook is far from certain. According to the October 2019 report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Global Manufacturing Downturn, Rising Trade Barriers, the global economy is in a synchron…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 12.11.19
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Exterior Coatings Market Goes Green
This month’s feature article focuses on the exterior architectural coatings market. Experts from PPG and AkzoNobel offer their insight into the latest trends and technologies for both residential and commercial exterior coatings. According t…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 11.11.19
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Automotive Refinish Market Grows
The global automotive refinish coatings market is expected to reach $11.34 billion by 2026, according to a report by Reports and Data. This can be mainly associated with the increasing disposable income, changing lifestyle and buying behavior of peop…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 09.30.19
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Coatings World International Buyers’ Guide
The Coatings World annual International Buyers’ Guide serves as a valuable reference tool to the paint and coatings industry. It is comprised of a comprehensive listing of companies offering pigments, resins, additives, solvents and oils, as we…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 09.03.19
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Marine Coatings Worth $15 Billion by 2024
According to leading marine coatings manufacturers contacted for this month’s feature article, the market, although challenging, overall has been healthy and all indications are this trend will continue. The marine coatings market size is fo…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 08.09.19
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It’s Time to Protect all of the Surfaces
People outside of the coatings industry rarely understand two things about our industry. One, we are called the coatings industry, not the paint industry. Two, the main reason to coat/paint something is to protect it, not just improve the appearance.…Dale Pritchett, Publisher 07.03.19
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Industrial Coatings
This month’s feature article focuses on the global industrial coatings market. This is a highly fragmented market encompassing industrial wood, protective, general industrial, rail, coil coatings OEM and consumer goods & appliances. Acco…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 05.31.19
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Advanced Aerospace Coatings in Europe
This month’s feature article is on the aerospace coatings market. Coatings manufacturers I interviewed reported positive market conditions and growth is predicted for the coming year. According to a report from Future Market Insights, the Eu…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 05.10.19
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Demand for Low and Zero Paint Increases
Increasing awareness by consumers of the detrimental effects of VOCs, coupled with stricter environmental regulations, are driving the demand for low and zero VOC paint and coatings. As more and more DIYers request these types of environmentall…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.12.19
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European Coatings Show Edition
This latest issue of Coatings World is our European Coatings Show (ECS) and Conference issue. We are once again excited to be a part of the largest show for paint and coatings in Europe. This biennial show attracted more than 30,000 trade visitors…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 03.08.19
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Global Wood Coatings Market
This month’s issue of Coatings World is focused on the wood coatings market. According to research firm Mordor Intelligence, the global wood coatings market was valued at $8818.46 million in 2017. It is expected to witness a moderate CAGR durin…Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 02.11.19
