Latin America Reports

Industrial Coatings

Bay to Bay Expands in Latin America

Beyond the Caribbean and Mexico, BTB plans to open offices in Panama and other locations in Central America including Costa Rica, as well as in South America.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.23.25

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Brazil Growth Leads Latin America

Across the Latin American region, GDP growth is nearly flat at just over 2%, according to ECLAC.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 03.31.25

Automotive Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Volkswagen’s Puebla Paint Shop Goes All Electric

The Puebla plant has eliminated the use of natural gas and has an 'ability to paint up to 90 vehicles per hour while maintaining high environmental standards.'

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 02.21.25

Automotive Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Brazil Vehicle Sales Spike to 10-Year High

The growth in the automotive industry should create greater demand for powder coatings in Brazil.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 01.24.25

Architectural Coatings | Automotive Coatings

Brazil’s Northeast Leads Growth Expectations

Investments in energy, transportation infrastructure, housing, automotive and other industries are pouring in from China, Europe, and multinational banks.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 11.12.24

Argentina Deregulation Unleashes Real Estate Demand

The Argentina architectural coatings market is estimated to reach nearly $650 million by the end of 2027 after growing at a CAGR of around 4.5% from 2022-27.

09.23.24

Architectural Coatings | Automotive Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BASF Boosts Architectural Market, Exits OEM Auto Segment

The company will end OEM paint and coatings production in Argentina and Brazil by mid-2025.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 08.13.24

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Peru Infrastructure Drives Coatings Demand

The most featured project in the country’s expanding infrastructure is the $3.5 billion Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal project.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 07.09.24

Financial News

Akzo Nobel Hits 100% Renewable Energy in Latin America

With the Latin America achievement, the company is now at a 62% renewables mark worldwide.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.16.24

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Caribbean Leads Latin America Coatings Growth

The outlook for growth in the paint and coatings industry is stronger, since sales in Latin America have traditionally expanded several percent over GDP.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 03.19.24

Architectural Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News