Kerry Pianoforte, Editor01.15.14
Coatings World: How did the carbon blacks market perform in 2013?
Orion Engineered Carbons: In 2013 the market for Specialty Carbon Blacks for Pigments showed a steady and healthy development absent the volatility which has been typical for this business over many years. Carbon Black is a very interesting material which is currently also used in many new applications. OEC has developed a number of new Carbon Blacks which can fulfill many of these new requirements which will help to support the upcoming further growth of our business.
CW: Has your company seen any improvement in the economy? Do you think
there will be improvements in the coming year?
Orion: We are seeing improvement in the global economy, with strong growth in the automotive and industrial sectors. Recovery continues in the U.S. while South America keeps growing. Even EMEA markets contributed to the market recovery with slight growth. The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing significant growth rates not only in China. We believe in steady growth next year as the world economies continue to improve.
CW: What are the major trends and challenges influen
Orion Engineered Carbons: In 2013 the market for Specialty Carbon Blacks for Pigments showed a steady and healthy development absent the volatility which has been typical for this business over many years. Carbon Black is a very interesting material which is currently also used in many new applications. OEC has developed a number of new Carbon Blacks which can fulfill many of these new requirements which will help to support the upcoming further growth of our business.
CW: Has your company seen any improvement in the economy? Do you think
there will be improvements in the coming year?
Orion: We are seeing improvement in the global economy, with strong growth in the automotive and industrial sectors. Recovery continues in the U.S. while South America keeps growing. Even EMEA markets contributed to the market recovery with slight growth. The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing significant growth rates not only in China. We believe in steady growth next year as the world economies continue to improve.
CW: What are the major trends and challenges influen
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