Tim Wright, Editor04.19.12
The resins market improved slightly in 2011 over 2010 and suppliers are optimistic that 2012 will continue the upward trend.
“The uncertainty over the global economic recovery, with every region having some bad economic news over the course of the year, dampened consumer and commercial enthusiasm which was necessary to sustain the recovery,” said Thomas Hall III, senior market development manager, BASF. “The forecast for 2012 is positive with a growth rate for the coatings market in the two to three percent range.”
According to Hall, infrastructure is a hot market for 2012, which spans everything from painting bridges to building pipelines to transporting oil and gas across North America. “Although the automotive industry is forecasted to have a great year, the degree of innovation and the number of suppliers to that industry continues to diminish,” he said.
Specialty Polymers said it has achieved growth in all the different markets it serves. “Volumes in 2011 were much stronger than in 2010,” said Steve Reiser, vice president, sales and marketing, Specialty Polymers, Inc. “This strengt
“The uncertainty over the global economic recovery, with every region having some bad economic news over the course of the year, dampened consumer and commercial enthusiasm which was necessary to sustain the recovery,” said Thomas Hall III, senior market development manager, BASF. “The forecast for 2012 is positive with a growth rate for the coatings market in the two to three percent range.”
According to Hall, infrastructure is a hot market for 2012, which spans everything from painting bridges to building pipelines to transporting oil and gas across North America. “Although the automotive industry is forecasted to have a great year, the degree of innovation and the number of suppliers to that industry continues to diminish,” he said.
Specialty Polymers said it has achieved growth in all the different markets it serves. “Volumes in 2011 were much stronger than in 2010,” said Steve Reiser, vice president, sales and marketing, Specialty Polymers, Inc. “This strengt
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