Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 12.20.12
Biocides, algaecides and fungicides play a vital role in the formulation of paint and coatings. Biocides markets Coatings World spoke with report improvements in demand in North America, the BRIC nations and Asia. Global regulations continue to be the main driver for growth across the globe.
Troy has seen an overall increase in global demand for bio- cides over the past year. “However, there have been disparities in regional activity,” said W. Brian Smith, vice president, Troy Corporation. “North America is improving, while European demand remains relatively flat year-over-year. The Asia/Pacific region continues to grow although slower than in years past. The BRIC nations have also seen an increase in demand for biocides, driven not only by a boom in construction, but also by the increasing demand for higher quality paints and coatings with greater and more sophisticated wet-state and dry-film protection.”
“Troy is in a strong position to supply these regional markets with the right technologies that offer high levels of performance, environmental responsibility and cost efficiencies, backed by regional distribution, regulatory a
Troy has seen an overall increase in global demand for bio- cides over the past year. “However, there have been disparities in regional activity,” said W. Brian Smith, vice president, Troy Corporation. “North America is improving, while European demand remains relatively flat year-over-year. The Asia/Pacific region continues to grow although slower than in years past. The BRIC nations have also seen an increase in demand for biocides, driven not only by a boom in construction, but also by the increasing demand for higher quality paints and coatings with greater and more sophisticated wet-state and dry-film protection.”
“Troy is in a strong position to supply these regional markets with the right technologies that offer high levels of performance, environmental responsibility and cost efficiencies, backed by regional distribution, regulatory a
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