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Russian Coatings Industry Holds Ground Against COVID-19

Coatings producers in Russia appear to be hit less than those in the EU as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Vladislav Vorotnikov, Russia Correspondent 05.13.20

Malaysian Paint, Coatings Industry Overview

Catered by about 80 large, mid-sized and small- scale paint and coatings producers, the Malaysian paint and coatings industry is one of the most advanced in terms of product offerings in the South East Asia region. On a CAGR basis, the industry…

Yogender Singh, India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 05.13.20

Mexico Auto Production Crumbles Under COVID-19

Mexico’s status as the world’s sixth-largest auto maker may erode sharply this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 05.13.20

Powder Coatings Could Show Growth Post-COVID Recovery

Europe’s coatings, producers and their suppliers, like many other manufacturing sectors, are hoping that the region’s economy will quickly rebound from the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Most of Europe…

Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 05.13.20

Coronavirus Could Stall Key Paint Consuming Projects in South Africa

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic has put in jeopardy a housing construction program announced in February by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hence dimming the hopes of many paint and coatings companies that may have tendered or…

Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 04.15.20

Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Domestic Coatings Market

The Chinese government showed great leadership in dealing with COVID-19, but the Chinese economy in the mid-term still faces serious challenges.

Arnold Wang, China Correspondent 04.15.20

Peru Investment Plan to Boost Demand

As government debts grows smaller, revenues will rise, and a broad new spending plan should boost further growth.

Charles W. Thurston , Latin America Correspondent 04.15.20

Impact of COVID-19 on European Coatings Market

In late March Europe’s coatings sector was facing the prospect of a deep recession caused by the effects of lockdowns throughout most of the region to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Large portions of the population…

Sean Milmo , European Correspondent 04.15.20

More Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes to Hit Global Market

Luxembourg-based OCSiAl put into operation Graphetron 50 – a plant with the capacity to produce 50 tons of TUBALL-branded single-wall carbon nanotubes (known as graphene nanotubes) per year, the company said in a statement Feb. 11. Carbon…

Vladislav Vorotnikov, Russia Correspondent 03.13.20

State of the Paint and Coatings Industry in Saudi Arabia

The largest economy of the Middle East Asia region, Saudi Arabia is also the largest paint and coatings market in the region. Brisk construction and industrial activities during the last three decades made the Kingdom one of the most attractive m…

Yogender Singh, India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 03.13.20

Brazil Emerges as Regional R&D Center

A host of international manufacturers in the market have opened or expanded R&D operations over the past year.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 03.13.20

Reorganization of Supply Chains Cause for Concern

Worries about supplies within Europe have been heightened by Brexit and the outbreak of the coronavirus in China has also raised considerable concerns.

Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 03.13.20

Role of Hospitality Industry in Growth of Africa’s Paint Market

The performance of Africa’s tourism and hospitality sectors has been on a growth trajectory triggering a surge in demand for new hotels and additional rooms that are driving the consumption of high-quality coatings with the potential to create…

Shem Oirere , Africa Correspondent 02.19.20

Further Reshuffling of Coatings Industry Continues

According to a report released by China National Coatings Industry Association, total coatings output in the first 10 months of 2019 was 20 million tons.

Arnold Wang , China Correspondent 02.19.20

EU Accelerates Plans to Establish Circular Economy

The introduction of the circular economy will transform large parts of the European industry.

Sean Milmo , European Correspondent 02.19.20

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