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Russian Automotive Industry Seeking Domestic Coatings

In order to be eligible for state aid international carmakers in Russia could be obligated to use some share of domestic coatings on their finished vehicle assembly plants in the country. The Industry and Trade Ministry want all OEMs in the automo…

Vladislav Vorotnikov, Russia Correspondent 01.07.19

Paint and Coatings Industry in Vietnam

With one of the fastest growing paint and coatings industries in the South East Asian region, Vietnam has attracted a number of regional and multinational paint and coatings producers to set up their manufacturing base in the country. With a current…

Yogender Singh, India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 01.07.19

Outlook for 2019 European Coatings Market

The one bright spot is that after a time of increasing costs, raw material prices should decline offering opportunities for improved margins.

Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 01.07.19

Coatings Market Might Retreat Under Unfavorable External Environment

From January to July, China produced 9.868 million tons of coatings, increased by 2.3 percent over the same period of last year, but much slower than the GDP growth rate, which is 6.8 percent for the first half year. Major coatings provinces includin…

Arnold Wang, China Correspondent 12.03.18

Nigeria’s Automotive Refinish Coatings Market on Growth Path

Nigeria’s economy is projected to improve to 4.3 percent in 2018 and 4.1 percent in 2019, fueling the growth of its automotive industry, which is one of the biggest consumers of refinish coatings in this oil and gas-rich West Africa country.…

Shem Oirere , Africa Correspondent 12.03.18

Latin America Sales Up 13% for Clariant in Q3

Latin America sales for specialty chemical maker Clariant climbed 13 percent in local currency during the first three months of this year. Plastics and coatings contributed a four percent gain in Swiss francs and contributed to an eight percent EBITD…

Charles W. Thurston , Latin America Correspondent 12.03.18

Product Environmental Footprint Aims to Simplify Labeling of Environmental Performance of Products

Coatings producers in Europe – and even their customers – have long been skeptical about the benefits of labeling schemes showing the green credentials of coatings and related products. The doubts stem from the profusion in Europe of l…

Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 12.03.18

An Outward Glance

A look at the present state of the Russian paint and coatings market, opportunities for export and the impact of sanctions.

Vladislav Vorotnikov, Russia Correspondent 11.05.18

Overview of Paint & Coatings Industry in Pakistan

The second largest country in South Asia on the basis of population and geographic area, Pakistan is emerging as one of the key attractions for international paint and coating producers on account of its future potential. With a very low per current…

Yogender Singh, India, Asia-Pacific Correspondent 11.05.18

Nanoparticles Under Regulatory Scrutiny

The demand for coatings with uniformly sized nanoparticle pigments has been increasing strongly in Europe because of their enhanced colors, resistance and durability. At the same time, however, the European Union has introduced rules to ensure tha…

Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 11.05.18

Argentina’s Antipat Considers Renewable Energy

Argentina’s national paint and coatings association has added renewable energy to its toolbox of technologies that will help the economic development of the industry, which is battling against widespread recession in the country. Durin…

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 11.05.18

Container Market Provides Unique Growth Opportunities for Waterborne Coatings

China produced 257 thousand tons of container coatings in 2017. The entire container industry reduced 120 thousand tons of VOC, an amazing achievement considering the entire industry released 150 thousand tons of VOC per year before widely adopting w…

Arnold Wang, China Correspondent 10.03.18

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Russian Automotive Industry Seeking Domestic Coatings

Russian Automotive Industry Seeking Domestic Coatings

Paint and Coatings Industry in Vietnam

Paint and Coatings Industry in Vietnam

Outlook for 2019 European Coatings Market

Outlook for 2019 European Coatings Market

Coatings Market Might Retreat Under Unfavorable External Environment

Coatings Market Might Retreat Under Unfavorable External Environment

Nigeria’s Automotive Refinish Coatings Market on Growth Path

Nigeria’s Automotive Refinish Coatings Market on Growth Path

Latin America Sales Up 13% for Clariant in Q3

Latin America Sales Up 13% for Clariant in Q3

Product Environmental Footprint Aims to Simplify Labeling of Environmental Performance of Products

Product Environmental Footprint Aims to Simplify Labeling of Environmental Performance of Products

An Outward Glance

An Outward Glance

Overview of Paint & Coatings Industry in Pakistan

Overview of Paint & Coatings Industry in Pakistan

Nanoparticles Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Nanoparticles Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Argentina’s Antipat Considers Renewable Energy

Argentina’s Antipat Considers Renewable Energy

Container Market Provides Unique Growth Opportunities for Waterborne Coatings

Container Market Provides Unique Growth Opportunities for Waterborne Coatings

South Africa Grapples with Skills Shortage

South Africa Grapples with Skills Shortage

Renner Opens New Plant in Recovering Chile

Renner Opens New Plant in Recovering Chile

PPG Hosts Innovation Summit

PPG Hosts Innovation Summit

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