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Trends and drivers for functional coatings
Functional coatings have been an exciting field in coatings development for several years. There is a great demand for functional or smart coatings that can support the transition to a sustainable economic...
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The raw material game: part II
An overview of the current market situation.
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Paint and coatings binder market remains challenging
The pressure on supply chains due to the pandemic and the war is affecting raw material availability and supply. Rising logistics and energy costs are exacerbating the situation. A significant improvement...
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Interview: “You have to change and if you don’t change, you will be left behind
The coating market in the middle east plays a special role in the coatings industry. Daniel S. Murad, CEO at the ChemQuest Group, has a deep insight into this region and answers our questions about the...
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The South American coatings market
The changes in the market have settled definitively, challenging the survival decisions of coatings businesses in South America. Changes in consumer priority reached all countries. However, countries supported...
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Protective coatings: Substantial Changes
A close look at the market for protective coatings.
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EC Podcast: Ranking of the largest coatings companies
The latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast focuses on the current list of the top 25 paint manufacturers in Europe.
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Ceresana presents new study on the world market for flame retardants
Ceresana has analysed the global market for all types of fire retardants for the seventh time: including brominated and chlorinated flame retardants as well as ATH, organophosphorus, ATO and other additives. ...
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Automotive coatings: Getting Back on solid ground?
The automotive industry has recently been as heavily affected as the automotive coatings producers.
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New Ceresana study about the world market for titanium dioxide
The market research institute Ceresana has analysed the world market for titanium dioxide for the fourth time, including the entire value chain from raw materials to end customers.
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Polyurethane coatings: Traditional market changing
Tense situation: Supply problems and regulation are a challenge in the polyurethane coatings market. However, this current challenging development in the industry is also encouraging a shift to more sustainable...
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Recent and current developments in the titanium dioxide market
In the formulation of paints and coatings, the white pigment titanium dioxide is an essential element. It is therefore no surprise that the industry is closely following developments in this area. The...
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Recovery after the crisis: Ceresana examines the world market
The paint industry is growing out of the crisis. According to Ceresana’s most recent market study, more than 43 million tonnes of paints and coatings were sold around the globe in 2021 - that’s almost...
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DIY and water-borne coatings: Shifting growth
Market Report: The requirements for repaint and availability of time during the lockdown periods of 2020, shifted the growth in demand for architectural coatings towards DIY sector.