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Titanium dioxide: “We do not expect the imposition of further restrictions
We spoke to Reg Adams of Artikol about the titanium dioxide market as well as the ruling that the pigment has been wrongly classified as carcinogenic.
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Tough times at the European coatings market
There is a lot of uncertainty related to the European paint and coatings market this year. The energy crisis, rising interest rates from the European Central Bank, and the slowing global economy all resulted...
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Global market for paints and coatings grows by 1.3 percent in Q3 2022
According to estimates by B2B market research agency Coating Insights, the global market for paints and coatings grew by + 1.3 percent in volume terms in the third quarter of 2022. The "TOP 11 Global Players"...
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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.