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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.

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Protective coatings: Movement in the game

As the global economy was affected by the pandemic, there were significant changes in the corrosion protection coatings market. Based on their research, IRL's market researchers estimate the global market...

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New podcast episode: Titanium dioxide market

In the latest episode of the European Coatings podcast, we speak to Reg Adams, founder of Artikol, an agency specialised in market intelligence on titanium dioxide.

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Grasping the Potential: Emerging market for smart antimicrobials

Covid-19’s impact on both consumers and the worldwide economy has been far reaching and is reshaping the market for antimicrobial coatings. In the past, the biggest drivers for smart anti-microbials...

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Increasing demand for water borne coatings

The water-borne coatings market is an interesting and growing technology segment of the global coatings market.  Water-borne coatings find their way into a diverse set of end-use segments.  Given the...

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Marine coatings market: Floating towards slight growth

Like other end-use industries, the marine coatings segment has also been affected by the global pandemic. For the marine industry it has been more challenging to perform the maintenance work due to temporary...

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Market report: Preservation in the focus

Biocides play a major role in keeping paints and coatings free of harmful microorganisms. However, regulation of biocides is affecting their usage more and more. Industry experts share their views on the...

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Pigment market: A colourful picture

The onset and rapid spread of the coronavirus has had an impact on numerous industrial and developing countries, in some cases paralysing them. The pigment market has also been affected by the pandemic....

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Varying growth patterns for the Top 11 manufacturers

According to the B2B market research and consulting organisation Chem Research,  there have been varying growth patterns for the Top 11 global manufacturers of paints and coatings in Q1 2021.

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Axalta: Colour is a key factor in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions

Axalta has released its “Automotive Color Preferences 2021 Consumer Survey” aimed at analysing the relationship between colour and vehicle purchasing decisions among consumers.