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The 25 largest European coatings manufacturers 2021
Our annual ranking shows little movement among the ranking of the 25 largest coatings manufacturers in Europe. However, the Corona pandemic had a significant influence on individual sales volumes.
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Architectural coatings on the upswing
Architectural paints are the largest segment within the paints and coatings industry in terms of volume. In previous years, however, the market stagnated. In 2020, the segment defied the crisis within...
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Bright future for bio-based coatings
Industry experts from Akzo Nobel, Covestro and PPG Industries are expecting further opportunities for bio-based coatings systems. The insiders share their views on the current situation and provide an...
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Significant contraction of the global paints and coatings market in 2020
On an annual basis the TOP 11 global paint and coating producers experienced a sales turnover decline greater than – 6 % (EUR value) compared to 2019.
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Out now: the new EC Podcast
We are launching the new EC Podcast. Once a month we will present exclusive insights into the paints and coatings industry on all important audio platforms. This first episode takes a closer look at the...
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Powder coatings market: continuous appeal
Even conservative estimates of potential growth stated a year ago require considerable adjustment in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The European powder coatings market saw moderate improvement...
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What will the coatings year 2021 look like?
Covid-19 was the dominant topic in 2020 for the coatings industry. But will it also dominate 2021? And what other challenges are to expect? We spoke with CEOs of major coatings manufacturers all over Europe....
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Analysis: COVID 19 accelerates consolidation of different chemical markets
COVID-19 will drive consolidation in selected chemical industries. This is the result of a recent study by the strategy consulting agency EY-Parthenon.
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Growth in the global paints and coatings market in Q3 2020
According to the B2B market research institute Chem Research, the global market for coatings and inks grew by +1 % on a volume basis in the third quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.
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Production of paints in Europe in August slightly above previous year
According to the market research institute Chem Research, in August 2020, the production volume of paint materials in Europe is slightly above the previous year's level for the first time since the beginning...
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A closer look at the wood coatings market
As wood remains a popular building material, the for the further development of the wood coatings market sound positive. The global volume should increase by 2024. Yet, the outlook of industry players...
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Pigments market to surpass EUR 18,8 billion by 2027
According to the market intelligence firm Coherent Market Research, the global pigments market was estimated to be valued more than EUR 12.8 billion in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow...
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Significant contraction in the demand for paints and coatings in the first half of 2020
In the first six months of 2020 the global market lost about -9 % in value, while the TOP 11 global producers lost over -10 % in sales revenues compared to 2019. Companies serving the decorative paint...
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Aerospace Coatings Market to reach EUR 1.06 billion by 2026
According to Global Market Insights, the aerospace coatings market is expected to exceed EUR 1.06 billion by 2026.