Driven by large and widespread feedstocks and government incentives, Southeast Asia is positioned to be a hub for biobased materials and chemicals (BBMC), according to Lux Research.
According to a new study by the market research institute Ceresana, worldwide demand for paints and varnishes accounted for almost 40 million tonnes in 2014. The report gives an analysis up to the year 2022.
BASF's new trend collection is entitled RAW. The 2015-2016 BASF collection features approaches for the display of social trends and translates them into distinctive colors.
This article discusses consolidation in the coatings industry, challenges pigment manufacturers face, steps taken to develop new products and the future direction of the pigment market.
It is time again to look at what’s happening in the coatings industry in North America and around the world. In this issue of PCI, we feature our annual study of the global top-10 and the top-25 North American coatings manufacturers.
The sustainability trend is driving additive suppliers to develop products that promote durability, efficiency, emissions reduction, extended lifespan and health, and that reduce production, application and energy costs.