The Chemical Activity Barometer, a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), fell 0.5% in August on a three-month moving average basis following steadily easing gains in May, June and July.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses is inevitable. However, if manufacturers understand how to navigate the challenges, they stand to benefit despite the ongoing hardships.
The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose 1.1% in July following a 3.5% gain in June and a 5.5% rebound in May, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
The TiO2 industry is in a position never before experienced in its long history as it moves through the seasonally high coatings demand period in North America. Demand is returning beyond average GDP levels, particularly in China. In turn, price-sensitive customers are absorbing a huge increase in price.
With urbanization at an unprecedented pace and construction activities reaching their peak, especially in developing economies across the globe, the global pigment is market is showing a steady growth outlook.
The PCI 25 is a ranking of the top 25 North American coatings manufacturers in 2020. The ranking is based on 2020 coatings sales. Sales of other non-coating products are not included. Because of acquisitions, three companies on the list last year are not included this year.
Find out who the top 10 global coatings manufacturers were in 2020. The ranking is based on 2020 coatings sales. Sales of other non-coating products are not included.
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