Globalization and short product life cycles are increasing the pressure on companies to open up their innovation processes. However, currently German industrial managers rate the use of external knowledge as least relevant for successful innovation.
In a new study, GCiS China Strategic Research estimates that the domestic market for anticorrosion coatings in China was worth over RMB 36 billion in 2013, with sales of roughly 1.4 million tons.
Allied Market Research has added a new report covering the acrylic acid market to its on-demand report catalogue. The report is now available for pre-book.
IRL has launched a new edition of its regional title, A Profile of the West European Paint Industry. The updated report provides market data for 2013, forecasts for 2018 and gives an overview of the paint industry trends across 16 countries in the region.
Innovations will surge in the protective coatings industry by 2020, giving rise to a range of improved biocompatible and durable coatings that enable implant devices for use in orthopedic, orthodontic and cardiac applications.
According to a new study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, consumption of five of the leading additives for coatings and inks in 2013 was 1.02 million tons, as supplied, worth $4.66 billion.
According to a new study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, the global consumption of coatings was 80 billion pounds in 2013 and valued at $120 billion.
Market research firm Ceresana has released a new report, Ethylene Value Chain China, which offers an analysis of the current and future development of the entire ethylene industry in China.