The paint industry encounters numerous formulation issues. The correct additive or raw material can tip the scales, as we all know. At every step of the value chain, these simple yet sustainable solutions that comply with the current regulatory and ecolabel criteria fulfil your performance goals and meet your needs.

Coatings business is one of the most strictly regulated in the world, manufacturers have been driven to embrace low-solvent and solventless technologies during the last 40 years, and this trend will continue. The number of coatings manufacturers is enormous, but most are regional, with only about ten large multinationals. Most of the large multinationals have expanded operations in fast-growing countries such as mainland China and India. Consolidation has been the most noticeable tendency, particularly among the major producers.

In Paints & Coatings, we cover the full breadth of applications in the Decorative paints, Industrial Coatings, Automotive Coatings, Can & Coil Coatings, General Industrial Coatings, Plastic Coatings, Marine & Protective Coatings, Powder Coatings, Wood Coatings and Automotive Refinish.