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U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)

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Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)

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Planning for the Future

Uncertainty continues to cause concern throughout the international business landscape, and the specialty chemicals and advanced materials sectors are no exception. When faced with shifting tariffs, escalating trade wars, and a volatile geopolitical climate, many companies choose a “wait and see” approach instead of taking proactive steps to ensure their long-term success. This risk-averse mindset is counterproductive, as inertia not only inhibits your company’s progress but hands your competitors the opportunity to pass you by.

Optimizing Your Strategic Planning with Business Cycle Analysis

Leveraging sophisticated market intelligence tools like business cycle analysis can enhance the efficacy of your data-driven decision-making process, facilitating the attainment of your strategic objectives. By harnessing the power of visualizing market trends through BCA and forecasting crucial industry indicators, you gain a pivotal piece of the puzzle that sets you apart from your competitors.

Achieving Success through Data-Driven Decision Making

Several variables, including a company’s objectives and the available types and quality of data, affect how precisely data may be incorporated into the decision-making process. Every contemporary company should work to optimize their data-driven decision making to ensure profitable growth.

The State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Market: More Reliable Supply Chain, Slight Decline in Volume

The State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Market: More Reliable Supply Chain, Slight Decline in Volume

Although the paint and coatings market recovered in 2021 from a 2020 dip in volume, the real news is the dramatic increase in value that has resulted from the high cost of crude, decreasing (but not completely halted) global supply chain issues, remnant shortages, improved (but not back to pre-2020 levels) transportation/logistics issues, and labor shortages.

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Marine Coatings: Striking a Balance in Biofouling Control

Marine Coatings: Striking a Balance in Biofouling Control

In 2022, marine coatings were an $8.7 billion market, with a growth projection of 5-7% through 2028. However, there is a lot more to marine coatings than great aesthetics. At approximately a 64% share, anti-fouling/fouling release coatings were the largest portion of the marine coating market, followed by anti-corrosion and self-cleaning/self-polishing coatings. In addition, marine coatings have special and specific functionalities to protect watercraft above and below the waterline. Finally, marine coatings are specially formulated to be easily cleaned.

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2023 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview for Adhesives

2023 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview for Adhesives

The manufacturing of adhesives and sealants relies on raw materials and chemicals (including some specialty chemicals) that hold a significant position within the vast chemical industry. While the U.S. chemical industry is facing challenges such as low demand, oversupply, and narrowing profit margins, numerous opportunities exist—particularly as companies increasingly focus on sustainability and circularity. Strategic decision making and investments in innovation will be crucial for long-term success in a changing landscape.

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WEBINAR: Optimizing Plant Operations Including Design Considerations for Growth

WEBINAR: Optimizing Plant Operations Including Design Considerations for Growth

The second webinar in our four-part Operational and Manufacturing Excellence series, “Optimizing Plant Operations including Design Considerations for Growth,” was held July 25. In partnership with the American Coatings Association and led by ChemQuest director Robert Kramer, this webinar focused on facility start-ups, plant expansion, increases in operations capacities, alternate capabilities, plant relocations, and asset retirements. You are invited to view the presentation slides here and link to the webinar recording.

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