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DSM expands DSM Eternal Resins is undertaking a second expansion of its manufacturing facility for polyester powder coating resins in Kunshan, China. The new capacity is expected to be operational in 2H 2005. The enhancement is designed to sustain DSM’s leadership position in the Chinese market and signifies the firm’s goal of doubling its turnover in China by 2008. APCJ, Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, Apr 2005, 18 (2), 6
Akzo Nobel sees success of restructuring Akzo Nobel NV is showing signs of the success of its restructuring. There was a net profit of €287 M in 1Q 2005, more than twice that of a year earlier. Sales for the quarter were up 3% at €3 bn. EBIT of the paints and coatings division fell a quarter to €62 M because of falling sales volume and rising raw material costs. Chemical division profits were up 14% at €97 M. And EBIT of the animal medicine division was up a quarter at €53 M. An exceptional gain of €149 M drove up EBIT of drugs arm Organon to €236 M. Handelsblatt Wirtschafts- und Finanzzeitung, 20 Apr 2005, 16 (76), 14 (in German)
Cray Valley makes price adjustments Cray Valley will impose a 5%-7% price increase for its REAFREE products, Saturated Polyester resins for Powder Coatings effective 1 Apr 2005. The hikes will cover the European, Asian and African markets. They are needed to meet the rising costs of raw materials, packaging, energy, and transportation. APCJ, Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, Apr 2005, 18 (2), 4
MAY 2005
NEW PRODUCTS High performance fluidising additive from Cabot Cabot Corp has introduced CabO-Sil, CT-1221, a new grade of fumed silica that improves the flow properties, storage stability and applications performance of powder coatings. The product also improves the flow of metallic particles in special coatings, and allows high quality surface finishes to be obtained. Due to its inherent hydrophobia, the product is effective at low concentrations of 0.1-0.2%.
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MARKETS Rapid growth anticipated on US paints market According to a study conducted by Impact Marketing Consultants, between 2005-2008 the US paints market will grow by 4.5%/y to $20.1 bn (compared with $16.1 bn in 2003). Demand for powder paints will rise by 5%/y over the next 5 years. The growth in demand for UV/EB resins is expected to be higher than average growth on the market. Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 11 Apr 2005, (294), 8 (in French)
Ingenieria Quimica, Jan 2005, (420), 34 (in Spanish)
World Paints and Coatings to 2007 (Study 1771)
Pyrogenic silica; controlling the flow
World demand for paints and coatings will reach US$83 bn in 2007 driven by higher quality, environmentally friendlier products (eg, powder-based, rad-cure). Emerging markets in Asia/Pacific, Latin America and Eastern Europe will lead gains while the North American and Western European regions remain dominant. This study analyzes the global paint and coating industry. It presents historical demand data (1992, 1997 and 2002) and forecasts to 2007 and 2012 by formulation (eg, solvent-based, water-based, powder, radiationcurable); by market (eg, construction, motor vehicles); by world region and for 25 countries. The study also examines the global market environment, details industry structure and market share, and profiles 36 leading industry competitors including Akzo Nobel, PPG Industries, ICU, DuPont, Valspar, BASF, Sherwin-Williams, RPM, SigmaKalon, Nippon Paint, and Kansai Paint.
Pyrogenic silicas (HDK) are indispensable aids in many coating materials. They lend powder paints the free flow properties necessary to apply them. In liquid paints, pyrogenic silicas have a thickening effect. Special HDK grades matched to the paint system can control the flow properties of the liquid paint so that it is easy to apply and will flow smoothly, but without running on vertical surfaces. Wacker Worldwide (WWW), Apr 2005, (1.5), 44-49 (Wacker Chemie GmbH, Hanns-SiedelPlatz 4, D-81737 Munich, Germany. Tel +498962-791614. Fax +49-8962-791818. Website: http://www.wacker.com)
BASF patents new powder slurry clearcoat coating BASF Coatings is developing a new generation of powder slurry clearcoat process. The company’s newly granted patent US 6 818 303 B2 enhances the process, which has been in commercial application at the Mercedes facility in Rastatt since May 1997. European Paint and Resin News, Mar 2005, 48 (3), 13
Press release from: The Freedonia Group Inc, 767 Beta Drive, Cleveland, OH 44143, USA. Tel: +1 440 684 9600. Fax: +1 440 646 0484. E-mail: [email protected] (Mar 2004)
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DSM expands DSM Eternal Resins is undertaking a second expansion of its manufacturing facility for polyester powder coating resins in Kunshan, China. The new capacity is expected to be operational in 2H 2005. The enhancement is designed to sustain DSM’s leadership position in the Chinese market and signifies the firm’s goal of doubling its turnover in China by 2008. APCJ, Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, Apr 2005, 18 (2), 6
Akzo Nobel sees success of restructuring Akzo Nobel NV is showing signs of the success of its restructuring. There was a net profit of €287 M in 1Q 2005, more than twice that of a year earlier. Sales for the quarter were up 3% at €3 bn. EBIT of the paints and coatings division fell a quarter to €62 M because of falling sales volume and rising raw material costs. Chemical division profits were up 14% at €97 M. And EBIT of the animal medicine division was up a quarter at €53 M. An exceptional gain of €149 M drove up EBIT of drugs arm Organon to €236 M. Handelsblatt Wirtschafts- und Finanzzeitung, 20 Apr 2005, 16 (76), 14 (in German)
Cray Valley makes price adjustments Cray Valley will impose a 5%-7% price increase for its REAFREE products, Saturated Polyester resins for Powder Coatings effective 1 Apr 2005. The hikes will cover the European, Asian and African markets. They are needed to meet the rising costs of raw materials, packaging, energy, and transportation. APCJ, Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, Apr 2005, 18 (2), 4
MAY 2005
NEW PRODUCTS High performance fluidising additive from Cabot Cabot Corp has introduced CabO-Sil, CT-1221, a new grade of fumed silica that improves the flow properties, storage stability and applications performance of powder coatings. The product also improves the flow of metallic particles in special coatings, and allows high quality surface finishes to be obtained. Due to its inherent hydrophobia, the product is effective at low concentrations of 0.1-0.2%.
C O AT I N G S
MARKETS Rapid growth anticipated on US paints market According to a study conducted by Impact Marketing Consultants, between 2005-2008 the US paints market will grow by 4.5%/y to $20.1 bn (compared with $16.1 bn in 2003). Demand for powder paints will rise by 5%/y over the next 5 years. The growth in demand for UV/EB resins is expected to be higher than average growth on the market. Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 11 Apr 2005, (294), 8 (in French)
Ingenieria Quimica, Jan 2005, (420), 34 (in Spanish)
World Paints and Coatings to 2007 (Study 1771)
Pyrogenic silica; controlling the flow
World demand for paints and coatings will reach US$83 bn in 2007 driven by higher quality, environmentally friendlier products (eg, powder-based, rad-cure). Emerging markets in Asia/Pacific, Latin America and Eastern Europe will lead gains while the North American and Western European regions remain dominant. This study analyzes the global paint and coating industry. It presents historical demand data (1992, 1997 and 2002) and forecasts to 2007 and 2012 by formulation (eg, solvent-based, water-based, powder, radiationcurable); by market (eg, construction, motor vehicles); by world region and for 25 countries. The study also examines the global market environment, details industry structure and market share, and profiles 36 leading industry competitors including Akzo Nobel, PPG Industries, ICU, DuPont, Valspar, BASF, Sherwin-Williams, RPM, SigmaKalon, Nippon Paint, and Kansai Paint.
Pyrogenic silicas (HDK) are indispensable aids in many coating materials. They lend powder paints the free flow properties necessary to apply them. In liquid paints, pyrogenic silicas have a thickening effect. Special HDK grades matched to the paint system can control the flow properties of the liquid paint so that it is easy to apply and will flow smoothly, but without running on vertical surfaces. Wacker Worldwide (WWW), Apr 2005, (1.5), 44-49 (Wacker Chemie GmbH, Hanns-SiedelPlatz 4, D-81737 Munich, Germany. Tel +498962-791614. Fax +49-8962-791818. Website: http://www.wacker.com)
BASF patents new powder slurry clearcoat coating BASF Coatings is developing a new generation of powder slurry clearcoat process. The company’s newly granted patent US 6 818 303 B2 enhances the process, which has been in commercial application at the Mercedes facility in Rastatt since May 1997. European Paint and Resin News, Mar 2005, 48 (3), 13
Press release from: The Freedonia Group Inc, 767 Beta Drive, Cleveland, OH 44143, USA. Tel: +1 440 684 9600. Fax: +1 440 646 0484. E-mail: [email protected] (Mar 2004)
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