Articles Tagged with ''automotive coatings''

Market Trends: Coatings Industry Continues to Evolve

The recent sharp drop in oil prices could force coatings prices lower if continued.

April 1, 2015

Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney recently announced it has begun its fifth “U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry” study. The industry is reportedly continuing its recovery from the global recession of 2008-2009.

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Readers Most Interested in PPG Presidential Appointment

Michael McGarry’s appointment at PPG drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

March 16, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

AkzoNobel Releases Color Trend Guide

March 3, 2015

AkzoNobel recently announced it has released the 10th edition of its annual color and trend guide.

Coatings Trends for Plastic Parts

New coatings technologies are enabling optimized quality and efficiency for multiple plastics applications.

Doris Schulz

February 2, 2015

For plastic parts, coatings and paints are more than just a protective skin; they provide the product with optical and haptic characteristics that decisively influence customers’ perceptions—and buying decisions.

Anti-Reflective Coatings Market on the Rise

January 16, 2015

The global market for anti-reflective coatings will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2014 to 2020.

AkzoNobel Signs Supply Agreement with Daimler AG

December 8, 2014

AkzoNobel recently announced its Performance Coatings group has signed an agreement with Daimler AG.

AkzoNobel’s Partnership with Honda Motor Europe Extended to 2019

October 6, 2014

AkzoNobel recently announced that Honda Motor Europe has extended its partnership with AkzoNobel Performance Coatings.

Market Trends: Opportunities for Growth in Automotive Sector Continue for Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings

The global automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants market is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 5.59% from 2013 to 2018.

July 1, 2014

The global automotive coatings, adhesives, and sealants market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.59% from 2013 to 2018, according to “The Global Automotive Coatings, Adhesives, and Sealants Market 2014-2018,” a recent report from TechNavio.

PPG to Invest $40 Million in Brazil Expansion

June 24, 2014

PPG Industries recently announced an investment of about $40 million in its coatings manufacturing facility located in Sumare, São Paulo, Brazil.

Momentive Performance Materials Opens Auto Glazing Facility

June 20, 2014

Momentive Performance Materials (MPM) recently announced the opening of its new automotive glazing coating facility in Leverkusen, Germany.

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