Industry Trends

March 2024

See what has been happening in Asia’s coating and resins industries over the last weeks. What are experts and industry magazines talking about?

What has been happening?

Solvent, water and UV-based inkjet inks, AI is going to change pretty much everything, The 2024 pigment market, and more. Find out what coating & resins journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

The Case for Solvent-, Water- and UV-Based Inkjet Inks
Ink World Magazine

Digital ink manufacturers note that the decision on ink type is application-based, although water-based and UV inkjet inks are gaining share.
'AI is going to change pretty much everything, including 3D printing' - Adrian Bowyer
TCT Magazine

There is no reason why artificial intelligence (AI) won’t radically impact 3D printing, according to Adrian Bowyer, the leader of the RepRap movement.
The 2024 Pigment Market
Ink World Magazine

Pigments bring color to all of our printed goods, while also helping ink manufacturers meet their sustainability and regulatory goals.
PPG Ranked as Leading Paint and Coatings Manufacturer in 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 List
Coatings World

The company earned the top spot by having a strong percent of 2022 sales from sustainable products, as defined by Corporate Knights.
Transparency Market Research Publishes Report on Paint and Coatings Market
Coatings World

Intense competition among key players and new entrants drives innovation, pricing strategies, and market share dynamics.
AkzoNobel Launches Range of Ready-To-Ship Powder Coatings for Architects in North America
Coatings World

AkzoNobel has launched its Interpon architectural range of Ready-to-Ship (RTS) powder coatings to customers in North America.
Investigation of the effects of self-crosslinking acrylate with TiO nanoparticles on cotton denim fabrics
Emerald Group Publishing

Investigation of the effects of self-crosslinking acrylate with TiO nanoparticles on cotton denim fabrics – Titanium(IV) oxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NP) were deposited to cotton denim fabrics using a self-crosslinking acrylate – a polymer dispersion to extend the lifetime of the products.
AkzoNobel Completes Expansion of its Largest Powder Coatings Plant
Coatings World

A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy.
Powder Coatings Market Expected to Reach $20.8B by 2032: AMR
Coatings World

By application, the appliances segment is expected to be the leading segment during the forecast period.
IFS Coatings Launches IFS Puroplaz PE16
Coatings World

IFS Puroplaz PE16 is a tough thermoplastic modified polyolefin powder coating, delivering a Shore D Hardness of 60.
Decorative Architectural Coatings

Coatings World

Architectural coatings manufacturers reported that the DIY segment slowed down slightly, but the pro segment is experiencing growth.

Brazil Adopts Sustainability Reporting Requirement

Coatings World

Sustainability reporting has become a ‘voluntary’ practice in Brazil this year, but will become a mandatory requirement by 2026.

Contract Manufacturing for Precision Inkjet Inks

Ink World Magazine

Fujifilm excels in inkjet ink manufacturing, drawing on decades of experience to provide top-tier consistency and quality globally.

The 2024 Inkjet Ink Market Continues Its Growth

Ink World Magazine

Digital printing is on the rise, as sustainability, labor and production benefits drive expansion in new and existing markets.

The 2024 Ink Additives Market

Ink World Magazine

Additive leaders say they are seeing stability in the ink market, with sustainability a key interest among their ink customers.

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