Articles Tagged with ''TiO2''

The decision comes as part of a comprehensive strategy to improve the earnings quality of producers of the Ti-Pure brand by optimizing its manufacturing circuit.

The TiO₂ industry continues to experience difficult times. Multi-national producer volume in 1Q23 was 31% lower than 1Q22, while net exports from China increased 22%. This followed a fourth quarter that was down 35% compared to the previous year. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel, and if so, how long is the tunnel?

The raw materials used in coatings formulations, including titanium dioxide (TiO₂), can make a significant impact on the end product’s sustainability profile. New innovations will pave the way to reducing waste, creating longer lasting products, and achieving advancements in the coatings industry’s sustainability.

The TiO₂ industry has experienced three extremely difficult quarters, as rapid decreases in underlying demand, followed by destocking, led to significant decreases in demand. In this column, TiPMC discuss how an increasing portion of the capital investment within TiO₂ will focus on cost reduction.

Sustainability dominated every conversation at the 2023 European Coatings Show. Learn about some of the innovative technologies that were introduced to help the industry formulate, manufacture, and apply the coatings of tomorrow.

The CPCA discusses upcoming Canadian TiO₂ regulatory assessments in the wake of the European Union’s recent related decisions, specifically surrounding TiO₂ carcinogen classification.

The company's new technology gives step-by-step shipment updates, providing TiO₂ customers with improved visibility and supply reliability.

TiPMC discusses the current TiO₂ market specifically in regards to projections in demands outside of China, sales for the first half of 2023, and changes in the current destocking trend.

The first two products in the new Ti-Pure™ Sustainability series include Ti-Pure TS-6300 and Ti-Pure TS-6200. Both are existing grades specifically designed to empower coatings formulators to create high-quality, long-lasting products that reduce material consumption and CO2 emissions.

The consensus opinion of leading executives was there are many signs of slowing markets in Europe and parts of Asia, particularly China. Energy inflation throughout Europe, particularly Germany, took their toll on TiO₂ demand. One consulting firm believes the current trends are further evidence of an increasingly differentiated market for TiO₂.