As we reach the mid-point of 2024, there are a lot of questions surrounding market strength, trends, and challenges in the coatings industry. PCI recently interviewed Renata Rodrigues, Head of LANXESS Inorganic Pigments Americas, to get her input on the current state of the pigments segment of our industry.
Participants in the can coating market must leverage innovation, embrace sustainability, and foster collaboration to capitalize on emerging opportunities and surmount challenges. Advanced coating technologies have emerged as pivotal drivers of innovation within the sector, re-shaping packaging requirements and standards.
In 2023, Cathay Industries, a global iron oxide pigment manufacturer, unveiled its new name, OXERRA, along with its new brand identity, after completing the acquisition of Venator's color business. In this exclusive PCI interview, OXERRA Americas’ CEO discusses the combined businesses, the rebrand, what’s driving R&D, and what’s next for the company.
The "Hardware Hero" campaign celebrates the triumph and relatability of home improvement projects backed by the expertise of the neighborhood hardware store.
With SEO managing the lead-generation and marketing front, painting contractors have more time to improve their skills and complete more projects. Most painting contractors that are already-ranked top three in the area spend most of their time and money completing projects and hiring new people.
As the paint and coatings industry grows, there are ample opportunities for entrepreneurs to start a painting business. Whether you choose to go the franchising route or start a business from scratch, there are various factors to consider before making the big move.
The plan, presented at a Capital Markets Day in London, contains the further operational and legal disentanglement of Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, leading towards two distinct, high-performing divisions with full business autonomy.
The coatings industry, like many others, thrives on interconnectedness and shared value chains. By recognizing sustainability as a shared responsibility, understanding the interconnected needs throughout the value chain, and ensuring accountability, companies can drive meaningful change.
The technology & infrastructure (TI) division will be split into two units, each with different perspectives. In addition, the entire administration will be tailored to the needs of the operating businesses.
