New research from Smithers indicates that the market for organic, inorganic and special-effect high-performance pigments (including metallic and pearlescent products) is facing a pivotal year. 

Organizers of the 2022 Pigment and Colour Science Forum and the TiO2 World Summit announced the dates and location for the co-located events. 

Dr. Uwe Dreyer is the new President of Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH, making him Division Manager of the Effect Pigments and Metallic Powders division at the medium-sized chemical group SCHLENK. 

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is imposing global price surcharges for its inorganic pigments with immediate effect. 

Orion Engineered Carbons has promoted Carlos Hernandez to Marketing Manager for coatings and printing systems in the Americas. 

Orion Engineered Carbons recently announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 18, 2022.

Sun Chemical has increased prices across selected parts of its pigments, dyes and preparations portfolio. 

Chromaflo Technologies has named Jabu Banda as Commercial Director, sub-Saharan Africa. 

Quince Market Insights has released a study that reports the global specialty carbon black market is expected to be valued at $2.34 billion in 2021.