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🚢From offshore oil rigs, ships and pipelines to civil engineering projects, the need for corrosion resistance is critical. At the EC Conference High-End Anti-Corrosion Coatings, you can discuss innovative solutions with leading experts in the field. Discover a carefully curated programme focusing on the latest trends in epoxies, polyurethanes, and high solid formulations. With several hours dedicated to networking, this event is your chance to connect with key players from coatings manufacturing and research. 👉Don't miss out - secure your seat today: https://lnkd.in/eXccEvXX #europeancoatings #coatingsindustry #coatingsconference #anticorrosioncoatings

Happy Holidays and a successful New Year! 🎄✨ As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year filled with exciting developments in the coatings industry. We would like to express our gratitude to you, our valuable community, for your support and engagement. Together, we've gained new insights and tackled challenges. 🙏🔍 Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, relaxing moments with your loved ones, and a great start to the New Year. 🎉🎁 Here's to continued collaboration and exciting topics that will accompany us throughout 2025! 🚀💡 Your European Coatings Team

#FactFriday 🌍🎨✨ Did you know that in 2024, the global paint and coatings market is dominated by Asia, holding a 46% share? Here’s the regional breakdown: 🔹 Asia leads with 46%. 🔹 Europe follows with 22%. 🔹 North America captures 19%. 🔹 Latin America holds 7%. 🔹 Middle East represents 4%. 🔹 Africa takes up 2%. 💡 With Asia dominating the market, how do you think regional trends and innovations will shape the future of the coatings industry? 🌟 📅 Event Tip: Join the global coatings industry from January 15–17, 2025, at the Coatings Summit 2025. Since 2003, the event has been the key platform for exchanging market trends, growth strategies, and innovations. Look forward to top speakers, valuable insights, and exclusive networking opportunities. Register now and be part of it: https://lnkd.in/egr4TuvM #coatingsindustry #paintandcoatings #globalmarket

⏬ Your guide to high-performance, eco-friendly epoxy coatings! Explore cutting-edge developments in water-borne epoxy resin technology and their use in various coatings applications with this brand-new EC Tech Report, providing a comprehensive selection of technical articles, market insights, book excerpts, and exclusive conference videos on the topic! Save time on research and gain actionable insights for your coatings development projects. Take a look inside the PDF report and download now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqtXfs9g #europeancoatings #coatings #coatingsindustry #epoxycoatings

#FactFriday 🌍🎨✨ Did you know that the global paint and coatings market will reach an impressive EUR 182 billion in 2024? 🎯 Here’s how the market is divided among the segments: 🔹 Decorative coatings dominate with a 47% share. 🔹 General industrial and protective coatings follow with 9% each. 🔹 Powder coatings account for 7%, while wood coatings and auto refinish contribute 5% each. 🔹 Other segments such as auto OEM, marine coatings, coil coatings, and more make up the remainder. 💡 With decorative coatings holding almost half of the market, how do you think innovations in this segment—like sustainability or new design trends—will shape the future? 🚀 📅 Event tip: EC Short Courses 2025 online - Explore key coatings topics like anti-corrosion, bio-based, waterborne, and polyurethane coatings in expert-led webinars. Expand your knowledge and stay updated! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewFangMr #coatingsindustry #paintandcoatings #globalmarket #coatings

🌱 Sustainability is no longer optional. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), taking the first step toward sustainability can feel overwhelming. Limited resources, complex structures, and new regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) add to the challenge. But where should you start? 1️⃣ Strengthen leadership: The management defines clear goals and integrates sustainability in the long term. 2️⃣ Analyse processes: Review existing structures, such as environmental management or ISO standards. 3️⃣ Involve stakeholders: Actively involve employees, customers and suppliers in the strategy. 4️⃣ Set priorities: Identify important topics and opportunities with a double materiality analysis. 5️⃣ Integrate sustainability: Embed ESG criteria firmly in business processes. 👉 Read how to master these steps and ensure long-term success by Simon J. P. Führt: https://lnkd.in/e77mVbn4 #sustainability #sme #leadership

#FactFriday 🎨📊 The composition of modern paints and coatings highlights the advanced technology behind these products: 🔸 Pigments: 45% – for color and opacity. 🔸 Binders: 30% – ensuring adhesion, durability, and flexibility. 🔸 Water/solvents: 20% – affecting viscosity and application. 🔸 Additives: 5% – optimizing properties such as drying time or protection. 📅 Event Tip: Barrier coatings are vital for protecting materials from moisture, oxygen, and chemicals, playing a key role in industries like packaging, electronics, and automotive. Discover the latest advancements and innovations at the EC Conference "Smart Barrier Coatings – Innovations for Waterproofing, Packaging and UV-light" on 12 November 2025, online. Gain insights from industry experts and stay ahead of the curve—all without leaving your office! 👉 https://lnkd.in/emHKVUjU #coatingtechnologies #functionalcoatings #paintcomposition

🌍 Sustainability in the coatings industry: managing the EcoVadis certification 🌿 As the coatings industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, achieving EcoVadis certification has become a strategic step for companies committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability ratings, evaluates companies based on their environmental, social, and ethical performance. This certification offers numerous benefits, including: ✅ Enhanced Reputation: A high EcoVadis score showcases your commitment to sustainability. ✅ Improved Supplier Relationships: Certification helps build stronger, more sustainable supplier connections. ✅ Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of environmental and social governance requirements. ✅ Operational Efficiencies: Identify areas for improvement, reduce waste, and lower energy consumption. ✅ Increased Trust: Transparent reporting builds confidence among customers, investors, and stakeholders. Read more here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4xTFHEm For the coatings industry, where raw materials and manufacturing processes impact both the environment and society, EcoVadis serves as a powerful tool to demonstrate a company’s dedication to continuous improvement and sustainability. #sustainability #EcoVadis #coatingsindustry

🌍 PFAS in Focus: challenges and discussions Our European Coatings editor, Dr Katrin Vogt, joined 70 experts last week at the EC Conference 'Understanding PFAS and Reformulating PFAS-free Coatings' in Cologne. Together, they tackled the pressing challenges surrounding PFAS – a unique class of substances that could face an EU ban by 2026. While the industry is making significant progress, many critical questions remain unanswered. What are the alternatives? How can safety and performance be ensured moving forward? #pfas #coatingsindustry #sustainability

The European decorative paint market faced a challenging 2023, with a 15% decline in volume since its 2021 peak. Despite this, the market remains resilient, with some countries, particularly in Southern Europe, showing signs of recovery. The total market size in 2023 was EUR 21.1 billion, with Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and Spain holding a combined 52% share. 🇪🇺🎨 As we look ahead, the market is expected to grow at a modest CAGR of 1.2% through 2029, driven by easing inflation and interest rates. However, the recovery will likely be slow and gradual. 📈🔮 The full market breakdown by value and country in 2023 is shown in the chart below. For a detailed analysis, read the full market report by Douglas Bohn here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJzjZ4Z3 📰 #decorativepaints #coatingsindustry #paintmarket #europe