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June / July 2012 issue:
- UV/EB curing
- Biocides
- Adhesives
- Country focus: Thailand
- PCS 2012 Preview
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Record-breaking
Last month’s Middle East Coatings Show was truly a global success. A total of 86 companies from China took booths (in 2008 this number was 23) and many more were co-exhibitors. The show, which took place in Dubai, UAE, on 12-14 March, 2012 attracted a record number 6217 attendees, from 97 countries. Here are just three quotes from exhibitors:
China to be largest kaolin market by 2015
The world market for kaolin is projected to grow 3.7%/yr through 2015 to 28.4Mt, valued at nearly US$4.0bn. This represents a significant acceleration from the relative stagnation of the 2005 to 2010 period. Growth in kaolin demand will be fuelled by a generally stronger economic climate worldwide, with especially rapid growth in developing economies. Kaolin demand in developed economies is forecast to recover from declines seen between 2005 and 2010 and post moderate growth going forward.
Wacker expands technical centre in South Korea
Wacker has successfully completed the expansion and relocation of its technical laboratories and offices in South Korea and has inaugurated the upgraded technical centre, with integrated training facility, near the capital Seoul.
Brenntag opens new head office in India
Brenntag, a global leader in chemical distribution, inaugurated its new head office in Mumbai, India. The office represents Brenntag’s continued commitment to invest in India and to ensure the company has ample room for its planned growth over the next few years.
PPG holds health and wellness summits
PPG Industries recently held 2012 Asia Pacific Health and Wellness Engagement Summits in Shanghai, China, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Melbourne, Australia. The three summits brought together managers and health-and-wellness teams from PPG facilities as well as outside speakers to discuss policies, processes and programmes that can foster a culture of health and wellness.
Kansai plans for capacity expansion
Kansai Nerolac Paints has announced that it is planning an investment of Rs400 crore (US$88M) for capacity expansion by September this year and is eyeing a double-digit revenue growth in FY2012, a company official said.