Tackling Margin Squeeze & Raw Material Challenges

"The global paints and coatings industry is gradually recovering from the economic downturn and producers say they expect pockets of improvement this year, especially in emerging markets." April 2010, Chemical Week

After 12 months of uncertainty and crisis, the coatings industry is rebounding. Triggered by improvements in regional construction activities and manufacturing of end-use products such as automotives and containers - Asia is recording a steady growth margin. However, the surge in demand has caused a supply constraint and even shortages of some raw materials globally. How will Asia face the challenges of rising prices and supply/demand balance?

CMT's 11th Asia Coatings Markets is back in Ho Chi Minh City and brings panel of industry experts to discuss the impending challenges and opportunities for the sector.

Key Focus

• Snapshot of Vietnam's booming coatings market and growth of the decorative, wood and marine coatings industry.
• Perspectives from Akzo Nobel on managing margin squeeze and meeting changing demands.
• Drivers, restraints & challenges for the paint industry in Asia Pacific a year after the downturn.
• Outlook of the shipbuilding industry and inland marine maintenance market and challenges.
• Advancements in powder coating resins from applications to trends to technology innovations.
• Market dynamics and segment analysis - China, India, Indonesia, Middle East.
• Green chemistry for the coatings industry and the shift towards renewable resources.
• Recent technology trends and innovations - Radcure coatings, ecologically friendly biocides, 'self-glow' paint, etc.
• Meet and exchange ideas with the entire supply chain of the coatings industry in one location!

You will network with

CEOs, MDs, Business Development Directors/Managers, Marketing & Sales Directors/Managers, Product Development Managers, Technical/R&D Managers from Paint & Coating Manufacturers/Traders, Raw Materials Producers/Traders, Chemicals & Additives Suppliers/Technology Providers/End-users, etc.