"Positioning for Market Growth & Leadership through Innovations"

Against a background of global economic slowdown, the paint and coatings industry in Asia is still averaging decent rate of 6.4% for next 3 years : boosted by demand for building and industrial materials. China’s growth is mainly in petrochemicals, construction, automotive and civil engineering. Whilst in India, consumption of the strong middle class leads the  growth potential coupled with expanding trade. Indonesia’s boom is from investments in petrochemicals, marine new build & power projects.

Sustainability continues to be a critical concern for the regional paints & coatings industry, particularly with the recent onset China’s new Environmental Protection Law. There is a rush to meet the increased demand for sustainable coatings to be produced more efficiently. The emphasis on “green coatings” is driving the industry to invest and innovate in technology.

Join us at CMT's 15th Asia Coatings Markets to find out how producers across applications are exploring new formula development and their strategies to overcome upcoming challenges. How will the new Environmental Protection Law change the Asian paints and coatings scene? What are the strategies for companies to seize these opportunities, produce efficiently and remain competitive? 

• Gain insights from Orr & Boss on where Asia stands in the Global coatings market landscape
• Find out how the new Environmental Protection Law in China is affecting the industry and how companies like DSM are adapting to the change
• Discover the latest trends in sustainable buildings, design and materials as shared by leading sustainable interior & architectural firms Office for Interior & Architecture Co
• Sherwin Williams will share the transition from solvent based to water based formulation in industrial finishing
• Hear from AkzoNobel about the protective and marine coatings market outlook
• Insightful sharing by NIPSEA Group on the latest demand trends and outlook of decorative / architectural paints, including the perception towards environmentally friendly products
• Stay abreast in Asia’s largest coatings markets, China & India, as well as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, find out the drivers and identify the sectors powering the growth
• Latest update on raw material innovations