Polymers Paint Colour Journal April 30, 2024

Ed Zwirn, New York, Heba Hashem, Niagara Falls and Keith Nuthall report on how the North American coatings sector is struggling with weak demand and expanding regulations

The North American paint and coatings sector has been treading water as it struggles against flat demand and increasing regulatory burdens. In the USA, the paint and coatings industry has faced declining sales volumes prompted by tailwinds in the construction sector. At the same time, industry value increased slightly last year, propelled by solid margins and growth in OEM (original equipment manufacturer) purchases and special coatings sales.
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