Raw materials, prices will increase in 2012

摘要

During a dedicated session at CEPE's recent annual conference in Dublin, the attending paint and; printing: inks producers were informed by industry experts on the possible price trends in the EU for the Raw Materials for their paint and ink products.With the slowdown of the economy, some producers were hoping that prices and availabilities would ease. But according to these experts, price reductions in 2012 were considered to be an illusion. Even with a slowdown in demand in the EU, paint and ink raw materials prices are expected to rise next year.