Market update:Resins

摘要

Higher raw material and energy costs,increasing environmental regulations,and a demand for improved performance from customers are challenges facing suppliers of resins for the coatings market.The industry will also continue to experience consolidation and globalization.Overall growth will remain at a very moderate rate for several years to come.Resins for solvent-free coatings (waterborne,powder,UV) and higher performing resins such as polyurethanes offer the greatest potential for the future.