Process equipment manufacturers leverage technology to succeed

摘要

Growing global competition,increasing environmental regulations,and rising raw material and energy costs have driven the paint and coatings industry to find new ways to improve efficiency and enhance productivity.Process equipment suppliers have responded with new,multifunctional equipment that can raise throughput without impacting the quality of the final product.At the same time,they face their own set of challenges,including a decreasing customer base,excess product availability,and increased price sensitivity on the part of customers.