SPECIAL FOCUS: AUSTRALASIA Australasia goes green to fight economic downturn

摘要

As neighbours New Zealand and Australia face similar economic woes during 2008's global financial instability, the outlook appears grim for certain sectors of the New Zealand paint and coatings industry. "The industry is going through a difficult period currently after a number of years of sustained growth," said Brian Miller, chief executive officer of Master Painters New Zealand. "The market is experiencing a correction as consumers look less to using their finances on discretionary spending."