The large amount of waterborne formula-tions used within architectural settings will continue to promote demand for paint and coating materials through 2004. On the other hand, the move toward alternative coating types in the durable equipment and specialty and maintenance markets will stimulate demand for various materials, such as resins, pigments and additives, while the use of solvents in the US paint and coating industry continues its long term decline. Offsetting this weakness will be growth opportunities within the specialty and efforts are focused on traffic paint, packag-ing coatings and marine coatings.
Demand is given in pounds.
Market share is included for key suppliers, along with an overview of competitive strategies, recent merger and acquisition activity, regulatory issues and the macro-economy. Also, profiles are presented for the major suppliers of paint and coating materials. Inc. All rights reserved.