EUROPE: GROWING DEMAND FOR POWDER COATINGS

Article Abstract:

A study by London-based IAL Consultants estimates the European market for powder coatings to grow at an annual rate of 5.9%. Demand is forecast to rise from 266,700 tonnes in 1997 to 355,100 tonnes in 2002. The leading consumers are Italy, at 105,000 tonnes forecast for 2002 (80,500 tonnes in 1997) and Germany at 78,800 tonnes (58,500 tonnes). They are followed by the UK at 38,500 tonnes (31,500 tonnes), Spain 35,000 tonnes (22,000 tonnes), France 35,000 tonnes (27,300 tonnes), Switzerland 11,000 tonnes (8,500 tonnes), Austria 10,500 tonnes (7,300 tonnes), the Netherlands 9,500 tonnes (6,900 tonnes), Norway 7,000 tonnes (5,500 tonnes), Belgium 6,400 tonnes (4,700 tonnes), Sweden 5,000 tonnes (4,000 tonnes), Greece and Portugal 3,500 tonnes (2,500 tonnes) each, Finland 2,500 tonnes (2,000 tonnes), Ireland 2,000 tonnes (1,500 tonnes) and Denmark 1,900 tonnes (1,500 tonnes). The main applications of powder coatings in Europe are steel furniture and facades, at 15.9% of total consumption each. 12% of the consumption is for the coating of construction elements, 9.9% for domestic appliances, 8.1% each for the motor industry and heating equipment production and 7% for other engineering.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Powder Coatings

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GERMANY: HANSA CHEMIE EXPANDING BUSINESS

Article Abstract:

German Duisburg-based Hansa Chemie AG, which produces cosmetics, detergents, adhesives and coatings, is aiming to increase turnover from the current DM 107mn to about DM 400mn within the next two to three years. Another 30 jobs are to be created at the headquarters in Duisburg, in addition to the 65 employees at present. Recently, the company has extended the premises for DM 50mn in order to concentrate its European activities in Duisburg. To finance the expansion, Hansa Chemie is to go public within the next two years and double the share capital to DM 20mn.

Comment:

Hansa Chemie is to go public within the next two years and double the share capital to DM 20mn.

Germany, Toiletries, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Paints & Allied Products, Adhesives & Sealants, Adhesive Manufacturing, Securities issued, listed, Coatings, Paints, Adhesives and sealants industry, Sealants, Hansa Chemie AG

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EUROPE: FORECAST FOR BIOCIDES MARKET

Article Abstract:

A study by Frost & Sullivan predicts the European market for specialist biocides to grow at an annual rate of 2.1% to US$ 984mn in 2006. The new European Union directive from May 2000 is likely to result in concentration among manufacturers and reduce by up to 75% the number of biocide products on the market as a result of high costs of permit procedures. Currently no manufacturer holds more than 10% of the market.

Marketing procedures, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods

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