Koncept Analytics Report on- Global Coatings Industry: Automotive and Powder Coatings Driving Growth

July 31, 2007 (Press Release) -- The report analyzes the market opportunities in the coatings and paint industry. It assesses the coatings market of three regions � North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The report is also a study of the various coatings technologies that are revolutionizing the industry like the TiO2 photocatalytic paints and in-mold plastic coatings. The report further captures the factors driving growth in the Asia Pacific and the Eastern European regions. The competitive landscape of the coatings industry has been analyzed and major business strategies of three global coatings giants � Akzo Nobel, PPG Industries and Sherwin-Williams studied in the report.

Table of Contents

1. Market Overview
1.1 Industry Definition: Paint and Coatings
1.2 Market Size and Growth
1.3 Growth of Coatings Industry by Geography

2. North American Coatings Market
2.1 US Coatings Market
2.2 Canadian Coatings Market

3. European Coatings Market

4. Asian Coatings Industry
4.1 Chinese Coatings Market
4.2 Indian Coatings Market

5. Market Drivers

6. Market Challenges

7. Coating Technologies

8. Competitive Landscape

9. Company Analysis

9.1 Akzo Nobel
Company Profile
Business Strategies

9.2 PPG Industries
Company Profile
Business Strategies

9.3 Sherwin Williams
Company Profile
Business Strategies

10. Market Forecast

Tables and Charts

Figure 1.1 Global Coatings Market: 2005 and 2006
Figure 1.2: Global Coatings Market by Geography: 2006
Figure 2.1 US Coatings Market by Segment (Architectural & Industrial): 2000-06
Figure 2.2: US Architectural coatings market by segment (value and % Share): 2006
Figure 2.3: US Architectural coatings market by Customer Type: 2006
Figure 2.4: US coatings market by Sales Channel: 2006
Figure 2.5: Canadian coatings market Sales: 2001 - 2006
Figure 4.1: Market Size of the Chinese Paint Industry: 2005 & 2006
Figure 4.2 Architectural segment composition by % value (2006)
Figure: 4.3: Industrial segment composition by % value (2006)
Figure 5.1: New car registration in Europe
Figure 5.2: Chinese coating market by consumer segments: 2006
Figure 6.1 New home constructions in the US: 2000 � 2006
Figure 8.1: Market Share and Operating Margin of Top 5 Coatings companies: 2006
Figure 10.1 Global Coatings Market Forecast: 2007-2010

Table 4.1: Coating production by major Producers: 2006

About Koncept Analytics

Founded in 2005, Koncept Analytics works with the clients in developing an understanding of the various industries � segments and sub-segments, companies, competitors and suppliers. Koncept specializes in bringing a clear thinking on various industry verticals including telecommunications, healthcare, technology, real estate, retail, logistics and media. Major coverage areas include North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

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