Coatings Industry under Pressure from Developments in the Raw Materials Market
CEPE European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artist’s Colours Industry
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The European paint, printing inks and artists' colors industry is under increased pressure due to rising raw material prices. A complex combination of demand, capacity issues and a shortage of transportation resources for key raw materials is increasing uncertainty in the supply chain.