Citation
(2007), "Becker's outlook for coil coatings in China", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 54 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2007.12854aab.007
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Becker's outlook for coil coatings in China
Becker's outlook for coil coatings in China
Addressing the 6th China Coatings Markets event in Shanghai in mid- September, Becker Industrial Coatings China M.D. Anders Norling reviewed the “Outlook & Expectations for Industrial Coatings in China” with special reference to coil coatings. Today, there are around 150 coil coatings lines in China. However, a surge in new capacity over the past three years has led to serious over-capacity in the market with consequent price pressures and postponement of further investment plans. This has left little value in the chain, particularly in the low- and mid- quality steel segment. To recover value will require concerted efforts from raw material suppliers, coatings manufacturers and coil coaters. Environmental value will become more important, demanding new technologies such as UV, near infra-red and electron beam curing: water-borne and powder are also possibilities.