Category: Coating Business

Weekly Poll (10)

Several coatings manufacturers have recently released their second-quarter financial results, indicating positive numbers and net sales increases year-over-year. Do you believe these numbers will continue to remain positive in the next quarter?

As the year reaches its halfway point, how has your business fared in 2022?

When it comes to selecting a coating system for a project, what do you consider first?

In taking action against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, how do you feel your company will be affected as a result of growing health and safety efforts, non-essential business closures and social distancing?

Throughout the month of January, SSPC and NACE began a series of updates to keep the industry informed about the ongoing discussions between the organizations regarding their possible merger. Do you think the scheduled release of information and milestone timeline will be beneficial in preparing the industry for the collaboration?

In December, global coatings supplier PPG announced that it was planning to implement a 10% price increase on its industrial coatings products globally. Do you think the decision will positively or negatively affect its quarterly sales reports?

Last month, SSPC and NACE confirmed that merger talks were beginning to make headway. With organizations expected to host a membership vote by the second quarter of 2020, do you think industry professionals will be ready to adapt to this possible change?

Researchers from the Corrosion and Coatings Engineering Branch at Naval Surface Welfare Center, Carderock Division are currently evaluating coatings that could possibly mitigate corrosion on Navy vessels. How soon do you think we could see these developing products on the market?

What is your prognosis for the health of the coatings industry in five years?

What coatings segment will benefit most from changes in government policy over the coming years?

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