10th Annual Coatings Industry Report Released

Aug. 15, 2005

Southern Pines, NC USA

The Chemark Consulting Group of Southern Pines, NC takes a unique view of the U.S. Industrial Coatings markets over the next five to 10 years. The overall annualized growth rate for the five years starting with 2004 and ending in 2009 is estimated to be no more than 2.4%. Some declines are expected in some of the 114 segments studied due to shifts in supply chain, focus on new value propositions and base end-use geographical location movements.

In its 10th Edition of the U.S. Coatings Industry study, CHEMARK estimates the U.S. Industrial Coatings market consumed 264 million dry gallons and 470 million wet gallons in 2004. In its 9th Edition of the U.S. Coatings Industry study, Chemark was very accurate with its projected growth and trend dynamics of 109 segments studied through the year 2000. Chemark's 10th Edition, covering 2004 through 2009, is therefore, launched from a solidly credible base.

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Founded in 1975, The CHEMARK Consulting Group, Inc. is a global Management consulting firm specializing in the Coatings, Paints, Adhesives, Sealants, and Specialty Chemicals Industries. Headquartered in Southern Pines, NC, CHEMARK has offices in both North America and Europe with Associate Affiliations in Asia Pacific and South America.

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