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The Coatings, Paints & Inks industry is a crucial sector that provides products for decorative, protective, and functional purposes. It includes segments such as architectural paints and coatings for light and heat stabilizers as well as for printing inks, indoor and outdoor, wood, powder, automotive, metal packaging and flame retardants coatings. 
Architectural coatings decorate and protect buildings from environmental factors while wood coatings enhance wood's natural beauty and durability. Powder coatings offer a hard, protective surface while automotive coatings resist corrosion and UV damage. Fire protection coatings withstand high temperatures and flames, while packaging coatings protect goods and provide branding opportunities. Sealants prevent water and air infiltration, provide insulation, and serve as adhesives. Phosphorus chemicals are increasingly used in the coatings industry as additives and flame retardants.
The Coatings, Paints & Inks industry is vital for meeting modern society's demands while enhancing sustainability and durability. Innovation and development in this industry are crucial for producing quality products and advancing technology.

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November1517,2023
Shanghai China
Chinacoat 2023
Clariant is a focused specialty chemical company led by the overarching purpose of ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’. By connecting customer focus, innovation, and people the company creates solutions to foster sustainability in different industries. On 31 December 2022, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 148 and recorded sales of CHF 5.198 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. As of January 2023, the Group conducts its business through the three newly formed Business Units Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Clariant is based in Switzerland.
Clariant is a focused specialty chemical company led by the overarching purpose of ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’. By connecting customer focus, innovation, and people the company creates solutions to foster sustainability in different industries. On 31 December 2022, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 148 and recorded sales of CHF 5.198 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. As of January 2023, the Group conducts its business through the three newly formed Business Units Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Clariant is based in Switzerland.  more
September0608,2023
United States
Coatings Trends & Technologies
The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit (CTT) is an annual Midwest conference for both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers to discuss innovations in coatings technology. This two-day conference combines high-quality technical presentations, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and dedicated networking opportunities to connect scientific minds, foster innovation, and cultivate game-changing new ideas!
The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit (CTT) is an annual Midwest conference for both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers to discuss innovations in coatings technology. This two-day conference combines high-quality technical presentations, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and dedicated networking opportunities to connect scientific minds, foster innovation, and cultivate game-changing new ideas!  more
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The journey to a better tomorrow starts by addressing challenges today. We live in a world today faced with a growing number of critical issues and increasing demands. At Clariant, we see ourselves on a long journey. A journey, on which we meet challenges through changes to our way of thinking—and to our way of acting at every level from the individual, environmental and societal to the economic.
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