Fipec conference: Tuesday, March 26 at Eurocoat
FIPEC is a partner of the Eurocoat Exhibition & Congress next March 26, 27 and 28.
As part of our collaboration, on Tuesday, March 26 at 14:30, Fipec will be hosting a round-table discussion on innovation as a lever for business development, chaired by Sylvie Latieule, editorial director of Info Chimie and Formule Verte.
The round-table will be framed by 2 thematic presentations.
14:30 - 15:25
Thematic presentation: "The global coatings market - review & outlook"
The Orr & Boss consultancy will provide an overview of the global coatings and paint market, with a summary of markets in 2024 and forecasts to 2028. An overview of all regions of the world, with a particular focus on the European paint and coatings markets, will be presented.
What are the underlying trends driving the paints and coatings market?
The main segments of the paints and coatings markets, including decorative coatings, automotive and transport, coil, wood, packaging, powder, general industry, and protective and marine coatings will be analysed.
Orr & Boss will share its vision on the current and future situation of raw materials and the supply chain.
(1) Orr & Boss is an international management consultancy focusing on the paint and coatings industry. Orr & Boss provides market research, merger and acquisition support and operational advisory services to the paints and coatings industry.
Douglas Bohn, Director, Orr & Boss (1)
15:35 - 16:35
Round table "Let's innovate to boost economic activity !"
Innovation clearly offers new opportunities for the coatings market. However, it is often slowed down by a variety of obstacles and needs to be supported...
Gonzague Catry, Industrial Director of Théolaur Peintures, Bertrand Ruot, Technical and Market Manager of Baumit SAS, a representative of the distribution sector and a member of BPI France, Claude Delabeye, Directeur BU, IMCD France and Grégory Delmas, Development & Innovation leader at Arkema, will share their views on the regulatory and financial challenges of raw material substitution, the need for coordination between the various players in the value chain, users expectations, and the support available to manufacturers.
16:40 - 17:20
Thematic presentation: "Biobased paints and varnishes: the industry gets involved"
Thierry Jeannette, Chairman of Fipec's Environment Commission, and Laurent Prigent, Fipec's Environment Manager, will present the sector's work on biobased products and their challenges. In particular, they will discuss the comparative study on the benefits of these products, the reference framework, the existing tools and the expected regulatory changes.
