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Ceresana | April 18, 2019

They are more than their appearance: Paints and coatings are more and more often equipped with anti-bacterial properties when they are used in hospitals and doctor’s surgeries; they help to inhibit the spread of dangerous germs. “Facade coatings can also be more than just colorful”, explains Oliver Kutsch, CEO of the market research company Ceresana. “Some of them use the lotus effect and clean themselves. Other coatings protect materials, for example, against rust or pro...

Ceresana | April 18, 2019

Sunlight, acid or salt water: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) can withstand practically anything and is almost indestructible. PVC plasticizers are controversial, yet, this robust material remains one of the most frequently produced plastics alongside polypropylene and polyethylene. Demand even continues to increase: The most current and already fifth PVC market report by Ceresana expects demand to increase to about 56.2 million tonnes until 2026. Hard and Soft, Rigid and Flexible A distinction is made...

Ceresana | April 18, 2019

Convenience products and delivery services are stirring up the market for plastic packaging: “Sales of highly processed foods, ready meals, and ready-to-eat meals are growing considerably” says Oliver Kutsch, CEO of the market research company Ceresana. “Manufacturers are dealing with a complex market that is influenced by many different factors: new consumption patterns, product innovations, government regulations, but also, for example, substitution effects between individual...

ELEMENTUM 3D | January 13, 2020

Additive manufacturing research and development company Elementum 3D has received investment from Sumitomo Corporation of Americas through its Series A funding round. The undisclosed amount has been given to Elementum in order to support its endeavours in the development of advanced metal, composites and ceramic materials for 3D printing. It represents SCOA’s fourth investment in the additive manufacturing market, after backing aerospace supplier Sintavia, manufacturer AREVO, and service b...