CHINACOAT 2012 opened under an unseasonably cool November day. But inside the halls of the Guangzhou Int’l Convention and Exhibition Center, Pazhou Complex, the damp, overcast morning was replaced by an unceasing thrum of energy and excitement.
For three days at the end of November, well over a 1000 exhibitors from over 31 countries and regions showcased their products to the coatings and inks industry. And in addition to all this, several seminars, Technical presentations and workshops provided the attendees with numerous opportunities to learn about the latest innovations and product offerings. Some of those interactive platforms discussed the latest developments in sustainable coatings technology, bio-based products and presentations were made on the optimization of coatings, coatings analysis, and the properties of water based polymers and coatings for industrial, architectural and automotive/aerospace applications. Such a lot to cram into only three days!
Several of the exhibitors were gracious enough to take time out of their hectic schedules to talk with me about the Chinese and Asian markets and discuss some of their product lines and how they see the future of the coatings industry in the region.