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The Pigment Report

Prices and worldwide overcapacity remain major concerns, but pigment manufacturers are somewhat optimistic about the prospects for 2004.

Feed pumps for Toyo’s continuous coupling azo plant at Francolor, France. (Photo courtesy of Toyo Pigments.) For the past few years, the worldwide pigment industry has seen tremendous pressure on prices, partially due to the weakened demand stemming from the declining economy and also because of the increased presence of offshore suppliers who are delivering products at a much lower price. Increased raw material prices are further putting the squeeze on pigment companies. ...

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