Pigments I: Roundtable; Organic Pigments Provide Value and Performance (Market Update‪)‬

Pigments not only play an important role in determining the look and style of paints and coatings but also are one of the most value-added components of these materials. Despite this fact, the slow growth of the paints and coatings market, downward price pressures from low-cost offshore producers, and potential consolidation together make for a challenging environment for pigment manufacturers. Analysts predict, however, that prices for high-end organic and specialty effect pigments should begin to increase soon. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]