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Finishing Index Reaches a Two-Year High in September

GBI’s Finishing Index has reported a second consecutive expansionary reading, signaling the continuing recovery of the finishing industry — but the report also contains supply chain readings that could stymie this recovery if left unaddressed.

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Sherwin-Williams Debuts 21 Colors in Color Trend Forecast

Sherwin-Williams’ Second Annual Color Forecast includes 21 colors across three collections that it predicts will shape OEM and customer habits within three to five years.

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Finishing Index Reports First Expansion in COVID Era

New orders, production and employment activity all reported expanding activity in August, fueling a broad-based rise in the Finishing Index.

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Finishing Index Changed Little in July

Production and employment activity report quickening contraction in July.

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Haviland Products Company Expands Surface Finishing Staff

Haviland Products Company recently hired Alex Beck as a technical sales account manager. The company hopes to continue expanding its surface finishing market.

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Finishing Index Advances 4 Points as Components Approach ‘No-Change’ level

Improved readings among all components signal decelerating contraction. The Index has risen 13 points from its low in April.

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Finishers Report Slowing Decline in Business Conditions for First Time Since COVID-19

Index signals decelerating contraction as all components report improved readings.

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Finishing Index Contraction Accelerates As COVID-19 Disruption Continues

Index moves nearly 10-Points below prior low of 2012.

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ACA Releases Two Market Analyses for the Paint & Coatings Industry

Two paint and coatings industry market analyses are available from ACA and the ChemQuest group. They cover international markets and the future direction of the industry.

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Finishing Index Contracts as COVID-19 Disrupts Economy

Index falls to historic low as domestic and foreign orders activity weakens.

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