Under the difficult circumstances, 2021 went relatively well for much of the industry. What worries everyone, however, is the precarious raw material situation. Hardly anyone expects an end or relief any time soon. The forecasts remain gloomy. Looking back, most of the entrepreneurs consider the past business year to be satisfactory on the whole. For the January issue, the editors of the European Coatings Journal traditionally survey the companies from Europe and the Middle East and ask them to take stock of the year. This year, 27 decision-makers from the paint and coatings industry took part in our ...