Covid-19 was the dominant topic in 2020, both in the private and professional spheres. The form in which the pandemic has affected the business activities of paint and coatings manufacturers in Europe is the main subject of the ECJ's traditional Annual Survey - with a certain surprise. A total of 22 companies took part in the Annual Survey, which ECJ traditionally publishes in the January issue. In our survey, the managing directors and CEOs of the European paints coatings industry review 2020 and share their outlook for 2021. At the beginning of numerous lockdowns during spring ...