1. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Southeast Asian Paints and Coatings Market Economic Recovery and Regional Development Promise Renewed Market Growth Industrial Chemicals Group “An improving economic scenario coupled with healthier GDP growth in Southeast Asia augurs well for the paints and coatings market. Thailand is viewed as the most favorable destination for growth, driven by end-user industries that manufacture for the local market as well as export to other countries.”

2. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Recent global economic uncertainties dramatically impact market potential Slump in the construction sector - the main application for paints and coatings - curbing market growth Recovery in Southeast Asian economies aiding market growth Automotive industry driving growth in the region China eyeing the Southeast Asian markets Thailand - ”Detroit of the East” - emerging as the preferred market in the region

3. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Drivers, restraints, challenges, and strategic recommendations Country-wise analysis of the Southeast Asian paints market Market sizing and forecasting Competitive analysis Product segment analysis by country Resin trends by country and product type End-use application trends by country and product type

4. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Southeast Asian Coverage: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Winning strategies to help you create precise business plans

5. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants in Paint Market  Find out how you compare to the competition  Assess current and future drivers and restraints  Determine and exploit new market share opportunities New Entrants in Paint Market  Analyze challenges associated with the industry  Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Resin Suppliers  Find out trends in resin demand for various product segments  Prepare yourself for the emergence of environment-friendly resins that are likely to be favored

6. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Conventional Solvent-based Paints High Solids Solvent-based Paints Water-based Paints Powder Coatings

7. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved.  Akzo Nobel Coatings Ltd.  Asia Paints  Berger Paints (Thailand) Ltd.  Boustead Sissons Paints Sdn Bhd  Charter Chemicals & Coatings  Chugoku Paints  DNT Paints  Dupont (M) Sdn Bhd  Dutch Boy Paint  Federal Paint Factory Sdn Bhd  Fuller O’Brien  HEMPEL Coatings Key Market Participants  ICI Paints  International Coatings Sdn Bhd  Jotun Paints  Kansai Paints  Nippon Paints  Oxyplast Indonesia  Pacific Paints (Boysen)  Sigma Coatings  TOA Paint (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  V.Powdertech Co., Ltd.  Valspar Industries Ltd.  Wattyl Dimet (Siam Ltd.)

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