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A GLOBAL VOICE FOR THE COATINGS INDUSTRY For over three decades the World Coatings Council has worked to improve communication and coordinate policy on matters of international concern to the paint and printing inks industry. The council provides a forum for exchange and cooperation on major issues and priorities facing the industry and has established itself as a global voice for the industry. Member Organizations Years of Representation Global Industry Value Member Organizations CNCIA China National Coatings Industry Association BOSAD Association of the Paint Industry in Turkey ASEFAPI Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing SAPMA The South African Paint Manufacturing Association NZPMA The New Zealand Paint Manufacturers Association ANAFAPYT Mexican Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers Association MPCMA Malaysian Paint Coating Manufacturers Association JPMA Japan Paint Manufacturers Association VdL German Paint and Printing Ink Industry Association FIPEC French Paints Printing Inks Artist Colours and Adhesives Association CEPE The European Council of the Paint Printing Ink and Artists Colours Industry CPCA Canadian Paint Coatings Association BCF The British Coatings Federation APMF Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation Inc ACA American Coatings Association ABRAFATI Brazilian Paint Manufacturers Association Statements WCC Supports WHO International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action WCC Reelects Tom Bowtell for Second Term as President and Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Andy Doyle World Coatings Council Publishes First Global Sustainability Report World Coatings Council Addresses Microplastics in Marine Environments Upcoming Events March 12 14 2025 World Coatings Council Annual Meeting March 24 28 2025 World Paint and Coatings Week Publications Global Market Analysis The Global Market Analysis for the Paint Coatings Industry 20242029 provides a comprehensive view of the global paint and coatings industry addressing topics of relevance to coatings manufacturers end users raw materials suppliers and others interested in the industry. The Global Market Analysis for the Paint and Coatings Industry 20242029 is THE MOST consistent resource companies can use for longterm strategic business planning and shortterm critical business decisions.