#Wax Market 2022

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Wax Market In-Depth Research On Basis Of Product Type, Application, Region And Forecast To 2030  : Grand View Research Inc.

Wax Market In-Depth Research On Basis Of Product Type, Application, Region And Forecast To 2030  : Grand View Research Inc.

In general, wax is a solid substance that ignites easily and contains carbon. It turns into a liquid when heated above room temperature. Wax is widely used in making candles.  The wax melts, evaporates, and ignites when a candle is lit, generating heat and light. Candles can be made from a wide variety of wax kinds. Beeswax has remained the popular choice, while petroleum- and coconut-based…

[brf-rumortrackinganon]

If you look at the trademark application for American Riviera Orchard, you’ll see that she’s trademarking it through a newly registered in Delaware company called Mama Knows Best, LLC.

Infact when you dig into the domain names etc, it seems this was thrown together last minute aka 2months ago after KC3/ PssoW C’s illnesses were announced. They are using PR to pretend they were working on it for an entire year, but even Scobie said they had nothing or whatever they had was all over the shop and he had no idea what it would be.

His comments don’t speak to a focused vision that is researched into whatever this is.

And what’s glaring about this launch is the lack of anything to sell. Not videos or actual products which speaks to the theory that this wax thrown together very quickly.

Russell Myers from the Mirror says if you sign up to the website, you get a respinse telling you that you’ll be notified of products when they are created/ available……if this was a year in the making and with proper marketing/ PR people, they’d have products ready to go. What it is right now is a landing/ holding page ( comments turned off on IG) until it produces products. 

It’s also interesting that the video is showcasing cooking which Markle tried to manifest for years while dating Corey. She auditioned and or popped up on varioys cooking shows/ fashion segments hoping to be hired. Acvording to people magazine, this launch of a lifestyle brand will have a companion show on Netflix. If Network tv won’t hire her for dream job then she’ll use her distribution deal to make it happen aka pay herself to make it happen!!!

However, one thing she revealed which tells me she has no clue about aspirational lifestyles/ branding. Her home kitchen hasn’t been updated from the dated 2000s/ early 2010s decor. It’s tye same kitchen from the sales brochure. 

Infact, glimpses of their home show a distinct lack of updating from the sales brochure. The onpy room thry updated is the one with the dining table as desk and their two side by side chairs. They removed all furniture and painted it white and addedva jute rug and that california bear poster over the fireplace. 

The current trend in kitchens for the wealthy is marble counter-tops and sleek designs meanwhile she’s displaying faux country/ italianate kitchen from the 90s. 

The women she is cosplaying eg GOOP, Martha and Ina Garten have upgraded to the current trend in kitchens. GOOP showed off her new kitchedn in AD. Heck, JLO is showing off her sleek kitchen. 

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That they haven’t updated their house to their taste is what I laugh about the most. Are they really that cash-poor? Do they really have that much debt that they can’t afford to redo anything? Surely Markus and Soho House can cough up a few million to keep her happy, and when the Sussexes default on the loans, they can make Soho Olive Garden, a Californian spinoff of Soho Farmhouse. Win-win, if you ask me.

meanwhile she’s displaying faux country/ italianate kitchen from the 90s. ➡️ Remember, Meghan’s whole aesthetic is 90s. Of course she wants the Italian Country kitchen.

And thanks, anon. You’ve just reminded me of a house I looked at when I was moving back in 2022. The homeowners were so into that Italian Country Kitchen theme that they PAINTED the entire kitchen like it was a rustic Italian restaurant. You know you go into a family-owned Italian mom-and-pop place (not a chain like Olive Garden or Maggianos, but something like your neighborhood Italian pizza place) and it’s got that orangey-beige sponge paint that’s supposed to mimic sandstone and there’s a huge wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling mural of Italy and dusty fake vines hanging from decorative columns? Yeah, that was how this kitchen was painted. Even the cabinets. And that was not even the weirdest house I looked at by a mile.)

[mariacallous]

The social media company X is closing its San Francisco office “over the next few weeks,” according to an internal email sent out by CEO Linda Yaccarino earlier today. “This is an important decision that impacts many of you, but it is the right one for our company in the long term,” Yaccarino wrote in the email, first reported by The New York Times.

Employees in San Francisco reportedly will be moved to new locations in the Bay Area, “including the existing office in San Jose and a new engineering focused shared space with [xAI, Musk’s AI startup] in Palo Alto,” the note said. The company’s executive team is said to be working on “transportation options” for staff. X did not respond to WIRED's request for comment.

The official announcement comes a few weeks after Musk said in a post on X that he planned to move X and SpaceX headquarters to Texas. X would move to Austin, specifically, Musk said at the time. Bloomberg reported earlier this year that X had already been staffing up a trust and safety team for X based in Austin.

While the state of Texas is known to be more business-friendly than California—it has one of the lowest tax burdens in the US—Musk’s publicly stated reasoning for the move to Texas was more ideological than financial. He said at the time that the “final straw” was a new California law that aims to protect the privacy of transgender children, which he perceived to be “attacking both families and companies.” He also said that he’s “had enough of dodging gangs of violent drug addicts just to get in and out of the building.”

The latest update from Yaccarino suggests it’s the San Francisco office, specifically, that is the thorn in X’s side. And it’s an about-face for Musk, who tweeted a year ago that, despite incentives to move out of San Francisco, X would not move its HQ out of the city. “You only know who your real friends are when the chips are down,” he waxed poetically on X. “San Francisco, beautiful San Francisco, though others forsake you, we will always be your friend.”

The shuttering of the X office marks the end of an era for the company formerly known as Twitter, and for the historic Mid-Market neighborhood that in the 2010s managed to lure in burgeoning tech companies like Twitter, Uber, Spotify, and Square.

Twitter’s earliest offices were in SoMa, or the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco, until 2011, when then mayor Ed Lee instituted a controversial tax break for tech companies. The ruling erased the 1.5 percent payroll tax for companies that moved into certain Mid-Market buildings. Twitter jumped at the opportunity.

The company was considered an anchor tenant in a densely populated neighborhood marked by homelessness and open drug use. Suddenly an airy, high-end food market, a Blue Bottle Coffee shop, and tech workers with MacBooks and overpriced sneakers dotted Market Street, alongside people in various states of distress camped out in front of still-vacant storefronts.

The end results of Lee’s tax breaks and revitalization plans for the neighborhood are a topic of debate, and the pandemic has been a hugely complicating factor, with reports suggesting that San Francisco’s office spaces are more than a third vacant on average.

Musk, now famously, carried a sink into the Twitter offices just after he closed the deal to buy the platform in October 2022, tweeting, “Let that sink in!” After changing the company name to X in summer 2023, Musk erected a giant, blinking X atop the offices, only to be compelled to take it down days later when the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection received dozens of complaints about the flashing lights and concerns about the sign’s structural safety.

X also was allegedly a poor tenant in the Musk era: Its landlord, SRI Nine Market Square, in early 2023 filed a suit against X for more than $3 million in unpaid rent. SRI Nine Market sought to extend Twitter’s line of credit to $10 million as an assurance that future rent would be paid. Other vendors also have sued X for failing to pay its bills.

But in January of this year, SRI Nine Market dropped the case, Reuters reported. It’s unclear why. SRI Nine Market did not respond to an inquiry on the current state of X’s lease and whether the company would be breaking said lease by vacating its office space in the coming weeks.

[endlessnine09]

Luo Yunxi 2023 journey thread

Till The End of The Moon:

Influential Work of the Year (Weibo)

Annual Outstanding Works (第六届初心榜)

Popular Drama Series (Baidu)

Fastest series to reach 10,000 heat (Youku)

Most popular web drama (Maoyan)

33.2% market share TOP 1 new high for xianxia dramas (Yunhe)

April TOP1 Drama Series (Lighthouse)

Web drama TOP1 (Youku 2022-present)

Daily average playback volume across all terminals (Kuyun)

Dominated top lists (Weibo, Douyin, Kuaishou, Guduo, Datawin, Aiman)

April Most popular character - Tantai Jin/ Mingye/ Cang Jiumin

2023 most popular ancient costume drama (Maoyan)

Top character index for 4 weeks in a row (Weibo)

Top drama character spot for 5 consecutive weeks (Aiman)

Love is Panacea:

Highest CVB ratings exceeded 1.2%, episode average exceeded 1%

Kuyun ratings peaked at 1.5%

Average viewership rating NO.1×19 after prime time

Maoyan Emotional drama popularity champion

Upcoming works:

Jiang Xinbai : Follow Your Heart

Tang Lici : Shui Long Yin

Chu Wanning/ Chu Xun / Qin Dai Zhao : Immortality

Music:

Traveler -special birthday song Top 49 hs, 1167.5W+ Weibo topic reads

Business:

Shiseido: skin care spokesperson

Cogi: sunscreen spokesperson

League of Legends: Guofeng spokesperson

Ziyuan: Brand spokesperson

浮生忆玲珑手游 (game) spokesperson

Zhenguoli brand spokesperson

Asian Games Guest Group (China Mobile / Migu)

Cultural promotion ambassador of “Hanfu Resurgence in 20 Years”

China-Thailand Cultural Friendship Ambassador (One of the best moments in my lifetime CRYING)

Fashion:

January: L’OFFICIEL

March: OK magazine

Till The End of The Moon x Harper's Bazaar

October: Dream Collection Chinese Style Album - Harper’s Bazaar National Geographic Traveler MiniBazaar

Activity:

January : Audiovisual Annual Ceremony

April: Till The End of The Moon event, sweep the building

May: Shiseido live

June: Cetaphil x Cogi live

July: Double Madame Tussauds wax figures (Shanghai and Beijing)

August : League of Legends 12th Anniversary Star exhibition game

October: Douyin Wonderful night 桃花諾

November: Special Live Show / fanmeet (China-Thailand Cultural Friendship Ambassador) Douyin Shining Night/Dragon TV: Traveler Tmall Double 11/ Hunan TV: Let’s be together for 10,000 years Mango Investment meeting

November: League of Legends S13 finals

December: Shiseido offline meeting and live broadcast

Public welfare activities

Thank you for the great year Xixi! Let’s continue the journey together on 2024!

[mostlysignssomeportents]

Here are just two of the corporate giveaways hidden in the rushed, must-pass, end-of-year budget bill

Yesterday, Congress finally voted through the must-pass, end-of-year budget bill. As has become routine, this bill was stalled right until the final moment, so that Congressjerks could cram the 4,000-page, $1.7 trillion package with special favors for their donors, at the expense of the rest of the country.

This year’s budget package included a couple of especially egregious doozies, which were reported out for The American Prospect by Lee Harris (who covered a grotesque retirement giveaway for the ultra-rich) and Doraj Facundo (who covered a safety giveaway to Boeing and its lethal fleet of 737 Max airplanes).

Let’s start with the retirement scam. The budget bill includes Rep Richie Neal’s [DINO-MA] SECURE Act 2.0, which gives savers with retirement funds until age 75 to cash out their retirement savings — netting an extra three years of tax-free growth for the lucky, tiny minority with substantial retirement savings. This follows on Neal’s SECURE Act 1.0 of 2019, when the age was raised from 70.5 to 72.

The tax-exempt retirement savings account is a Carter-era bargain that replaced real pensions — ones that guaranteed that you wouldn’t starve or freeze to death when you retired — with accounts that let people gamble on the stock market, to be the suckers at Wall Street’s poker table:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/07/25/derechos-humanos/#are-there-no-poorhouses

The market-based gambler’s pension is a catastrophic failure. Half of Americans have no retirement savings. Of the half that have any savings, the vast majority have almost nothing saved:

https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/scf/dataviz/scf/chart/#series:Retirement_Accounts;demographic:all;population:all;units:have

All in all, America has a $7 trillion retirement savings shortfall:

https://crr.bc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IB_19-16.pdf

But for a tiny minority of the ultra-rich, tax-free savings accounts like ROTH IRAs are a means of avoiding even the paltry capital gains tax that you have to pay if you own things for a living, rather than doing things for a living. Propublica’s IRS Files revealed how ghouls like Peter Thiel avoided tax on billions in “passive income” by abusing tax-free savings accounts that were supposed to benefit the “middle class”:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/06/26/wax-rothful/#thiels-gambit

Meanwhile, Social Security is crumbling, thanks to a sustained attack on it by the business lobby and its friends in both parties. Progressive Dems had sought to amend SECURE Act 2.0 by inserting some clauses to shore up Social Security, and none of these were included in the final bill.

One of the fixes that died was the Savings Penalty Elimination Act, introduced by Senators Sherrod Brown [D-OH] and Rob Portman [R-OH]. This act would have tweaked the means-testing for Supplemental Security Income, which supports 8m low-income disabled adults and kids. Right now, you can’t collect SSI if you have $2k in the bank, a limit that hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since the 1980s (adjusted for inflation, $2k in 1980 is $7226.00 in 2022).

The $2k savings cap means that you have to be substantially below the poverty level to receive $585/month in SSI assistance — this being the only source of income for the majority of SSI recipients. Means-testing is a self-immolating fetish for corporate Dems and in retrospect, this betrayal seems inevitable:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/05/03/utopia-of-rules/#in-triplicate

(Notice how no one proposes means-testing billionaires when they get PPP loans or hundreds of millions in IRS “refunds” — like Trump, who paid substantially less tax than you did:)

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/21/trump-income-tax-returns-detailed-in-new-report-.html

And it was a betrayal: progressive Dems bargained with Neal and co not to publicly condemn SECURE Act 2.0 if they could get some concessions for the 8 million poorest disabled people in America. In the end, Neal rug-pulled them. Of course he did! This is Richie Fucking Neal, the best friend the Trump tax giveaway ever had:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/07/13/youre-still-the-product/#richie-neal

As with everything Neal touches, this screws poor people in multiple ways. First, it leaves the SSI cap intact. But it also creates a giant unfunded liability in the federal budget. Technically, there’s no reason this should lead to cuts. The US Treasury can’t run out of dollars, and giveaways to the rich are only mildly inflationary, since rich people put their money in the bank and mostly spend it on buying politicians, not goods.

But because of the delusion that currency producers like the US Treasury have the same constraints as currency users like you and me, Congress will need to come up with “Pay Fors” in future budgets to “make up for” the money they’re giving to rich people with SECURE Act 2.0. Dollars to toenail clippings, they’ll do that by hacking away at the tattered remains of the US social safety net.

Fear not, you don’t need to be a desperately poor disabled person or child to get fucked over by late additions to a 4,000 page must-pass bill! If you can afford to get on an airplane, Congress has something for you, too!

Remember when Boeing (the monopoly US airplane manufacturer that squandered $43b on stock buybacks and had to borrow $14b from the US public to survive the pandemic) told the FAA that it could self-certify its 737 Max airplanes, and then killed hundreds and hundreds of people with its defective planes?

https://pluralistic.net/2020/03/12/boeing-crashes/#boeing

The 737 Max was unsafe for many reasons, but one glaring factor was the fact that Boeing sold some of its core safety as “extras” — like they were downloadable content for your Fortnite character — leading to multiple crashes in which all lives were lost:

https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-indonesia-accidents-ap-top-news-international-news-140576a8e9d4449eae646c8c479fdc3a

Boeing was forced to take the 737 Max out of service, but it eventually brought the plane back, “fixing” the problems by renaming the “737 Max” to the “737 8”:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/08/20/dubious-quantitative-residue/#737-8

Supposedly, Boeing has been diligently working on fixing the problems with its defective jets that can’t be addressed by a rebranding campaign. This wasn’t voluntary: the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act required Boeing — and every other manufacturer whose aircraft were certified by the FAA — to meet new minimum safety standards by December 27, 2022.

Every manufacturer met that deadline, except Boeing, and someone amended the budget bill to give the company three more years to meet these security standards. Critically, the new security measures, when they come, will be certified by an FAA that Republicans will control, thanks to the House changing hands.

https://prospect.org/infrastructure/transportation/government-spending-bill-waives-aircraft-safety-deadline/

Boeing is slated to ship 1,000 new 737 Maxes, which will fetch $50b for the company. Many of these planes will fly directly over my house, which is on the approach path for Burbank airport. Southwest Air flies dozens of 737 Maxes right over my roof every single day.

As Facundo points out, the FAA can ill afford any more hits to its credibility. It was once the case that if the FAA certified an aircraft, every other country in the world would waive any further certification, so trusting were they of the FAA’s judgment. That is no longer the case: today, the European Aviation Safety Agency does its own aircraft testing, holding jets that enter EU airspace to a higher standard than the FAA does for US planes.

It’s just another reminder that the US doesn’t have “corporate criminals” because the US doesn’t have any meaningful enforcement for corporate crimes. In America, we love our companies like we love our billionaires: too big to fail and too big to jail:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/10/12/no-criminals-no-crimes/#get-out-of-jail-free-card

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[brenda0ng]

Consistency is Key

“Beer is all marketing. People don’t drink beer, they drink marketing." (Michael Foley, Heineken USA Inc. CEO, from 1994-1999)

The Corona-Heineken rivalry is a case study on the importance of consistency in brand communications, especially when brand associations take a long time to build up.

Corona has always tried to conjure up “Fun, Sun, Beach” for its brand. This was built from its consumers experiences with the brand, usually on vacation in Mexico and enjoying the light beer in the sun and on the beach. When people grab a beer, it is usually in a setting where they want to kick back and relax, and be transported away to more relaxed times, so Corona’s brand fits with this consumer need - think about the conversations around the Corona as well, where consumers can start chatting about their fun times and wild experiences (there are bound to be a few) in Mexico, becoming the perfect social lubricant. Corona is also exported to other markets in its authentic Mexican form, so the consistent packaging draws the same emotional association with the relaxing Mexican holiday for the consumer. The added advantage for Corona was that its innovative brewing process eliminated the oxidative effect, more consistently preserving the taste of Corona to consumers as they remember on that sunny beach in Mexico. Advertising content and taglines (‘Change your latitude’ in 1994, ‘Find your beach’ in 2010s) and tie-ups with celebrities that embody the “party” like Jimmy Buffett in its early days to Snoop Dogg more recently, remain faithful to that initial branding vision, allowing the positive brand associations as a premium Mexican beer, to be cemented in consumers minds over time. From its advertising, product look, taste to price in global markets, Corona has executed high consistency in the way its beer is marketed, to guarantee that a strong positive cognitive association to the positive holiday is ingrained in consumers over time. They have also chosen a niche association that is difficult to replicate.

Contrast this to Heineken, where we have a Dutch pilsner in a green bottle. The oxidative effect can cause a sulphurous taste, which commonly leads to a “skunky beer” when left for too long. It is traditionally viewed as a premium beer, associated with quality, heritage and sophistication - but this also happens to be the same values that many foreign imported beer brands also focus on building - meaning that the association to quality can be easily replaced by many other competitor beers as well, those coming from heritage, European type brands, as with many brands under another competitor brewer, Anheuser-Busch. In the 1990s, the changing demographics in the US saw the population in Southern and Western US outpace that in the Northeast and Midwest, alongside the growth of the Hispanic population exceeding that of other ethnic groups. Heineken’s advertising strategy through the 1980s-90s focused on product quality, but this was not necessarily the desired value in the beer that they’re young consumers that they were trying to attract - the conversation revolving around the Heineken would be very different; you are less likely to hear younger consumers waxing poetic about the quality of the Dutch pilsner or the Van Gogh museum they visited in the Netherlands. Heineken also changed its packaging in the mid-90s in the US, and its “personality”, trying to introduce humour to the brand, but this ran the risk of deviating from the values that drew its core customers to it. This switch also requires Heineken to have to rebuild brand associations again.

Through consistency in brand communications, Corona has now overtaken Heineken as the 2nd leading imported beer brand in the US in 2022 (Source: Statista). The Top beer brand, Modelo Especial, is also owned by Grupo Modelo - also a reflection of their patient brand-building that tapped into the American love of sports with associations of a “fighting spirit”.

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welcome to marina, EMILIA ‘MIMI’ MARTÍNEZ ( cis-woman, she/her ) ! they are a TWENTY-SEVEN  year old who has lived on the island for THREE YEARS. word on the street is they’re currently living in HYLAND PARK and works as a REALITY TV STAR & COSMETICS SALESWOMAN FOR A MULTI LEVEL MARKETING SCHEME. everyone also says they look a lot like ALEXA DEMIE. what do you think? — NORA, 27, she/her, GMT. pinterest. blog tag.

STATS.

NAME: Emilia Rosa María Martínez. NICKNAMES:  Mimi. AGE:   twenty-seven. (to the media she’s twenty-four) GENDER & PRONOUNS: cis woman, she/her. OCCUPATION:  reality TV star (was on love island) and sells cosmetics for a multi-level marketing scheme (kerri in this country in her pyramid scheme power suit JSDGHKJGS), but is determined to become an actress, or at the very least an influencer. basically just wants to stay in the limelight. ARCHETYPES:  the attention whore, the insta-famous, the future trophy wife, the femme fatale, the homewrecker, the gold-digger. ZODIAC: gemini sun, virgo moon, scorpio rising. RESIDENCY: hyland park (in her abuela's house). originally from boulder city. TATTOOS: ‘lucky you’ on her hip bone (tacky, but she got it at 16 when it seemed pretty renegade). ‘work bitch’ along her index finger

AESTHETICS.

von dutch. a strappy cami top that says ‘please do not do coke in the bathroom’. low-waisted jeans that show off your belly button piercing. acrylic nails tapping against a heavily embellished second-hand dell laptop. heart shaped sunglasses in every colour. translucent stripper heels with barbie doll heads and plastic spiders in the heel. spraying champagne you can’t afford all over the walls. still talking about your tenth grade performance as anita in west side story, narcotics in a heart shaped locket. an amazon wishlist full of lingerie linked on your tinder profile. wearing a dress bought by your sugar daddy to morning mass.  sex tapes recorded on VCR. a religious devotion to waxing clinics. necking shots like you were born to do it.  a weeping virgin mary statue above the kitchen sink.

CHARACTER REFERENCES.

Gabrielle Solis (Desperate Housewives), Ruby (Sex Education), Fatin (The Wilds),  Jennifer (Jennifer’s Body),  Bianca (10 Things I Hate About You), Beth (Dare Me), Ekin-Su (Love Island, 2022), Megan (Love Island, 2018) Frankie (Too Hot To Handle), Olivia Atwood (Love Island, Getting Filthy Rich),  Stefani (Zola),  Alice (Bodies, Bodies, Bodies)

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[thesherrinfordfacility]

same as quite a few people im slightly intrigued by this car that appears in ep1 (and im sure appears elsewhere in s2 if they are recycling scene dressings as much as they are the extras) (and no comment so far on whether this Means anything):

the car itself i think, could be important; im reasonably certain this is the ds3 crossback e-tense (again, im sure someone else has identified it too, im not pretending im a genius with a unique observation here):

in fact this fab post looking at the exact same thing (i spent ages bloody looking for it, only for it to just wander across my dash - typical) pinpointed it to potentially be the ds3 esprit de voyage which, if it is indeed (and may well be, im certainly not an expert on cars) supports the point made here*

but the question is the exterior, right? well, we know from set photos that there's a small market after the crossroads, as you head north-east up whickber street, that is selling a bunch of flowers as well as fruit and veg etc... but the car is positioned directly parallel to the coffeeshop, so the mottling can't be a reflection of that. furthermore, the mottling doesn't move as the car creeps forward, so it's either a matte pattern of sorts, or is something layered on top of the reflective bodywork.

which would leave it to be a wrap, or dust. starting with the latter; we know that a lot of the cars appear to be dressed with dust, which is understandable from a world-building perspective, even if it does happen rather inconsistently, raising its own conundrum... but let's say it's simply to make them look more lived-in and able to fade into the background scenery (a very shiny, newly washed and waxed car would stick out somewhat). also, i think (?) that s2 is set somewhere towards the tailend of summer/early autumn (not sure where i got this from though), so dust from dry london streets makes sense. but then again, the patterning of said dust on this car is strange; you'd expect it to be splashed along the sides essentially below the door handles, not splashed across it like a jackson pollock... and the windows (the rear-offside one, for reference) appear to be clear.

which brings me to the possibility of the former; as far as research tells me, this mottled grey isn't an official colour of the model, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything - people can get vehicles wrapped in mostly anything providing it's a recognisable colour by the DVLA. so, im now wondering if it might be a test vehicle (where new vehicles on test are covered with a camouflage wrap to prevent design ideas being stolen by competitors before official release), given that i think the facelift electric model of the e-tense* was released in november/december 2021, and s2 filming started in 2021 and wrapped in early 2022, so this would make sense. *alternatively, if this is the esprit de voyage model, this model looks to have been set for release in late 2023, which only furthers the above - in either case, that it was potentially on test and therefore would have been camo-wrapped...?

*important, as all but the bentley were electric cars re: filming on an indoor set.

regardless of the exact model, it is potentially a bit strange that a new vehicle, on test, would be used as an extra in the show, but (and im not an expert) i think that as a co-production with the BBC that the rules on product placement would apply, even if it doesn't broadcast on BBC... so, say for example that the props department needed to source a variety of electric vehicles, available in the edinburgh area, but couldn't enlist multiple of the same model because of these guidelines (avoid undue prominence). so, they find the above model, but as it's a new model due for release, it needs to be wrapped?

idk, bit of a stretch, but the alternative is that the car appears in the show, in this way, for some reason that serves an ulterior plot point... which, seems to me to be a bit stretched? it might well be! but taking into account the potential of the above, plus COVID limitations, i do wonder if it's just that they had to source and dress a variety of electric vehicles from the area, and it just so happened that this one being not yet available for public release had to be wrapped?

[irinavaneeva]

A series of drawings inspired by the Torvehallerne KBH market in Copenhagen. 

This market has an incredibly pleasant atmosphere. There you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, groceries, pastries and dine.

The series is made in mixed media. Flowers, pencils and wax crayons are applied over the layer of gouache.

Copenhagen 2022

[beardedmrbean]

Three days of strikes in the technology and chemical industries began early on Wednesday, the first of the present labour market cycle, with more strikes on the way if settlements between unions and employers are not seen soon.

Helsingin Sanomat reports (siirryt toiseen palveluun) that the action called by the Industrial Union, which started at midnight, affects around 7,200 employees at 50 workplaces in the technology industry, the basic chemicals industry, the plastic products industry and the chemical products industry. The strike includes ABB Group's offices, the production facilities of the pharmaceutical company Orion, and Outokumpu's steel plant in Tornio, as well as other locations.

A strike by the Federation of Professional and Managerial Staff YTN is now affecting a dozen companies in the technology sector, with about 5,000 senior employees taking part.

Meanwhile, Trade Union Pro is staging a three-day walkout by white-collar workers in the technology, engineering and consulting sectors.

The strikes went ahead after failure to reach a pay agreement in talks on Tuesday between unions and employers.

Helsingin Sanomat writes that the dispute in the tech sector can be seen as the most significant of the ongoing labour market clashes because wage settlements in the technology industry usually set the standard for other sectors.

More strikes likely

Ilta-Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun) tells readers that the service industry union PAM has announced an expansion of strikes in the retail trade sector scheduled for 16 February.

If it goes ahead, the two-day strike will affect 415 locations, with a total of around approximately 26,000 employees.

The strike will affect, for example, all K-Citymarkets, Prisma and Lidl supermarkets, Veljekset Keskinen stores, 42 Tokmanni outlets and 14 Kokkola Halpa-Halli stores, as well as Kesko Logistics terminals in Tampere, Turku, Kuopio and Oulu.

PAM is aiming for approximately two hundred euro increases in the monthly wages of employees in the retail sector.

Also, the Transport Workers' Union AKT has threatened a strike starting on 15 February which will hit port operations and road transport.

Helsingin Sanomat reports (siirryt toiseen palveluun) that the Employers’ Federation of Road Transport has called the union's planned action irresponsible, saying that the whole of society will suffer from delays in deliveries caused by the strike. It warned that some petrol stations may run out of fuel and home waste bins may overflow while drivers are on strike.

Fewer traffic cameras

Kuopio's Savon Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun) reports that the number of fines issued to motorists caught speeding by traffic cameras took a nosedive last year.

The number of tickets based on snapshots taken by traffic police traffic cameras in 2022 was down by a third, to just under 78,000 fines for speeding.

The paper quotes Inspector Heikki Ihalainen of the National Police Board as saying that increased fuel prices may have played a part in drivers having a lighter foot on the gas pedal.

There are currently around 300 cameras monitoring traffic speeds on the nation's roads and highways. These cameras are rotated among approximately 1,200 locations.

This year however there will be even fewer snapping pictures along the road as older cameras are being taken out of service and replaced.

The tendering process for the purchase of new cameras will not be held until this summer, and installation will not take palce until late in the year, or in 2024.

Keeping your brain young

The farmers' union paper Maaseudun Tulevaisuus (siirryt toiseen palveluun) waxes nostalgic with happy childhood memories of the hours spent playing with building blocks, and writes about its editorial staff's experience with a set of adult Legos to see if they were still up to the challenge.

Completing the build took more time, dexterity and brain power than the team expected, but they called the experiment a success.

The verdict was that overall, it was a relaxing experience.

Anita Pohjanvuori, a memory expert at the Alzheimer Society of Finland was not surprised. She told the paper that building blocks and puzzles of various kinds are good memory and concentration training.

She added that, for example, as a counterweight to challenging work, you should focus on something other than things that exercise your memory.

Pohjanvuori said she is often asked by people if they should do crossword puzzles, even though they don't really like them.

"I answer that of course you shouldn't if you don't like it. The best advice is to do something you like doing," Pohjanvuori pointed out.

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In the meantime, Scentsy has many fragrance options: warmers and wax, diffusers and oils, and fan diffusers and pods. There are also laundry and body products (soap, hand creams, whatever you like).

There's our current Scent & Warmer of the Month sold at a discount only for the month of October (then it will be full price), and the 2022 Holiday Collection, to browse as you like.

Here's the link (x) to my website if you're interested; I'll be putting the link in my bio as well. Feel free to browse or message me with any questions!

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Industrial Wax Market size was valued at US$ 7.61 Bn. in 2022 and the total Industrial Wax revenue is expected to grow by 4.3% from 2023 to 2029, reaching nearly US$ 10.22 Bn.

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The global demand for GTL waxes was valued at USD XX million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD XX Million in 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.90% between 2023 and 2030.The global GTL (Gas-to-Liquid) waxes market has emerged as a dynamic sector within the industrial and consumer products landscape. GTL waxes, derived from the GTL process that converts natural gas into liquid hydrocarbons, have garnered significant attention for their unique properties and versatile applications. This article delves into the key trends, opportunities, and future outlook of the GTL waxes market.

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Market Overview

GTL waxes are synthesized through the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process, a technology that transforms natural gas into liquid fuels and chemicals. These waxes are characterized by their high purity, excellent thermal stability, and low aromatic content. They find applications in a wide range of industries, including packaging, automotive, personal care, and coatings.

The market for GTL waxes has been growing steadily due to their superior performance characteristics compared to conventional waxes. The demand for GTL waxes is driven by their use in producing high-quality products with enhanced properties, such as improved gloss and resistance to aging.

Key Market Trends

1. Increasing Demand from End-Use Industries: The automotive and packaging sectors are significant contributors to the growing demand for GTL waxes. In the automotive industry, GTL waxes are used in coatings and lubricants to improve performance and longevity. In packaging, these waxes enhance the quality and durability of packaging materials.

2. Advancements in GTL Technology: Innovations in GTL technology have led to more efficient production processes and cost reductions. These advancements are making GTL waxes more competitive with traditional waxes and expanding their market reach.

3. Sustainability and Environmental Considerations: The shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly products is influencing the GTL waxes market. GTL waxes are perceived as a greener alternative to petroleum-based waxes due to their cleaner production process and lower environmental impact.

4. Growth in Emerging Markets: Emerging economies, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, are witnessing increased industrial activities and consumer demand, driving the growth of the GTL waxes market. These regions are becoming key markets for GTL wax producers.

Opportunities in the Market

1. Innovation in Applications: There is significant potential for GTL waxes in developing new applications. For instance, their properties make them ideal for use in high-performance candles, specialty coatings, and advanced personal care products. Exploring these applications can open new revenue streams for market players.

2. Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations: Collaborations between GTL wax producers and end-user industries can lead to the development of tailored products that meet specific needs. Such partnerships can enhance market penetration and drive innovation.

3. Expansion in Developing Regions: Companies can capitalize on the growing industrial and consumer markets in developing regions. Investing in local production facilities and distribution networks can help overcome geographical barriers and tap into new customer bases.

4. Technological Advancements: Continued investment in research and development can lead to the discovery of new production methods and improvements in GTL wax properties. Companies that stay at the forefront of technology will be better positioned to meet evolving market demands.

Challenges and Risks

1. Volatility in Natural Gas Prices: The cost of raw materials, particularly natural gas, can fluctuate significantly, impacting the profitability of GTL wax production. Companies need to manage these risks through strategic sourcing and cost control measures.

2. Regulatory Compliance: As environmental regulations become more stringent, GTL wax producers must ensure compliance with evolving standards. This may involve additional investments in technology and processes to meet regulatory requirements.

3. Market Competition: The GTL waxes market is competitive, with several key players vying for market share. Companies must differentiate their products through innovation and quality to maintain a competitive edge.

Future Outlook

The GTL waxes market is poised for continued growth, driven by advancements in technology, increasing demand from various industries, and a focus on sustainability. Companies that leverage technological innovations and explore new applications will likely lead the market. While challenges such as raw material volatility and regulatory pressures exist, strategic approaches and adaptive strategies will enable market players to navigate these hurdles effectively.

Key Players

BASF SE (Germany)

Clariant (Switzerland)

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (India)

Trecora Resources (U.S.)

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) (India)

Goyel Chemical Corporation (India)

Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd. (Japan)

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION (U.S.)

Marcusoil (U.S.)

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., (Japan)

3M (U.S.)

Sika AG (Switzerland)

Honeywell International Inc.,(U.S.)

Westlake Corporation (U.S.)

PCL (India)

Innospec (U.S.)

Segmentation

By Product Type:

GTL paraffin wax

GTL Microcrystalline Waxes

GTL Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Waxes

By Application:

Candles

Packaging

Cosmetics and Personal Care

Plastics and Rubber

Adhesives and Sealants

Pharmaceuticals

Food

By End-Use Industry:

Manufacturing

Consumer Goods

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare

Food and Beverage

By Region

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

UK.

Italy

Spain

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

South-east Asia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

GCC Countries

South Africa

Rest of Middle East and Africa

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The Booming Business of Keeping Cars on the Road: Exploring the Automotive Aftermarket Size

The automotive industry is a global powerhouse, and within it thrives a lesser-known giant: the automotive aftermarket. This secondary market caters to the needs of car owners after they've driven their vehicles off the dealership lot. It encompasses everything from routine maintenance parts like oil filters and brake pads to performance upgrades and cosmetic enhancements.

But just how big is this aftermarket business? Buckle up, as we delve into the estimated size of the automotive aftermarket and explore the factors fueling its growth.

Sizing Up the Aftermarket

There's no single definitive answer when it comes to the exact size of the automotive aftermarket. Different research firms utilize varying methodologies, leading to a range of estimates. Here's a glimpse into what some leading market research authorities have to say:

Fortune Business Insights: Pegs the global automotive aftermarket at a value of USD 418.95 billion in 2023, with a projected growth to USD 568.19 billion by 2032 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3.5%.

Straits Research: Estimates the market size to have been USD 428.32 billion in 2022, and forecasts it to reach USD 642.02 billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 4.8%.

Grand View Research: Places the global aftermarket industry size at USD 448.24 billion in 2023, anticipating a growth rate of 3.9% from 2024 to 2030, reaching USD 589.01 billion by the end of the decade.

Driving Forces Behind the Aftermarket Boom

Several factors are propelling the automotive aftermarket forward:

An Aging Global Vehicle Fleet: As cars stay on the road longer, the demand for replacement parts inevitably increases.

Growing Vehicle Population: The worldwide number of vehicles continues to rise, translating to a larger pool of cars requiring maintenance and repairs.

Increasing Vehicle Complexity: Modern cars are packed with sophisticated technology, leading to a wider range of parts needing replacement and potentially higher repair costs.

Rise of DIY Culture: A growing number of car enthusiasts are opting for do-it-yourself maintenance and repairs, boosting the demand for aftermarket parts.

E-commerce Boom: The convenience of online shopping has made it easier for car owners to find and purchase aftermarket parts, further expanding the market reach.

Beyond Replacement Parts: A Diversified Aftermarket

The automotive aftermarket isn't just about replacing worn-out components. It also encompasses a vast array of products that enhance a vehicle's performance, appearance, and functionality. Here are some key segments:

Performance Parts: Engine modifications, suspension upgrades, and exhaust systems that cater to drivers seeking increased power and handling.

Accessories: A wide range of products like roof racks, tow bars, window tinting, and audio systems that personalize a car's look and functionality.

Collision Repair: Aftermarket parts play a crucial role in repairing vehicles damaged in accidents.

Car Care Products: Shampoos, waxes, and interior cleaning solutions that keep vehicles looking their best.

The Future of the Aftermarket

The automotive aftermarket is poised for continued growth, driven by the factors mentioned earlier. Additionally, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) presents both challenges and opportunities. While EVs require less maintenance on some traditional combustion engine parts, they'll likely have their own unique aftermarket needs for batteries, electric motors, and specialized components.

The aftermarket is also expected to see greater integration with technology. Online platforms and mobile apps will play an increasingly important role in connecting car owners with repair shops, parts suppliers, and service providers, creating a more streamlined and efficient aftermarket experience.

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Wax Emulsion Market to Exceed USD 2.5 Billion by 2031

The wax emulsion market was estimated to have acquired US$ 1.7 billion in 2022. It is anticipated to register a 4.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2031 and by 2031, the market is likely to gain US$ 2.5 billion.

Wax emulsions are emerging as a driving force in a variety of sectors due to their remarkable properties that improve product performance and quality. The need for wax emulsions is anticipated to increase in the coming years as a result of its distinctive qualities, including impressive abrasion resistance, simple application, and efficient anti-blocking abilities.

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Global Wax Emulsion Market: Key Players

A few number of well-known players dominate the wax emulsion industry, resulting in a highly concentrated global market. The most recent wax emulsion market study indicates that businesses are heavily spending in thorough research and development initiatives, especially to provide environmentally friendly goods. Businesses are actively partnering to diversify their product offerings in domestic and foreign markets. The main wax emulsion marketing tactic used by businesses is product innovation.

The following companies are well-known participants in the global wax emulsion market:

Hexion Inc.

Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd.

MEGH Indústria e Comércio Ltda

Altana AG

Michelman Inc.

Sasol

Lubrizol Corporation

Isogama Industria Quimica Ltda

Others

These wax emulsions are being used by sectors in the automotive and textile industries to provide improved protection against wear and tear. This benefit leads to more durable goods, less maintenance, and happier customers.

Even for complicated production processes and intricate surfaces, wax emulsions are made to be applied quickly and easily. This quality simplifies operations and lessens the need for specialized training, which increases operational effectiveness.

Key Findings of Market Report

Wax emulsions also allow easy and hassle-free product handling, packing, and transportation by keeping surfaces from adhering to one another.

This has a big impact on reducing damage and flaws, which eventually improves the overall quality of the finished product.

Wax emulsions are widely used in the product formulations of a number of sectors, including packaging, pharmaceutical, printing and publishing, textile and leather, cosmetics and personal care, and food and beverage, to increase product quality and consumer satisfaction.

Market Trends for Wax Emulsions

The acrylic polymer wax type sector is likely to account for a significant part of the global market in the near future.

Widespread acclaim is given to acrylic polymer emulsion wax for its excellent adaptability and efficiency. This kind of wax offers notable water resistance, strong adhesion, and durability. It is a favored alternative for adhesives, coatings, and finishes because of these characteristics, which together offer a strong barrier against abrasion and the weather.

In addition to improving product performance, acrylic polymer emulsion wax strikes a balance between security and aesthetic appeal. Its capacity to adapt to the changing requirements of contemporary applications highlights its crucial function in the world of emulsion waxes.

Global Market for Wax Emulsion: Regional Outlook

Various reasons are propelling the growth of the wax emulsion market in different countries. These are:

During the projection period, Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the global industry. The expansion of the wax emulsion market in the Asia Pacific region is being attributed to an increase in industrial activity as well as an increase in the number of building initiatives, particularly in India and China.

The wax emulsion market in North America is estimated to grow during the forecast period due to rising investments in bio-oil projects in the United States.

Market statistics in the region are being boosted by an increase in demand for sustainable products in routine industrial activities in Europe.

Global Wax Emulsion Market Segmentation

Wax Type

Paraffin

Acrylic Polymer

Carnauba

Polyethylene

Polypropylene

Ester

Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Alkali-soluble Resin

Others

Type

Synthetic Wax Emulsion

Natural Wax Emulsion

Appearance

Translucent

Non-translucent

Application

Cleaning Products

Metal Working

Paints & Coatings

Adhesives & Sealants

Cosmetics

Leather Finishing

Textile Finishing

Paper & Packaging

Others

End-use

Automotive

Packaging

Textile & Leather

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Printing & Publishing

Food & Beverage

Others (Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, etc.)

Region

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

South America

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Global matting agents market size was valued at USD 504.33 million in 2022, which is expected to grow to USD 717.21 million in 2030, with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period between 2023 and 2030. The growth of paints and coatings industry is boosting the demand for matting agents. For instance, according to the recent data published by the Indian Paint Association (IPA), 2022, the Indian paints and coatings market was valued at USD 7,894.5 million. Asia-Pacific has a prominent share in the matting agents market. For instance, according to the recent statistics published by the Nippon Paint Group, the China architectural coating industry was 7.14 million tons by volume in 2021, representing a growth rate of more than 13% compared to 2020.

The revenue expansion of the paints and coatings sector is attributed to prime determinants, including an increase in the renovation rate, a rise in residential construction activities, and the recent expansion of paints and coatings manufacturing facilities. The surge in demand for leather in the footwear sector, changing fashion trends, increasing domestic and foreign tourism, and the rising disposable income of people contributed to the growth of the leather industry at the global level. Henceforth, the rise in the employment of matting agents in paints and coatings manufacturing and the booming leather industry are several pivotal factors augmenting the growth of the matting agents market.

In addition, the ongoing product innovations related to the matting agents to ensure superior clear coating application will create a favorable outlook for the matting agent’s industry size growth during the projected forecast period. For instance, in November 2021, Evonik Industries AG, a prominent manufacturer of matting agents, launched 3 new ranges of matting agents for application in coatings. The products ACEMATT OK 390, ACEMATT HK 390, and ACEMATT HK 520 are the new range of silica-based matting agents. However, stringent regulations on solvent-based matting agents pose a major market growth bottleneck.

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Increasing Deployment of Matting Agents in Paints and Coatings

Matting agents such as silica-based and wax-based are utilized in the paints and coatings industry to modify the surface properties of products by floating to the top of the surface. The increasing demand for architectural paints and coatings, the surging spending power of people, and the rising construction activities due to global sports events are the key variables fostering the growth of the paints and coatings industry.

For instance, according to the recent statistics published by the World Paint and Coatings Industry Association (WPCIA), in 2022, the global paints and coatings industry was valued at USD 179.7 billion, representing a year-on-year growth rate of 3.1%. Furthermore, the North American paints and coatings sector was the third largest market in global ranking, valued at USD 33.92 billion in 2022. Therefore, as evident from the above-mentioned data, the booming paints and coatings industry is fueling the production activities for various ranges of paints and coatings formulation. The rise in the production of paints and coatings products is spurring the demand for matting agents to ensure the provision of additional mechanical properties, thereby driving the market growth.

The Booming Leather Industry is Fostering Market Growth

The important properties associated with matting agents, include oil absorption (DBP g/100g) at 210～260, pH value (5% in water) of 6～8, porosity (ml/g) of ≥1.8, loss on ignition (1000℃, 2Hrs) of <12%, and loss on drying (105℃, 2Hrs) at <5%. Thus, matting agents ensure superior benefits such as higher extinction efficiency, easy addition, and dispersion. As a result, the matting agents are an ideal solution for leather products. The recent production expansion for leather manufacturing propels the demand for matting agents. 

For instance, in March 2022, Hermès, a Paris-based manufacturer of leather products, announced the launch of two new manufacturing facilities for leather in France by the end of 2026. As of November 2023, Hermès has 19 manufacturing factories for leather products in France. Hence, the development of new manufacturing facilities for leather will boost the adoption of matting agents to ensure a superior matt finish, which, in turn, is accelerating the market growth.

Surging Demand for Silica-based Matting Agents

Silica-based matting agents provide exceptional performance when deployed in wood coatings, architectural coatings, and coil and general industrial coatings. The silica-based matting agents are exceptionally pure as they are synthetically engineered. Thus, silica-based matting agents are utilized to produce paints and coatings, inks, and leathers. The future anticipated growth of the paints and coatings industry will drive production activities to increase the product offering in the global market.

For instance, according to Akzo Nobel India, the paints and coatings market in India will reach USD 12.1 billion by 2027. Therefore, the future anticipated growth of paints and coatings industry, which will create a potential for silica-based matting agents demand growth, thereby augmenting traction for the matting agents market.

Significant Share of Asia-Pacific in the Market

The industrial sector growth in Asia-Pacific is attributed to industries, including paints and coatings, leather, and inks. The advent of COVID-19 pandemic, increase in house renovation rate in China and India, and rising consumer spending on new construction projects are the prime variables propelling industrial growth in Asia-Pacific.

For instance, according to the latest data published by the World Paint and Coatings Industry Association (WPCIA), Asia-Pacific paints and coatings industry was dominant and valued at USD 63 billion in 2022, in which, East Asia is the most prominent market for paints and coatings. In 2022, China was the leading region market, with a CAGR of 5.8%, and registered year-on-year growth rate of 5.7% in 2022 at USD 45 billion. As a result, the bolstering paints and coatings industry in Asia-Pacific is supplementing the demand for matting agents, which will boost the revenue expansion of the market in the region.              

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in various countries induced the government to impose stringent measures such as the production of essential products, lockdown protocols, restriction of labor movement, and others. These measures restricted the growth of the global matting agents market at the start of 2020.

For instance, according to the data published by Japan Paint Manufacturers Association (JPMA), in 2019, the production of paints and coatings was around 1.64 thousand tons, and in 2020, it was 1.48 thousand tons, a decline of 10.6%. Hence, the decline in the production of paints and coatings restricted the matting agents market growth in 2020. Nevertheless, the demand for products related to paints and coatings, leather, and inks registered a robust growth at the global level at the end of the year 2020. As a result, the matting agents market was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Impact of Russia Ukraine War

The Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted the supply chain of matting agents in their respective countries. As a result, the export of matting agents from various countries to Russia and Ukraine has dipped significantly in 2022. Additionally, the international players dealing in the manufacturing of paints and coatings halted their operations in Russia and Ukraine. Therefore, the war between Russia and Ukraine has impacted the growth rate of the global matting agents market.

For instance, in March 2022, AKZO NOBEL N.V. halted the production of paints and coatings in 4 manufacturing facilities in Russia. Nonetheless, the countries adopted robust measures such as local sourcing of matting agents, thereby resulting in a minimal impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the market growth.

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