NEW ZEALAND PAINT INDUSTRY GOES GREEN TO FIGHT ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
September 1st, 2008
BY KARRYN MILLER
AS neighbours New Zealand and Australia face similar economic woes during 2008's global financial instability, the outlook looks grim for certain sectors of the New Zealand paint and coatings industry. "The industry is going through a difficult period currently after a number of years of sustained growth," commented Brian Miller, chief executive officer of Master Painters New Zealand. "The market is experiencing a correction as consumers look less to using their finances on discretionary spending."
Speaking to APCJ, Karen ...
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