Growth and use of radiation-curing technology in China.(Market Update)

From: JCT CoatingsTech | Date: October 1, 2005| Author: Shi, Wenfang; Wang, Qingfeng | Copyright information

The markets related to radiation-curing technology in China have expanded and grown along with the development of China's economy in recent years. This article summarizes the input of 109 leading companies, including 37 that produce raw materials, 75 that manufacture UV products, and 12 that supply UV lamps and equipment (some of them supply multiple products). The growth rates of raw materials and UV-curable products were 11.8% and 27.4%, respectively, with the total growth rate o...

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