Article: International trends in the finishing industry: as the world becomes smaller through globalization, the finishing industry continues to expand as a result of new technologies and growth in developing nations.(INTERNATIONAL REPORT: TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES)

While the finishing world expanded globally in 2007, mainly due to spectacular growth in the developing BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), the number of major players kept shrinking following a very active period of acquisitions. Technology advanced sometimes dramatically, but most often incrementally, following years of exhaustive research and refinement. Across the globe, finishers continue to grapple with recently enacted exposure and environmental regulations such as the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives, and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ...

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