Paint and Coatings Manufacturers

Paint Manufacturing
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report sections include:


National Painting & Coatings Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:

Facts and Figures / Industry Info
http://www.paint.org/ 
Select "News & Info - Facts & Figures" or "News & Info - Industry Info"
Overview of the industry, industry issues, and industry statistics from various sources. Available free online.

U.S. Paint & Coatings Market Analysis
http://www.paint.org/pubs/market_analysis.cfm
In-depth market analysis of the paint and coatings industry, including customer segmentation and growth within the market, end-use trends, the relationship between customer activity and paint sales, and discussion of fundamental drivers of the market, where the market is headed, and why. Table of contents available free online.

Paint and Coating Manufacturers
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:



Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

BizMiner
Industry Market Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample reports are accessible free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, business trends and forecasts, and more—for a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


BizMiner
Industry Financial Ratios
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports are accessible free online.


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Chemicals Manufacturing, Except Drugs
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrci.htm
Annual survey provides wage and salary data by industry and job position on a national basis. All data is free online.