As we come to the end of 2018 and make a fresh start with the new year, there are a number of things we want to thank you for. First and foremost, thank you for your never ending support and encouragement in our organization. Secondly, we believe that one does not grow alone and without your guidance and feedback we would not have been here today. We have had a wonderful year so far and we hope the same for you.

Having successfully participated in a number of events and conferences across the globe, we had the tremendous opportunity to learn from the members of the community and to engage with them in the best possible manner. With every event or exhibition, we had a chance to learn more about the latest trends and developments in the industry. In this issue, we give you an outlook of the industry for the coming year and have covered two important topics that have an impact on the industry- smart coatings and biocides. Smart coatings are a buzzword and are replacing functional coatings increasingly. Since they are eco friendly, their demand is on the rise and they are easy to use. However, like any other industry, there are certain hurdles that the smart coatings industry faces. One is to build solutions for practical life and to take them from the laboratory to their practical use and the second to make eco friendly solutions for various industries. There will be a constant need to invest into research and development in this industry. For another story, we focus on the growth and the future of biocides in the global market. There are certain large players in the world with maximum share in the industry but it is growing and is expected to reach new records in the coming years. Overall, both the industries have shown possibility for tremendous growth but they need investment and eco friendly regulations to help them grow and reach their potential.

We are constantly striving to bring you the latest information about the dyes and chemical industry. We welcome your inputs which will help us serve you better. With the Inventory Sharing Platform, we aim to connect likeminded individuals and fulfill their orders in a quick and convenient manner. Traders and suppliers can list their products on the platform which can be accessed by other members on the platform. You can keep the information private and only visible to the members of the platform. This is a simple way of allowing the traders, manufacturers and distributers to connect with one another and fulfill the orders.

We hope to grow with you in the coming year and to be your partners in growth. We are proud to be your source of information on different topics in the industry and would love to continue to do so. We will continue to serve you in the coming year with relevant and rich information about the ever expanding global industry. We wish you a wonderful festive season and a fantastic year ahead, personally and professionally.