THANKS to the promising construction and industrial growth in the region, the GCC is one of the fastest growing markets for the global paints and coatings industry. This paint and coating market was estimated at $2.059 billion in 2010 and expected to reach $3.003 billion by 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5 per cent.

SIGMA Paints is launching this month (January) the third concept in its three-tier channel marketing strategy to revamp its distribution network.

DRY Mortar Company (DMC), a leading pre-mixed mortar producer in Saudi Arabia, offers a range of natural paints that have been developed in Australia to withstand the extremes of the hottest continent on earth. This makes them a perfect fit for the demands of the climate of the Middle East, says a spokesman for the Riyadh-based company.

JOTUN Paints provided interior and exterior paints for a landmark property in Egypt which recently reopened its doors as the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan after a major three-year renovation.