Rácz, Yamaga & Associates is a business advisor service consultant company focused on strategic direction, management, new business development, merger and acquisitions. It serves companies in several countries of South America, recommending and implementing solutions for structured growth and investments.
Rácz, Yamaga & Associates operates the chemical industry in several segments, with significant participation in coatings, adhesives, resins, pigments and other specialty chemicals. We perform in the verticalization and processes from market development, technology transfer, services and distribution.
Our specialists deliver solutions for business opportunities, productivity gains and maeket positioning.
The Future Cycle of Brazil's Paint Industry in the South American Landscape - Rácz, Yamaga & Associates April 2025
Brazil is the fourth largest paint market in the world and remains the leading market in South America. However, it faces a challenging scenario as neighboring countries like Colombia, Peru, and Paraguay experience faster growth. This shift in regional dynamics is not just a threat — it is also a call for strategic adaptation. In a context where paint demand evolves alongside construction, infrastructure, and innovation trends, Brazil has the opportunity to rethink its role and renew its competitiveness. This article analyzes how the industry can reinvent itself, strengthening its leadership through technology, sustainability, new business models, and deeper integration with the continent’s transformations. The current slowdown does not have to mean a loss of relevance. It can instead be the starting point for a new phase — one that is more connected, efficient, and aligned with the demands of the future.
The New Geopolitics of Sustainability Impacts the Global Paint Industry. What is the Impact on South America?
Francisco Rácz & Washington Yamaga – March 2025
In recent years, the environmental agenda has become a central factor in the global competitiveness of industries, and the paint sector is no exception. With contrasting environmental policies in the United States, Europe, and China, paint companies face a shifting landscape that demands strategic adaptation. This article discusses the possible scenarios of this new geopolitics in the paint industry and its regional impact.