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@article{185743,
        author = {Frank Ayim Damptey},
        title = {Assessing the Potential of Locally Available Materials as Substitutes in Paint Manufacturing A Case Study from Ghana},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {2909-2911},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185743},
        abstract = {This study investigates the potential of locally available materials as substitutes for imported raw materials in paint manufacturing in Ghana. The research adopts a descriptive and fieldwork-based methodology, involving site visits to industrial zones and laboratory evaluations. Findings reveal that locally sourced materials possess significant potential for enhancing self-sufficiency, reducing production costs, and promoting sustainable industrialization. The study concludes that effective collaboration between researchers, local manufacturers, and policymakers can accelerate the localization of paint production in Ghana.},
        keywords = {Local materials, paint manufacturing, sustainability, Ghana, industrial development, field research},
        month = {October},
        }