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The Powder Coatings Market

Combining the dual advantage of durability and low environmental impact, powder coatings are poised for positive growth in the years ahead. While powder coatings continue to grow even in the mature markets of Western Europe and North America, major powder coatings producers like DuPont and Akzo Nobel are looking to the emerging markets of China and Eastern Europe for the greatest growth opportunities.

Tim Wright09.19.07

Throughout the coatings industry powder coatings have been widely embraced for the advantages this coating process offers. Proof is in the fast rate this finishing technology is growing around the world. Often referred to as 'dry painting,' the popularity of powder coatings continues to spread as an alternative to traditional coating processes.

In large part, the reputation of powder coatings continues to gain favor for the high level of durability offered along with minimal impact on the environment compared to older coating process counterparts. In an industry guided by evolving, stricter VOC legislation, and the need for finishes to resist chipping, scratching, fading and wearing, powder coatings have risen to the top of the heap because this finishing process accomplishes both tasks.

This is why manufacturers spread across many industries have adopted the powder coating process to finish their products and parts. Around the house appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers, among many others are powder coated. In the automotive industry it used to be that powder coatings were only used for small parts, but now powder coatings technology