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Powder Coatings

The powder coatings segment continues to grow as paint makers turn to solvent-free formulations.

Tim Wright, Editor12.19.11

Stricter environmental regulations in the paint and coatings industry have benefited powder coatings. The technology has gained substantial popularity over the past several years. There are several advantages to the powder coating process, the main one being that it does not require solvents, and only minor amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released during the cure.

The powder coating market presents rapid growth driven by the development of new material, new formulations and advancement of equipment and application processes.

Asia Pacific represents the highest growth region, it being the largest consumer of powder coatings. Industrial uses combined presents the largest application market, while the automotive industry is the most promising one.

Furniture and appliance markets will continue their steady and strong growth. IT and telecom is a new market where applications of powder coatings are being extensively explored.
With the disadvantages being minimized and advantages further strengthened by the development in materials and technologies, powder coatings provide a market with opportunities and potential.