Industrial Coatings

Spray coating offers a transformative approach to industrial and automotive coating, delivering exceptional results in terms of speed, precision and protection.

Environmental legislation is having an impact on the industrial coatings market.

With an overall value of $4.76 billion, the market for high performance pigments is poised for steady growth worldwide.

Key findings indicate that the market for paint and coatings in the Asia Pacific region is poised for more growth.

Diversified trends in automotive colors and increased consumer competition are driving this market forward.

Regional demand is likely to exceed GDP in the region.

The market for industrial and protective coatings has potential for growth in a number of key markets.

This annual event featured 47 presentations on a variety of topics related to surface coatings,

Paints and coatings are the fastest rising segment in terms of global pigment demand.

This year’s show in Shanghai broke records in terms of scale, exhibitors and visitors.

Here is a look at the latest offerings from select additives suppliers.

The automotive refinish coatings market is expected to reach $11.3 billion, globally, by 2021.

Continued growth is expected thanks to emerging markets.

The second biennial show again exceeded expectations.

The market grew by an estimated three percent in 2014.

Growth is on the horizon thanks to a revitalized automotive market and increased acceptance of aluminum.

Corrosion control is especially important when dealing with high value substrates such as offshore oil rigs and other industrial structures meant to withstand harsh environments.

The pigment market has been given a boost by a recovering economy and an invigorated automotive market.

Powder coating manufacturers focus on enhancing durability and efficiency to drive growth in this diverse market.

Demand for water storage tanks in Africa has created a growing market for protective coatings.

Now in its 19th year, this annual event offers visitors a full range of exhibits for the paint and coatings industry.

The high performance and special effects pigments has show growth.

This highly segmented market is experiencing growth in a number of diverse areas, including offshore, oil and gas and wind generation.

Expectations for the metallics market remain positive as 2014 progresses, with companies Coatings World spoke to reporting a positive development in the market.

The resins market for 2014 has continued to show signs of recovery from the economic downturn, and business is continuing to hold steady.

This year’s event featured a panel discussion on automotive coatings.

Additives suppliers are cautiously optimistic for 2014.

Show organizers report record numbers for CHINACOAT2013.

Paint and coatings companies and their suppliers continue to invest in China.

Bolstered by a rebounding housing market and strong auto sales, HP and special effect pigments market has shown modest growth

2013 – A Year of Transition for the Global Economy?

The market for industrial coatings was impacted by economic uncertainty and unsteady demand, but there are indications that certain segments such as agriculture and construction equipment will see growth.

Recovery in the housing market and an improving economy offer bright spots for architectural coatings manufacturers.

While still sluggish, growth for pigment manufacturers will be fueled by new product introductions.

The sluggish economy still presents challenges, but an uptick in housing sales has resulted in an increased demand for exterior paints.

Here is a look at the latest offerings from radcure raw material and equipment suppliers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.

Brazilian economy booms on middle class growth.

The industrial coatings market has yet to return to pre-recession levels of growth, but certain areas such as the oil and gas segments offer good opportunities.

Resins suppliers reported modest recovery in 2011 and are optimistic that these improvements will continue into 2012.

In high growth regions demand for architectural coatings continues to grow, but in the mature markets of North America and Western Europe difficult conditions remain.

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

The following contains a directory of select additive suppliers and their products. For more information on the products listed in this guide, contact the companies directly.

Most of the interest in white roofs comes from the heat reflection of the surface, which reduces energy consumption for cooling.

The Asia-Pacific region is an important and growing part of the global coatings marketplace. Unlike other regions of the world, the Asia-Pacific region has continued to grow, even in the face of the global recession.

Industrial coatings manufacturers express optimism for the coming year.

Although 2010 continued to present difficulties for suppliers to the coatings industry, there were some indications of recovery. Resins suppliers interviewed by Coatings World reported some positive news.

Coatings World caught up with former DuPont head Chad Holliday and discussed issues ranging from corporate environmental responsibility, sustainability, climate change and the American Energy Innovation Council.

Among the world’s top 40 paint producers, Guangdong Carpoly has ambitious growth plans for the future.

De Dietrich Thermique uses Henkel’s modern nanotechnology for pre-treatment.

As part of its expansion plans in the Middle East region, Japan’s leading coatings manufacturer recently inaugurated a new plant in Iran.

The following pages contain a directory of select additive suppliers and their products. For more details on the products listed in this guide, contact the companies directly.

The HPP market is off to a strong start for 2010, but will the trend continue?

Here is a look at the latest offerings from radcure raw material suppliers. For more information on the products listed, contact the company directly.

Onshore oil and gas industry applications continue to lead the industrial maintenance coatings segment in terms of value, but the commercial architectural segment is the fastest growing.

The global recession of 2008 and 2009 has had a tremendous impact on the coatings industry with all segments affected. However, the good news is that the market now appears to be in recovery.

Tnemec Company identifies coating systems for bridge structures that help withstand the test of time and can be applied under full-containment in order to minimize downtime.

The coatings additives market was down in 2009 compared to years past but the handful of key suppliers Coatings World interviewed are optimistic that 2010 will bring slow recovery driven by the Asia-Pacific region.

On the heels of AkzoNobel's recently announced plans to acquire Dow Chemical's powder coatings business, Coatings World spoke with Rob Molenaar, managing director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, about the transaction as well as the state of the global powder coatings market.

The following pages contain a directory of select additive suppliers and their products. For more details on the products listed in this guide, contact the companies directly.

The Indian paint and coatings industry is still performing well despite slower growth due to the global financial crisis.

The global economic downturn has slowed the demand for paint and coatings. However, an increased demand for "green" products is one bright spot for resin manufacturers.

Surfactants manufacturers have developed products that offer compatibility, performance and economic advantages.

It is time for a renewed commitment to technology.

The current global economic downturn has affected virtually every industry, including paints and coatings.

The American Coatings Show drew some 5,600 attendees to Charlotte, NC while 750 took part in the American Coatings Conference.

How are suppliers of HPPs dealing with record feedstock and fuel price increases?

Economic growth in emerging regions and innovations in performance are key factors for growth in the industrial coatings market.

The Indian paint market is poised to grow at a steady rate over the next decade fueled largely by a growing economy and changing consumer attitudes.

2007 has shown so far to be on the upswing in merger and acquisition activity.

Paint majors continue to invest more dollars in India, which is one of the fastest growing markets across the globe.

Rising raw material costs, an overall slowdown in economic activity in mature markets, tightening VOC regulations and consolidation are all key trends facing exterior architectural coatings manufacturers.

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.

High performance pigment suppliers must balance cost with value-added features and benefits in order to remain competitive.

Fueled by an international construction boom and opportunities to capitalize on the shift to water-based systems, industrial coatings manufacturers expect healthy growth for the future.

Edward J. Donnelly Jr. honored with 2006 NPCA Heckel Award.

Faced with greater performance pressures, coatings manufacturers need to recognize the key attributes high-performance pigments can deliver to their formulations�and ultimately their customers.

Intense competition combined with raw material price increases and overseas competition is forcing industrial coatings manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient technology to stay alive in this market.

The advantages of UV/EB coatings technology offer coatings manufacturers and raw material suppliers tremendous opportunities for growth.

Leading contractors and manufacturers were on hand demonstrating and learning about the newest and most innovative technologies.

Find out how your company and your competitors ranked in our annual report profiling the top manufacturers in the world.

Find out how your company and your competitors ranked in our annual report profiling the top manufacturers in the world.

When manufacturing slows, so does the need for coatings. But by taking a closer look at their own operations, paint companies are readying themselves for the market�s recovery.

Find out how your company and your competitors ranked in our annual report profiling the top manufacturers in the world.

Industrial coatings are one of the most overlooked, yet most important components in the manufacturing process. And coatings suppliers, like their customers, the feel squeeze when economic conditions begin to decline.

Companies are improving their technologies and expanding their businesses to gain a greater foothold in this growing market.

Our annual report profiling the top paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants companies in the world.

With polyurethane technology, manufacturers can create coatings, adhesives and sealants with superior performance and aesthetics.

From automobiles to audio equipment to accent walls, consumers are flocking to metallic finishes.

Regardless of whether it's a bridge, water tank or pre-painted product, industrial, OEM and coil coatings must protect the surface from corrosion and battle the elements that wear down a coating system too quickly.

With annual growth rates exceeding 10%, radiation cured coatings have become more than just a niche technology. But UV/EB coatings manufacturers aren't resting on their laurels. Improved performance properties have made rad-cure coatings more than just an

Enhancing the performance characteristics of their pigments is high on pigments suppliers'

From barbeques to swimming pools, specialty coatings are everywhere. Here is a a look at some of the companies manufacturing coatings for niche markets.

Here is our show guide to the companies and exhibits at ICE in Dallas, TX.

As the powder coatings industry experiences a period of heavy growth, coatings companies are seeking out new markets for powder in hopes of finding further growth opportunities.

Coatings World�s global ranking of the top manufacturers of paints, coatings adhesives & sealants.

As auto manufacturers expand their businesses globally, so too are coatings manufacturers. No matter the size of the coatings firm, every R&D department is developing new technologies to answer the needs of car manufacturers that demand better systems at

UV/EB curing is cost- effective, fast-curing and environmentally friendly. What is the future of this technology in the coatings industry?

The coatings industry’s leading exhibition continues to set growth records.

The following pages contain a directory of select additive suppliers and their products. For more information on the products listed in this guide, contact the companies directly.

Jotun will showcase how its approach and focus on R&D will support the industry to maintain steel integrity.

Hidden environmental cost of steel corrosion threatens sustainability.

Systems-oriented protective coatings deliver specification convenience and efficiency with wdespread availability and consistency.

This epoxy PFP coating for cellulosic fires is certified for up to four hours of fire resistance.

New epoxy hardener provides high gloss, color stability, and durability for flooring coatings.

Heat-Flex Advanced Energy Barrier rivals thermal retention capabilities of traditional insulation systems.

Third-party testing highlights product’s superior color and gloss performance.

Company helps customers triple potential productivity and gain millions in projected annual revenue – Discover How at NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2025

Avantguard 750 Pro represents the latest in steel protection and addresses critical environmental and economic challenges by improving steel durability.

Company to highlight rebar coating’s bonding strength and enhanced sustainability for concrete reinforcement.

CIN acquires Hempel Industrial B.V. in the Netherlands, strengthening its European presence in the paints and coatings sector.

Cloverdale Paint has announced a partnership with Celanese that will leverage its carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology.

AkzoNobel has released a study revealing that protective coatings with a higher lamellar glass flake content can extend the lifecycle of offshore assets.

PPG makes leadership appointments.

Montreail-based Protech Group Acquires Caldwell Chemical Coatings.

This pipelining retrofit project was successfully completed using DELTAShield HP 500 PW, a high-performance polyurea-based elastomer.

Seminar showcases innovation and sustainability.

The winning tank was painted with Tnemec’s UV-resistant, long-lasting fluoropolymer finish, Series 700 HydroFlon.

This coveted award demonstrates PPG’s excellence in meeting customer commitments.

PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries.

Discover durability for the long haul, with a process that saves both time and money

Unique clear urethane grout and topcoat features rapid curing, extended workability, easy application and superior chemical resistance.

AkzoNobel introduces FIDURA to the construction segment.

PPG DURANEXT products cure in seconds at ambient temperatures for faster finishing and energy savings.

The ‘BeSafe’ concept represents VIP Coatings' integrated system approach to surface protection.

The range reduces VOCs compared to solvent products and is also quick drying.

Sheboygan Paint Company has acquired Bradley Coatings Group from United Paint & Chemical Corporation.

Duda brings over 24 years of expertise in the coatings industry.

AkzoNobel has launched the Selva Pro range of 2K polyurethane and acrylic coatings systems for the professional and industrial woodworking community.

This is part of a €14 million investment designed to accelerate growth and double the plant’s capacity for marine and protective coatings by 2025.

To mark having produced a total of 500,000 combine harvesters, the CLAAS Group is presenting an exclusive series of anniversary machines.

FayetteGuard is an UV-LED cured paint system for black steel pipe exteriors.

First place awarded to a landmark infrastructure upgrade in Fargo that boosts wastewater treatment capacity to more than 100 million gallons per day.

TriFLEX harnesses APC’s newly developed triple resin technology for added protection.

AkzoNobel speeds up innovation with world-first testing facility for wind turbine blades.

Pipeclad Frac-Shun ERC technology solves pipe metal loss issue in fracking operations.

eon Hosier has joined the company as Technical Service Representative.

Continuous investment in advanced additives technology in China.

The global paints and coatings market reached $177.4 billion in 2023.

Offers fast cure speed and strong carbamation, water-spotting and chemical resistance for topcoat flooring applications.

Sher-Bar TEC for rebar increases corrosion resistance and bond strength with concrete – enhancing infrastructure longevity, safety and sustainability.

HMG’s product range is suitable for equipment such as containers, trailers, vehicles, bridges and armor.

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine to highlight coatings solutions for life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities at INTERPHEX 2024

International award recognizes the emerging thermal insulative coating technology.

Growing network of distribution centers strengthens support ahead of roofing season.

Sherwin-Williams’ new intumescent fire protection coating enables faster on-site fireproofing applications.

As the need to control maintenance costs and manage Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) increases, Hempel A/S introduces Hempatherm IC.

Investment of $20 million includes the construction of a new industrial liquid paints unit in Mexico.

Kansai Helios and The Nordic Mark have entered into a distribution partnership to support the growth of Kansai Helios in the Czech market through joint expertis

The Coil Coatings division of Sherwin-Williams has released a collection of printed metal coatings colorways.

Will feature new coatings technology for commercial vehicles, including Duraspar Industrial Performance Coatings.

ArcGuide Coating is designed for enhanced lightning protection for wind turbines.

New global Aluminum Competence Center strengthens Chemetall's position in the aluminum application area.

WEILBURGER Coatings produces industrial coatings, notably in the fields of non-stick, high temperature, railway and other specialties.

Production of the acquired products will be relocated to Mipa Group sites during the first quarter.

AkzoNobel’s white paper is titled The Role of Coil Coatings in Building a Sustainable Environment

Carbothane DTM Mastic is a urethane-based hybrid that exhibits exceptional performance over minimally prepared steel surfaces.

Technology developed by WEG increases the lifespan and reduces maintenance time of assets on oil platforms.

Technology developed by WEG increases the lifespan and reduces maintenance time of assets on oil platforms.

DuPont worked with Coryor Surface Treatment Co. to launch the printed PVF film solutions featured at the show.

These are the newest epoxy penetrating sealers in the Tnemec family of high-performance coatings.

E-beam technology is a fast-growing scientific field and could offer significant advantages over conventional thermal curing methods.

This product joins a product line up of liquid epoxy polymer concrete coatings designed to protect the pipeline industry.

Rodda Paint Company Acquires Woods Cross, Utah-based Valley Paint Manufacturing

Chemical Processing honors coating for its operational safety.

India will have the fastest growth of any country.

Hexion’s Versatic™ acids and derivatives portfolio includes Cardura glycidyl ester and VeoVa vinyl esters.

Versatile coating prevents skin-contact burns and reduces process heat loss and solar heat gain.

The coatings company’s extensive field testing has led to an improved product that fights the growth of these nuisance fungi for decades.

The Protech Group's acquisition of MF Paints expands its presence in the Canadian market.

The rebranded RoofSlope reinforces the APOC brand as the one-stop shop to meet any roofing professionals need.

Tnemec announced that the Dum-Dum water tank in Bryan, OH, was chosen as the People's Choice Award winner of the 2023 Tank of the Year Competition.

Showcases coatings with advanced features including cooling, color shifting.

Classic Vintage Tractor Restorations restores a host of vintage vehicles including Massey Ferguson, Ford, County, David Brown and more.

Applications include automotive, light industrial, marine, commercial vehicles.

Designed for extreme wastewater environments.

Pioneering the world’s first high-performance coatings containing phthalic anhydride made from plastic waste.

Ecocoat Visor takes motorcycle helmet visor protection to new heights by harnessing the power of graphene nanoplatelets.

First place awarded to challenging project that successfully relined a 50-year-old penstock, extending its lifespan and enabling the production of clean energy.

First life cycle analysis of ultraviolet/electron beam curing shows benefits over other coil coating technologies.

Rhino Shield’s ceramic elastomeric formula passes wind-driven rain tests and is still fully permeable.

Accelshield 700 complies with both Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and EU regulations.

Joint venture with entrotech, Inc. forms PPG Advanced Surface Technologies.

Adds systems for electrostatic and mechanical room protection, other severe environments.

Beckers Group plans to develop more sustainable coil coating technologies.

This allows Beckers to increase efficiency and reinvest into strategic core segments and new products.

Goal is to bring ICA Group’s industrial coatings to Finishers Depot’s markets.

APOC brand expands educational program that helps pros with roof construction and restoration products.

Projects that preserved a nuclear-powered U.S. Navy vessel, protected a new renewable energy-producing dairy waste digester demonstrate coatings excellence.

PPG ENVIROCRON Primeron Powder Primer series for high-performance corrosion protection.

Products serve the fast-growing acrylic acid value chain in China and Asia Pacific.

Formulations for dual ultraviolet and electron-beam curing can significantly reduce VOC and CO2 emissions and enhance efficiency in the industry.

100% solids, flexible epoxy coating for the architectural market provides up to three hours of fire protection.

Epoxytec, a specialty protective coatings manufacturer, has launched a new website.

Series 975 Aerolon is a further advancement of the company’s industry-leading insulative coating technology.

Kavanagh will lead the strategic direction across a diverse portfolio.

PPG will continue to be the Official Paint of the NHL in the U.S. and Canada.

WEILBURGER Coatings takes over operational business from PaintSystems and launches a joint development partnership.

The acquired business will complement AkzoNobel’s existing powder coatings offering.

Hardide Coatings, Cranfield University awarded funding by the Henry Royce Institute for Hydrogen Energy Materials Program.

Increased capacity to meet local demands for high-performance surface treatment solutions of the Chemetall brand.