As we reach the mid-point of 2024, there are a lot of questions surrounding market strength, trends, and challenges in the coatings industry. PCI recently interviewed Renata Rodrigues, Head of LANXESS Inorganic Pigments Americas, to get her input on the current state of the pigments segment of our industry.
The collection includes four unique palettes based on various design styles.The palettes were created to evoke the feeling of home with architecturally inspired colors that stand the test of time.
“As homeowners in 2024 invest in outdoor projects that increase their enjoyment at home, Cabot is here to help them bring those plans to life, inspiring home improvement projects to help them create their own backyard retreats,” said Sue Kim, Director of Color Marketing, Cabot.
Commercialization of 3D printing, the increase in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), and climate change-related challenges are highlighted as three major global trends affecting coatings industry growth and leading innovation efforts.
Several coatings industry trends are powering incredible innovations in manufacturing and materials science, from green coatings to self-cleaning coatings and more.
According to a report from MarketsandMarkets, the market size for powder coatings was USD 14.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 19.9 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Economic growth in developing countries, end-use industry expansion, investment in infrastructure, stringent environmental regulations, and growing purchasing power drive the powder coatings market.
In an exclusive PCI interview, PPG Architectural Coatings product expert
John Salvadore answers questions on emerging product and service trends in the coatings space, meeting sustainable standards, and more.
Why are UV-curable coatings gaining traction worldwide? Given their ability to facilitate higher productivity and line speeds, UV-curable coatings support space, time, and energy savings.
The conference welcomed 24,605 coatings experts and 1,017 exhibitors from 42 countries despite a nationwide strike by public transport workers leading up to the event.
