2012-11-30 10:52:32 - Powder Coatings: Materials, Technologies, Applications - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

* The global market for powder coatings is expected to increase from an estimated $6.5 billion in 2008 to $9.1 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.* Equipment used in powder coatings generated an estimated $703.6 million in 2008. This should increase to $959.1 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 6.4%.* Independent coating was worth an estimated $807.9 million in 2008. This should reach $1.1 billion in 2013, for a CAGR of 6.5%.
Powder coating technology has been available for almost 50 years. Most coatings are thermosets or thermoplastics with the former comprising the vast majority of powder coating materials. The growth of this technology has been strong over the past few decades and new applications

 

 

were developed for both industrial and consumer products.

A key advantage of powder coating is the absence of any solvents and their volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that impact the environment. This environmental advantage opened the way to additional applications.

Powder coating has been maturing and lost ground in 2001. The industry recovered in 2002 and resumed most of its growth. This report was interested to see if powder coating would face saturated markets and slow its growth. The economic events of late 2007 and 2008 have impacted the business and we wanted to examine its chances for continued growth. We also wanted to examine technological progress and assess the industry´s future potential.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This report includes a study of the key types of powder coatings used by six major industry groups. We present an overview of powder coating technologies and future trends, along with a global industry structure, including leading powder coating manufacturers, application equipment makers and independent coaters.A review of the powder coating industry´s competitiveness is also provided. Within each industry, there is an overview of key applications, the advantages of using powder coatings, and an analysis of market factors that will impact demand, plus estimated shipments for 2008 and 2013.This study will be of interest to those in the powder coating business, those contemplating entry into it or becoming an independent coater, and those dealing with products that must have a surface modification of some kind. A variety of products are powder coated with the intent of making them more durable, less susceptible to mars and scratches, more colorful or just more attractive.

SCOPE OF REPORT

This study includes global companies who manufacture powder coatings, make raw material for them, and manufacture application machinery such as powder booths and fluidized beds, and independent coaters. It also focuses on companies that make automobiles, appliances, outdoor furniture, lawn and garden equipment, electrical and electronic equipment.It also includes architects, builders and the construction industry plus non-metal products, a relatively new addition to powder coating.

This report analyzes the powder coating industry on a global basis, including manufacturing capability and consumption by regional markets. This study also looks at industry and trade associations, government standards and other important factors relating to the success of powder coating.

Companies vital to the industry are listed and more than 30 major companies are analyzed in depth. Where applicable, company trends are also included.&

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