The expanding global powder coating market is forecast to reach $19.9 billion by 2027.1 Cost efficiency, health and safety, and increased focus on sustainable practices are driving changes in coating formulations and manufacturing methods that favor powder coating. In the North American automotive industry, concerns about emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are catalyzing the adoption of powder coating, and there is still room for growth.1,2
Powder coaters must consider several factors to achieve the improved economic and environmental sustainability objectives driving this upward trend. An important factor is the selection of an abrasive blasting media for surface preparation that achieves coating quality, performance and longevity without risking harm to people or the environment.