In many ways, 2023 brought a feeling of “normalcy,” as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and numerous supply chain disruptions receded further into history. Challenges certainly remain (including economic uncertainty and increasing regulatory pressures, among others), but opportunities abound for innovative companies in the coatings industry.
Three of the key trends we are watching include: more widespread commercialization of 3D printing, the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), and climate change-related challenges.