Substrates such as wood, plastics and medium density fiberboard (MDF) are sensitive to heat (thermal expansion) and cannot be coated with conventional powder coatings. Consequently liquid coatings, foils and laminates have been used for their decoration and protection, especially in the furniture industry. In recent years, however, the development of ultra-low bake (ULB) and ultraviolet (UV) powder coatings for these substrates has allowed a dramatic reduction or even elimination of these traditional systems, resulting in new benefits for manufacturers.