According to the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, the global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) was 54.1 million tons in 2014 worth $182.6 billion.
Global demand for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) is forecast to rise 5.2 percent per year to 6.7 million metric tons in 2019, valued at more than $24 billion.
A new market study, Gelcoat Market by Resin Type (Polyester, Vinyl Ester, Epoxy, and Others), by End-Use Industry (Marine, Transportation, Construction, Wind, and Others) & by Region - Trends & Forecast to 2020, predicts the market for gelcoats to reach $1,233 million by 2020.
According to a new report by Allied Market Research, titled World Green Solvents- Market Opportunities and Forecast, 2014-2020, the market for green solvents is projected to reach 3,321.4 kilotons by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.3 percent during 2015-2020.
A new report released by research firm MarketsandMarkets, titled Polymer Emulsion Market by Type (Acrylics, Polyurethane Dispersions, SB Latex, Vinyl acetate Polymer and Others), by Application (Adhesives & Sealants, Paints & Coatings, Paper & Paperboard, and Others) - Trends & Forecasts to 2020, projects that the market size of polymer emulsions will reach $32.2 billion by 2020.
The intent of this article is to highlight the vast complexities facing the coatings industry as it continues to respond to consumer and regulatory demands for “more environmentally friendly products.”
Recent advances and ongoing improvements will help rapid and low-cost development of smart materials, and the next wave of innovation will be in self-healing coatings and parts, according to a new report by Lux Research.
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