Powder Coatings

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Waterborne durability, pigment efficiency, renewable feedstocks and major supply decisions are reshaping what formulators need from binders.

Solvent-free performance creates an opening, but cost, appearance and established liquid-coating infrastructure continue to limit adoption.

A single-pass co-extrusion study compared the fluoropolymer-polyester system with a standard polyester control.

CTT opened today, Sept. 15, with short courses, and the full conference program begins tomorrow with in-person sessions and free livestream access to three select presentations.

The fastest-growing digital facilities have hidden surface demands, and coatings are being asked to solve problems far beyond corrosion.

Supply chain, R&D, formulation and color matching are among the use cases, but security, accuracy and governance remain significant barriers.

From EVs to digital infrastructure, electrical applications are creating new performance demands and opportunities for powder coating technologies.

IFS Coatings reported 2025 coatings sales of $110-$135 million and advanced its automotive powder coatings portfolio with a new GM materials approval.

Cardinal Paint and Powder reported $105 million in 2025 coatings sales and announced a Decatur expansion supporting manufacturing, laboratory and corporate operations.

Powder coatings and liquid paints work together across applications, balancing durability, appearance and processing constraints in hybrid finishing systems.