Powder Coatings

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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.

Short courses and new program elements deepen the link between coatings research and real-world performance challenges.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

A year-long Paint and Coatings Academy program delivers applied education across formulation, processing and polymer science through expert-led short courses.

Process and facility equipment choices influence dispersion quality, manufacturing efficiency and workforce productivity across modern paint and coating operations.

A practical look at how high-temperature masking supports efficiency, surface quality and cost control in finishing operation.