Vikash Kumar

Sustainability: A Surge in Non-PFAS Releases

Is the Paint and Coatings Industry Ready for the Big Transition?

Vikash Kumar

May 12, 2025

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As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure?

Demand for Low-VOC Coatings Continues to Rise

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

May 5, 2020

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The low-VOC coatings market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% by 2024. Water¬borne, powder and radiation cure technologies are the major low-VOC coating technologies, and are thus gaining in popularity.

The Decorative Coatings Market

Driven by Increased Residential Construction and Renovation Activities

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

September 2, 2019

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The global decorative coatings market was USD 65 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 82 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5%, between 2018 and 2023.

Transportation Coatings Outlook

Increase in Demand for Passenger Cars and New Shipbuilding Will Drive the Growth of Transportation Coatings

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

August 1, 2019

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The transportation industry is among the world’s most competitive industries. This is driven by ever evolving technologies, regulatory policies and consumer expectations.

Using Additives to Enhance Coating Performance

Coatings Additives Market Outlook to 2023

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

June 4, 2019

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The global coatings additives market is witnessing increasing demand from various industries. Coatings additives are a specialized group of chemically engineered materials that find application in a number of industries. They impart excellent chemical properties to the formulation, including improved wettability, dispersion, rheology, UV protection, chemical resistance and high-temperature stability.

Slow Growth of Shipbuilding Industry Hampering the Demand for Marine Coatings

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

April 4, 2019

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Globally, most of the marine coating companies have witnessed tough market conditions in the marine industry, where the combination of decelerating demand and increasing competition contributed to negative organic growth in the last few years. Despite these challenges, marine coating manufacturers are optimistic about witnessing underlying organic growth across most segments of the market and geographies.

The Global Anti-Corrosion Coatings Market

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

March 13, 2019

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Anti-corrosion coatings have become a necessity for industries to safeguard the huge investments they make in terms of money, property and safety of workers. These coatings are used extensively in industries such as marine, oil and gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, and power generation, among others. The global high-performance anti-corrosion coating market size was estimated to be USD 10.5 billion in 2018.

The Smart Future of the Coatings Industry

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

February 8, 2019

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Today, end users of smart coatings prefer those products that provide smart functionality, better weather resistance, high performance, improved productivity and increased service life of the component; reduce maintenance costs; along with ease of application and easy cleaning.