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FOCUS ON POWDER COATINGS A MONTHLY REPORT FROM KEVIN BILLER
AN INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER MONITORING TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN POWDER COATINGS ISSN 1364–5439
JULY 2016
WOOD WIDGETS
IN THIS ISSUE
INDUSTRY NEWS 1-3 Sherwin-Williams opens powder plant in Poland Axalta inaugurates expanded resin production facility in Mexico AkzoNobel opens R&D unit in China TECHNOLOGY 3-5 Manufacturers seek multifunctionality to succeed in a competitive market Extending beyond beauty with multifunctional metallic architectural coatings Properties of powder clear coatings systems modified with hydrotalcites MARKETS 5-7 Powder coatings market size projected to reach $12.48 bn by 2020 Positive outlook for the US paints and coatings market in 2016 Antimicrobial coatings market size estimated to reach $4520 M by 2020 EVENTS
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I frequently find market reports remarkable in their assessment of the powder coating industry. Most recently I have been amused by a news item published in the PPCJ (Polymers Paint Colour Journal). This fine publication can't be faulted by the press releases it receives and in turn provides to the coatings public. What caught my attention this month was a report entitled "Return of furniture manufacturing could boost wood coatings'' In it two prominent market research firms are quoted regarding the state of the wood coatings industry. As anyone familiar with powder coatings we know that powder represents only a fraction of the coatings used for wood furniture. ChemQuest estimates powder's penetration into the flat stock wood market as 1% and exclusively for MDF (medium density fiberboard) applications. Later in the report ChemQuest states that 5% of the fine furniture/kitchen and bath cabinet market is served by powder coatings, specifically UVcured types. Interestingly this 5% is dedicated to "wood widgets''. I had to Google this term. Apparently this refers to "a small mechanical device, as a knob or switch, especially one whose name is not known or cannot be recalled; gadget'' (www. dictionary.com). So UV-cured powder coatings are used to coat wooden devices whose name is not known or cannot be recalled. Nice work market research teams. It seems that the market research experts neglected to solicit any knowledge from powder coating experts. From my recollection powder coatings have been commercially applied to wood substrates for nearly twenty years. The first installations were in Plainwell, Michigan (Decorative Veneer, later DVUV), London, Ontario (Radex) and South Wales, UK (Stilexo). All of these companies used UV-curable powder as the finish for MDF based boards for a variety of end uses including office and laboratory furniture, microwave carts, store displays and signage. Since cracking the code to powder coat engineered boards like MDF both UV curable and thermoset powder coatings have been developed and used for these applications.
The UV cure powder process is fast, taking as little as 4 or 5 minutes from start to finish but requires the additional process of delivering intense UV throughout the coating. This makes curing a challenge on complex shaped parts and with certain colors. UV cure powders however provide very tough coatings due to the high degree of crosslinking inherent to its cure chemistry. Thermoset powders have been developed and are used for a variety of applications including cabinetry, store displays, doors and room partitions. These low temperature products require longer bake cycles than the UV cure types typically taking 10 to 20 minutes to complete cure at temperatures around 130 to 150 8C. Recent advances in chemistry have pushed the cure envelope to closer to 5 minutes at 125 to 130 8C. The use of infrared is integral to affording the fast cure cycles of these products. Lately one of the world's largest manufacturers of ready-to-assemble furniture has pledged to pursue the use of powder coatings across a vast array of their product lines. In addition the wood-plastic composite industry is taking a look at powder coating their manufactured boards used in outdoor applications such as decking, railing and fencing. So it appears that powder coatings are being used in a more than a few applications besides wood widgets. Maybe this is a good thing – the purveyors of traditional coating technology won't see us coming when powder coating overtakes another prominent industry sector.
INDUSTRY NEWS IGP to build powder coatings facility in Poland IGP Pulvertechnik AG will invest over SFR 15 M for a new powder coatings plant in
POWDER COATINGS POWDER COATINGS POWDER COATINGS POWDER COATINGS
FOCUS Poland. The facility will employ approximately 100 local workers and is set to commence operations in 1H 2017. IGP has about 300 employees at its headquarters and manufacturing site in Wil.
Original Source: PPCJ, Polymers, Paint, Colour Journal, Apr 2016, 206 (4619), 5 (Website: http://www.polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/) Copyright dmg events (MEA) Ltd 2016
Sherwin-Williams opens powder plant in Poland Sherwin-Williams officially inaugurated a new powder coatings factory in Poznan in Eastern Poland. The new production facility will manufacture the low-temperature powder coatings Powdura Sprint for wooden substrates and the two-layered powder coating Powdura OneCure. Both products have been developed to achieve higher quality, energy savings and improvements in efficiency. The new plant applies advanced production appliances and operates a completely equipped colour laboratory. The facility already came on-stream in Jan 2016 and offers access to the latest powder coatings technology to customers. SherwinWilliams already operates powder production facilities in the US, Canada, Mexico, China and now Poland. Powder coatings are extremely hard and durable and certain properties such as UV-resistance, flexibility and resistance to chemicals can be integrated into the products. The simple and fast application provides first-class results. Powdura OneCure provides increased transfer efficiency which is leading to costreductions compared to other powder coating processes. The new technology is described.
Original Source: Farbe und Lack (Online Version), 25 May 2016, (Website: http://www. farbeundlack.de/) (in German) Copyright Vincentz Network 2016
BASF acquires automobile coatings business in China Chemicals giant BASF has announced an agreement to acquire Chinese company Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry's operations. The deal will strengthen the German group's presence on the coatings market in China and will give it a local factory specialising in car repair coatings. It should be finalised in 2H 2016. Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry was created in 1991 and is based in Jiangmen, S China. It employs 50 people and has a factory with 45,000 tonnes/y capacity. The acquisition means BASF's coatings business will become even more focused on the automobile sector. At start 2016 the group sold its industrial coatings to AkzoNobel for _475ÝM. This deal should be finalised in 2H 2016.
Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 25 Apr 2016, (758), (Website: http://www. industrie.com/chimie/) (in French) Copyright ETAI Information 2016
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Axalta inaugurates expanded resin production facility in Mexico The expanded resin production plant of international liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta Coating Systems in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, has started operations. The added capacity allows the firm to meet demands of its customers for the newest coating technologies. The new plant incorporates the highest standards in safety and engineering, based on the newest technology to automate manufacturing process and upgrade operational efficiencies and decrease waste.
Original Source: Coatings Today, 27 Apr 2016, (Website: http://www.paint.org/) Copyright American Coatings Association 2016
Winona Powder Coating announces addition of a fourth line to its Etna Green facility Winona Powder Coating, one of the largest high volume powder coaters in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, US, will be adding a fourth large capacity production line to its Etna Green facility. Opened in Aug 2013, the 167,000 sq ft facility currently houses state-of-the-art powder coating lines with five-stage washers, automatic and manual coating booths, and digitally controlled ovens. The line is slated to be operational by 3Q 2016. Once completed, the line will be able to accommodate parts up to 200 lb/trolley, with the ability to handle extremely heavy components across several trolleys. Winona also expects to add additional manufacturing personnel in 3Q 2016.
Original Source: Winona Powder Coating, 2016. Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 5 May 2016, (Website: http://www.specialchem4coatings.com) Copyright Winona Powder 2016
PPG expands aerospace coatings development, colour capabilities at UK facility PPG has expanded development and technical-service capabilities for aerospace and military coatings at its Shildon, England facility with a $2 M investment supporting installation of advanced-technology equipment for evaluating paint characteristics. Environmentally controlled spray booths and a suite of complementary rooms now enable the PPG site to streamline new-product launches and produce more-exact colour matches. One paint spray booth, which can house an aircraft section or small military vehicle, provides variable temperature and humidity settings for product development and training. A second paint spray booth, which maintains constant temperature and relative humidity settings, is designed for applying coatings to panels for customer
C OAT I N G S colour-match requests. An expanded testing laboratory has a dedicated colour-mixing area and constant temperature and humidity settings. New sanding, drying and oven rooms afford the full range of application processing from preparation to drying in controlled environments.
Original Source: PPG Industries, 5 May 2016, (PPG Industries, website: http://www.ppg.com/) Copyright PPG Industries 2016
AkzoNobel opens its largest technology center in China AkzoNobel inaugurated its new €6.5 M technology center in Songjiang, Shanghai. The company's largest research facility in China, it will support product innovation and the development of next-generation paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. Equipped with a full array of state-of-the-art material analysis and performance testing facilities, the center currently employs 150 scientists, which is expected to rise to 200 by 2020. The majority of the products supported by the new facility will be waterborne and powder-based, in line with the company's ambitions to develop more eco-premium solutions. AkzoNobel invested a total of €347 M in research and development during 2015, with a strong focus on sustainability. The company is also looking to increase its revenue from downstream eco-premium solutions to 20% of revenue by 2020. In China, it has already reached 30%. AkzoNobel employs over 7500 people in China (including 500 in RD&I), while revenue in China totaled €1.8 bn in 2015. The company operates more than 30 production sites across the country, with RD&I resources allocated to 26 of them to support local customers.
Original Source: AkzoNobel, 26 May 2016, (AkzoNobel, website: http://www.akzonobel. com) Copyright AkzoNobel NV 2016
Axalta adds two new grades to its Alesta powder coatings line Axalta Coating Systems has introduced two new options in the AR300 RAL color palette used in its Alesta powder coatings. These additions offer the powder coating industry even more premium colors that combine excellent color retention and weatherability. RAL 1035 and 1036 deliver a smooth, glossy coverage with excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance. These RAL colors are TGIC-free and contain virtually no volatile organic compounds or targeted hazardous air pollutants, making them a sustainable, environmentally responsible solution. All of Axalta's RAL powder coatings meet the stringent American Architectural Manufacturers Association's 2603 standards and are designed to lower energy consumption, increase productivity, and reduce costs to the coater. Improved storage stability, coverage and transfer efficiency
July 2016
AN INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER MONITORING TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN POWDER COATINGS ISSN 1364–5439
JULY 2016
WOOD WIDGETS
IN THIS ISSUE
INDUSTRY NEWS 1-3 Sherwin-Williams opens powder plant in Poland Axalta inaugurates expanded resin production facility in Mexico AkzoNobel opens R&D unit in China TECHNOLOGY 3-5 Manufacturers seek multifunctionality to succeed in a competitive market Extending beyond beauty with multifunctional metallic architectural coatings Properties of powder clear coatings systems modified with hydrotalcites MARKETS 5-7 Powder coatings market size projected to reach $12.48 bn by 2020 Positive outlook for the US paints and coatings market in 2016 Antimicrobial coatings market size estimated to reach $4520 M by 2020 EVENTS
8
I frequently find market reports remarkable in their assessment of the powder coating industry. Most recently I have been amused by a news item published in the PPCJ (Polymers Paint Colour Journal). This fine publication can't be faulted by the press releases it receives and in turn provides to the coatings public. What caught my attention this month was a report entitled "Return of furniture manufacturing could boost wood coatings'' In it two prominent market research firms are quoted regarding the state of the wood coatings industry. As anyone familiar with powder coatings we know that powder represents only a fraction of the coatings used for wood furniture. ChemQuest estimates powder's penetration into the flat stock wood market as 1% and exclusively for MDF (medium density fiberboard) applications. Later in the report ChemQuest states that 5% of the fine furniture/kitchen and bath cabinet market is served by powder coatings, specifically UVcured types. Interestingly this 5% is dedicated to "wood widgets''. I had to Google this term. Apparently this refers to "a small mechanical device, as a knob or switch, especially one whose name is not known or cannot be recalled; gadget'' (www. dictionary.com). So UV-cured powder coatings are used to coat wooden devices whose name is not known or cannot be recalled. Nice work market research teams. It seems that the market research experts neglected to solicit any knowledge from powder coating experts. From my recollection powder coatings have been commercially applied to wood substrates for nearly twenty years. The first installations were in Plainwell, Michigan (Decorative Veneer, later DVUV), London, Ontario (Radex) and South Wales, UK (Stilexo). All of these companies used UV-curable powder as the finish for MDF based boards for a variety of end uses including office and laboratory furniture, microwave carts, store displays and signage. Since cracking the code to powder coat engineered boards like MDF both UV curable and thermoset powder coatings have been developed and used for these applications.
The UV cure powder process is fast, taking as little as 4 or 5 minutes from start to finish but requires the additional process of delivering intense UV throughout the coating. This makes curing a challenge on complex shaped parts and with certain colors. UV cure powders however provide very tough coatings due to the high degree of crosslinking inherent to its cure chemistry. Thermoset powders have been developed and are used for a variety of applications including cabinetry, store displays, doors and room partitions. These low temperature products require longer bake cycles than the UV cure types typically taking 10 to 20 minutes to complete cure at temperatures around 130 to 150 8C. Recent advances in chemistry have pushed the cure envelope to closer to 5 minutes at 125 to 130 8C. The use of infrared is integral to affording the fast cure cycles of these products. Lately one of the world's largest manufacturers of ready-to-assemble furniture has pledged to pursue the use of powder coatings across a vast array of their product lines. In addition the wood-plastic composite industry is taking a look at powder coating their manufactured boards used in outdoor applications such as decking, railing and fencing. So it appears that powder coatings are being used in a more than a few applications besides wood widgets. Maybe this is a good thing – the purveyors of traditional coating technology won't see us coming when powder coating overtakes another prominent industry sector.
INDUSTRY NEWS IGP to build powder coatings facility in Poland IGP Pulvertechnik AG will invest over SFR 15 M for a new powder coatings plant in
POWDER COATINGS POWDER COATINGS POWDER COATINGS POWDER COATINGS
FOCUS Poland. The facility will employ approximately 100 local workers and is set to commence operations in 1H 2017. IGP has about 300 employees at its headquarters and manufacturing site in Wil.
Original Source: PPCJ, Polymers, Paint, Colour Journal, Apr 2016, 206 (4619), 5 (Website: http://www.polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/) Copyright dmg events (MEA) Ltd 2016
Sherwin-Williams opens powder plant in Poland Sherwin-Williams officially inaugurated a new powder coatings factory in Poznan in Eastern Poland. The new production facility will manufacture the low-temperature powder coatings Powdura Sprint for wooden substrates and the two-layered powder coating Powdura OneCure. Both products have been developed to achieve higher quality, energy savings and improvements in efficiency. The new plant applies advanced production appliances and operates a completely equipped colour laboratory. The facility already came on-stream in Jan 2016 and offers access to the latest powder coatings technology to customers. SherwinWilliams already operates powder production facilities in the US, Canada, Mexico, China and now Poland. Powder coatings are extremely hard and durable and certain properties such as UV-resistance, flexibility and resistance to chemicals can be integrated into the products. The simple and fast application provides first-class results. Powdura OneCure provides increased transfer efficiency which is leading to costreductions compared to other powder coating processes. The new technology is described.
Original Source: Farbe und Lack (Online Version), 25 May 2016, (Website: http://www. farbeundlack.de/) (in German) Copyright Vincentz Network 2016
BASF acquires automobile coatings business in China Chemicals giant BASF has announced an agreement to acquire Chinese company Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry's operations. The deal will strengthen the German group's presence on the coatings market in China and will give it a local factory specialising in car repair coatings. It should be finalised in 2H 2016. Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry was created in 1991 and is based in Jiangmen, S China. It employs 50 people and has a factory with 45,000 tonnes/y capacity. The acquisition means BASF's coatings business will become even more focused on the automobile sector. At start 2016 the group sold its industrial coatings to AkzoNobel for _475ÝM. This deal should be finalised in 2H 2016.
Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 25 Apr 2016, (758), (Website: http://www. industrie.com/chimie/) (in French) Copyright ETAI Information 2016
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Axalta inaugurates expanded resin production facility in Mexico The expanded resin production plant of international liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta Coating Systems in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, has started operations. The added capacity allows the firm to meet demands of its customers for the newest coating technologies. The new plant incorporates the highest standards in safety and engineering, based on the newest technology to automate manufacturing process and upgrade operational efficiencies and decrease waste.
Original Source: Coatings Today, 27 Apr 2016, (Website: http://www.paint.org/) Copyright American Coatings Association 2016
Winona Powder Coating announces addition of a fourth line to its Etna Green facility Winona Powder Coating, one of the largest high volume powder coaters in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, US, will be adding a fourth large capacity production line to its Etna Green facility. Opened in Aug 2013, the 167,000 sq ft facility currently houses state-of-the-art powder coating lines with five-stage washers, automatic and manual coating booths, and digitally controlled ovens. The line is slated to be operational by 3Q 2016. Once completed, the line will be able to accommodate parts up to 200 lb/trolley, with the ability to handle extremely heavy components across several trolleys. Winona also expects to add additional manufacturing personnel in 3Q 2016.
Original Source: Winona Powder Coating, 2016. Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 5 May 2016, (Website: http://www.specialchem4coatings.com) Copyright Winona Powder 2016
PPG expands aerospace coatings development, colour capabilities at UK facility PPG has expanded development and technical-service capabilities for aerospace and military coatings at its Shildon, England facility with a $2 M investment supporting installation of advanced-technology equipment for evaluating paint characteristics. Environmentally controlled spray booths and a suite of complementary rooms now enable the PPG site to streamline new-product launches and produce more-exact colour matches. One paint spray booth, which can house an aircraft section or small military vehicle, provides variable temperature and humidity settings for product development and training. A second paint spray booth, which maintains constant temperature and relative humidity settings, is designed for applying coatings to panels for customer
C OAT I N G S colour-match requests. An expanded testing laboratory has a dedicated colour-mixing area and constant temperature and humidity settings. New sanding, drying and oven rooms afford the full range of application processing from preparation to drying in controlled environments.
Original Source: PPG Industries, 5 May 2016, (PPG Industries, website: http://www.ppg.com/) Copyright PPG Industries 2016
AkzoNobel opens its largest technology center in China AkzoNobel inaugurated its new €6.5 M technology center in Songjiang, Shanghai. The company's largest research facility in China, it will support product innovation and the development of next-generation paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. Equipped with a full array of state-of-the-art material analysis and performance testing facilities, the center currently employs 150 scientists, which is expected to rise to 200 by 2020. The majority of the products supported by the new facility will be waterborne and powder-based, in line with the company's ambitions to develop more eco-premium solutions. AkzoNobel invested a total of €347 M in research and development during 2015, with a strong focus on sustainability. The company is also looking to increase its revenue from downstream eco-premium solutions to 20% of revenue by 2020. In China, it has already reached 30%. AkzoNobel employs over 7500 people in China (including 500 in RD&I), while revenue in China totaled €1.8 bn in 2015. The company operates more than 30 production sites across the country, with RD&I resources allocated to 26 of them to support local customers.
Original Source: AkzoNobel, 26 May 2016, (AkzoNobel, website: http://www.akzonobel. com) Copyright AkzoNobel NV 2016
Axalta adds two new grades to its Alesta powder coatings line Axalta Coating Systems has introduced two new options in the AR300 RAL color palette used in its Alesta powder coatings. These additions offer the powder coating industry even more premium colors that combine excellent color retention and weatherability. RAL 1035 and 1036 deliver a smooth, glossy coverage with excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance. These RAL colors are TGIC-free and contain virtually no volatile organic compounds or targeted hazardous air pollutants, making them a sustainable, environmentally responsible solution. All of Axalta's RAL powder coatings meet the stringent American Architectural Manufacturers Association's 2603 standards and are designed to lower energy consumption, increase productivity, and reduce costs to the coater. Improved storage stability, coverage and transfer efficiency
July 2016