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The Evolution of Functional Industrial Coatings

From enhancing durability to enabling advanced thermal management, functional coatings are integral to many industrial processes and products.

Mike Hughes

October 21, 2025

Over time, advancements in materials science and application technologies have transformed functional industrial coatings into versatile solutions that provide an array of specialized functions.

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BASF and Carlyle Announce Agreement on Coatings Business

October 11, 2025

The agreement represents a significant step in unlocking the value of BASF’s standalone businesses, as the company swiftly executes its Winning Ways strategy.

Image of Nordson Electronics Solutions' award wining ASYMTEK Select Coat® SL-1040 Conformal Coating System.

Nordson Electronics Solutions Receives EM China Innovation Award

ASI Staffer

May 3, 2024

Recognized at the Productronica China tradeshow, the new ASYMTEK Select Coat^® SL-1040 Conformal Coating System elevates coating performance with improved yield and uptime for automotive electronics reliability.

AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of Aluminum Wheel Liquid Coatings Business

December 5, 2022

AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of the wheel liquid coatings business of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH, a deal that strengthens the company’s performance coatings portfolio.

AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing Extend Partnership Ahead of New F1 Season

AkzoNobel is providing its Sikkens vehicle refinish products for all painted parts of the MCL35M, as well as the team's transport, garage, and accessories.

March 23, 2021

McLaren Racing's 2021 Formula 1 car will again feature AkzoNobel's high-performance coatings, following an extension to the long-standing partnership which debuted in 2008.

COVESTRO: Polyurethane Textile Coating Technology

Compared with the previous solvent-based coagulation process, this water-based technology reportedly saves up to 95% water and up to 50% energy.

August 18, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it developed its water-based INSQIN technology in order to create a sustainable, efficient, and permanent polyurethane coating for textiles and to produce high-quality synthetic materials, especially for car interiors.

Environmental Concerns Expected to Help Spur Strong Demand for Polyurea Coatings

The polyurea coatings market is expected to surpass $1.5 billion by the end of 2029, registering a CAGR of over 9%.

July 31, 2019

The global polyurea coatings market was valued nearly $600 million at the end of 2018, according to a recent report.

Market Trends

Optical Coatings: A Lucrative Industry Full of Opportunities

Optical coatings find use across a wide array of applications, including medical instruments, sensors, optical communications, lighting, automotive, and aerospace components.

July 16, 2019

With the advent of the Industrial Revolution between the late 1700s and early 1800s, manufacturing processes marked a significant shift from localized to mass manufacturing.

Multiple Applications Driving Strong Growth for Waterborne Epoxy Resins

Asia-Pacific held a dominant regional position in the waterborne epoxy resins market in 2018.

June 21, 2019

The global waterborne epoxy resins market was valued at nearly $2.8 billion in 2018 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.7% from 2019-2027.

Nouryon Increases Production Capacity for Expandable Microspheres in Sweden

Nouryon also announced earlier this year that it would invest in a new world-scale Expancel plant in the U.S., subject to final board approval.

June 19, 2019

Nouryon has completed a €20 million (approximately $22.4 million) project in Sundsvall, Sweden, that significantly raises production capacity for its Expancel expandable microspheres.