POWDER COATINGS; A CUSTOMER ANALYSIS

The automotive industry spends $1.8 billion annually on coatings. Most aluminum wheels are primed, colored, and clearcoated with powder. Use of powder for car and truck bodies was limited until the early 1990s. Now Chrysler and GM are making massive investments in equipment to apply powder anti-chip and primer surfacer, starting with pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles. Millions are being invested in R&D to discover a cost effective powder clearcoat for automobiles. Harley-Davidson uses one now on motorcycles.

Coatings practices by Motor Vehicle OEMs are discussed, various segments of the body and trim market are highlighted, and key powder suppliers in the industry are identified. Graphics included show coatings consumed and geographic density of manufacturers by state. This 66 page report lists 990 Motor Vehicle Body & Trim Manufacturers with address and phone number.