POWDER COATINGS; A CUSTOMER ANALYSIS

All major manufacturers of metal office and institutional furniture have powder finishing lines. Some are billion dollar companies with a high probability of converting additional lines from liquid to powder. Use of powder coated "blanks", a new manufacturing technique, may substantially increase the use of powder. Casual and outdoor furniture makers typically use tubular metal. Most have converted to powder, promoting its extended durability.

Graphics included show overall market segmentation, office furniture and household furniture segmentation. Each are discussed in the text as well as types of powder coatings and suppliers of powder for metal furniture. A map describing density of the industry’s manufacturers is also provided. Over 1,700 metal furniture manufacturers are listed with address and telephone number in this 68 page section.