ANTISTATIC COATINGS MARKET ANALYSIS

Market News

 Key Developments

• In May 2019, a global leader in Coatings Industry showcased its complete range of coatings at society of information display (SID). PPG also introduced the new AFP (anti finger-print) coatings based on PPG’s proprietary technology.
• In March 2019, Plast Composite Consulting and Heraeus Epurio developed the first antistatic coating in the industry that protects lighting systems. The main application for such coating is in electrostatic discharged and explosion-proof lighting areas. The polymer additive used for the development is Clevios which is a conductive polymer manufactured by Heraeus.
• In May 2017, Intertec launched a single wall carbon nanotube based antistatic coating in collaboration with BÜFA for the surface treatment of glassfiber reinforced polyester (GRP). The coating provides better UV-protection as compared to other products in the market and also guarantees maintenance-free lifecycle.
• In April 2017, Novatic introduced a range of polyurethane based antistatic coatings offering better performance at a competitive price. The new range is based on a carbon nanotube additive called as TUBALL.