"NEW TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS IN SURFACE COATINGS,
W.EUROPE 1994-2004"
The overall penetration of the five
technologies is shown below. It is worth noting that in 10 years time, conventional
solvent-based paints are still likely to account for over 50% of use.
Waterborne coatings will grow, but perhaps not at the extravagant rate once imagined. |
TECHNOLOGY PENETRATION INDUSTRIAL PAINTS,
WESTERN EUROPE 1994-2004
Paint
Technology (in %) |
1994 |
2004 |
| Conventional
solvent-based |
65.0% |
53.0% |
| Waterborne |
13.0 |
22.0 |
| High
solids |
13.0 |
12.0 |
| Powder |
7.0 |
10.0 |
| Radcure |
2.0 |
3.0 |
| TOTAL |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
