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The industrial coatings industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by several key trends. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from industrial coating operations decreased by approximately 60% between 1990 and 2014, indicating a strong shift towards eco-friendly and low-VOC formulations. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that advanced coating technologies could potentially reduce energy consumption in industrial processes by up to 20%.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5% growth in employment for coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders from 2020 to 2030, reflecting the expanding market. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Manufactures indicates that the value of shipments for paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing reached USD 54.7 billion in 2021, demonstrating the sector's economic significance. These trends, coupled with technological advancements in application techniques and increasing demand for anti-corrosion coatings, are shaping the market amidst rapid global industrialization and infrastructure development.