End user partnerships for thermoplastics powders
End user partnerships for thermoplastics powders
Keywords Plascoat,Thermoplastics
Moving from thermoset to thermoplastic powders, the British thermoplastics powders leader Plascoat Systems Ltd is forging partnerships with some of the world's largest appliance manufacturers as part of a worldwide expansion drive. The programme includes a major commitment to the North American market, with local manufacturing having started close to the key white and brown goods heartland of Cleveland, Ohio. A Far Eastern base has been opened in Bangkok in order to respond to the needs of that region.
Plascoat sales and marketing director Mike Yates says that in Europe the thick film thermoplastics coating market is around $65 million, while in the USA it is less than $35 million. "But there is growing interest in finding alternatives not just to basic paint systems, but right through to traditional thick film coatings such as PVC."
The switch to thermoplastics is being made easier for manufacturers, claims Plascoat, through its ongoing development of electrostatic spray versions of its key coating materials, as well as the availability of its range of fluidised bed dipping materials. The benefits offered by thermoplastic coating include enhanced corrosion protection, impact and abrasion resistance, flexibility and weld coverage.
The construction industry,fire extinguisher and fencing manufacturers will also continue to be targeted by Plascoat, who predict significant growth in international demand for thick film coating solutions.
