Expertise - Coatings & Inks

IAL has been involved in researching the paints, coatings and inks sectors for over 30 years, however, following the acquisition of Information Research Ltd (IRL), the majority of the coatings consulting business has been transferred to IRL. Therefore for a full listing of all multi-client studies and examples of proprietary work, please click here to enter the IRL site.

IAL does carry out research into specific areas of the coatings and inks business, in particular, polyurethanes, UV Curing and printing inks:

Examples of Proprietary Studies

• The European Market for Oil Repellant Coatings
• Future Potential Use of Blocked Isocyanates in Powder Coatings in Europe
• Perceived Requirements for On-board Maintenance Products in the Marine Sector
• The Market for Furniture Coatings in Germany
• The Market for Furniture Coatings in Sweden
• Business Potential for Plastic Pigments in Europe
• Customer Buying Behaviour in the Global Market for Paint Additives
• The Asia-Pacific for Pigments for Coatings