Paints and Coatings are Essential
Paints and coatings aren’t just inactive surface coverings; they are indispensable products that extend the useful life of everyday objects by acting as a protective barrier. Not only do paints and coatings beautify our homes, they preserve our cars from rusting; and protect the roads and bridges.

Paints and Coatings are Sustainable
Paints and coatings are inherently sustainable— just a thin coating or layer of paint provides protection from degradation like corrosion, abrasion, high or low temperatures, chemicals and ultraviolet rays, moisture, and microbes, amongst a host of aggressive or destructive conditions.

The Coatings Industry Makes Significant Contributions to the Global Economy
The $202 billion global paint and coatings industry is a major employer and provides critical products for applications in many end-use markets—from Automotive to Aerospace to Defense and Communications.

Paints and Coatings are Powered by Science
Paints and coatings are underpinned by rigorous technological research and development for maximum functionality and performance. For example, special electrically-insulating coatings are designed to help control temperature for superconducting batteries and extend battery-life.

Paint and Coatings Industry offers Diverse Career Opportunities
The paint and coatings industry includes a wide variety of occupations that are highly valued and integral, offering opportunities that attract myriad and diverse skillsets. From painters, applicators and refinishers; chemists, engineers and material scientists; production workers, packaging, filling and samplers and inspectors; transportation and freight drivers; to marketing, retail sales and customer service—the career pathways are vast.