Irfab Multi-client Studies

Since PRA acquired Brussels based Irfab Chemical Consultants in July 2007, we have supplied multi-client studies on surface coatings and related materials. Irfab has a long established reputation for quality and is unmatched in terms depth, accuracy, consistency and reliability in this complex sector of the chemicals industry.

The highly regarded Irfab reports have been produced for over 30 years, specializing in market assessment and long-term technology forecasting in the paint, coatings and related raw materials markets. Topics have included: Waterborne Coatings in Europe 1999-2009, New Coatings Technology Trends 2007-2012.

We remain committed to maintaining this position as an essential partner for in-depth market and technology trends analysis and forecasting.

• The Irfab study, Global Industrial Coatings Market 2006-2020, was published in 2008. An updated study, Global Industrial Coatings Market 2010-2020, is in preparation and can be purchased in whole or in part. The update reflects the significant changes that have occurred as a consequence of the global economic downturn. It provides:
  
• analyses of the effects of the crisis on coatings usage;
• updated forecasts of demand profiles to 2020; and
• more detailed analyses of the coatings technologies used in each market.
  
• The Specialist and Functional Architectural Coatings Market study on the European and Middle Eastern Markets was published in February 2010. The study provides a unique source of data and insights on this specialist sector.

The Team

PRA's Irfab team is made up of coatings professionals from the resins, additives, pigments, paint and coatings industries, also with knowledge of inks, adhesives & sealants. In conducting its work the team has the benefits of our international network of consultants, the comprehensive database of coatings markets around the world and our exhaustive library of product literature and company information.