- In March 2021, Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., and Toyota Motor Corporation collaborated to produce decorative films for solar modules. This innovation enhances design flexibility and adds color, potentially inspiring similar advancements in the traffic road marking coatings market, diversifying offerings and attracting a broader customer base
- In March 2021, 3M and The BrandLab (TBL) launched a two-year program (2020-2021) to enhance diversity in creative fields such as graphic and industrial design. Such initiatives may inspire inclusivity in the development of traffic road marking coatings, fostering innovation and addressing diverse needs for safer and more accessible transportation infrastructures
- In February 2021, Dow introduced DURATRACKTM 2K Technology for large-area markings, such as green bike lanes, blending waterborne ease of use with two-component durability. This development addresses the need for safe multi-modal transportation solutions, potentially influencing advancements in traffic road marking coatings to enhance road safety and infrastructure for all citizens



