IRL is a global industry consultancy with over 40 years experience specialising in market research and custom designed proprietary studies serving the global paints and coatings industries. Areas of expertise include decorative coatings, automotive coatings, protective coatings, wood coatings, coatings for plastics, speciality coatings, resins, pigments, extenders and additives. Founded as Information Research Limited, it was acquired by Business Research Group (BRG) in 2000 growing into a global consultancy with offices in San Francisco, CA, Summit, NJ, New Delhi, and Beijing, with the global headquarters situated in London.