Coatings World - February 2008

FEBRUARY 2008 • VOL. 13, NO.2

FEATURES

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28 Wood Coatings Market

Facing a number of challenges including a slumping housing market and VOC regulations, wood coatings manufacturers continue to develop new products and technologies for interior and exterior applications for both the professional contractor and DIYer.

34 Anti-Corrosion Coatings

Anti-corrosion coatings offer environmentally responsible products that can withstand the harshest conditions.

DEPARTMENTS

38 Mixing Equipment Directory

A look at the latest offerings from select mixing equipment manufacturers.

COLUMNS

18 International Coatings Scene

Europe • REACH: Preparing for the pre-registration phase.

Latin America • Foreign investors fuel Panama construction boom.

26 Business Corner • Alkyds: A new life and they

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6 Editor’s Page
8 As We Go To Press
8 Index to Companies
10 Fresh Paint
16 Patents
17 Financial News
22 New Products
41 Industry News
43 Suppliers Corner
45 People on the Move
46 Meetings
50 Final Coat

remain very relevant

ADVERTISING

SECTIONS 47 Classified Ads

49 Advertising Index

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