FEBRUARY 2009 • VOL. 14, NO.2

FEATURES

20 Wood Coatings Market
23 CHINACOAT 2008 Review
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28 Optimization of Curing Conditions for a

Chemical Resistant Tank Coating

34 Mixing Equipment Directory

36 European Coatings Show 2009 Preview

COLUMNS

12 International Coatings Scene

Europe • SMEs are fighting to hold on.

DEPARTMENTS

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Editor’s Page
As We Go To Press
Index to Companies
Fresh Paint
New Products
Industry News
Suppliers Corner
People
Meetings
Final Coat

Latin America • Rohm & Haas cools off rooftops in Latin America.

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18 Business Corner • Dow/Rohm & Haas merger analysis.

ADVERTISING

SECTIONS 47 Classified Ads

49 Advertising Index

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