Coatings World - December 2010

FEATURES

21 Powder Coatings Market Evolves AkzoNobel and Jotun, two leaders in the global powder coatings market, continue to develop cutting edge technology and expand their global footprints.

24 Biocides, Fungicides & Algaecides Following a difficult year, the biocides market is showing signs of recovery.

26 Pigment Suppliers Directory A look at the latest offerings from select pigment suppliers.

COLUMNS

15 International Coatings Scene
Latin America • Nogales spruces up for border
crossers with a cleaner image.
Europe • Powder coatings bounce back.
DEPARTMENTS

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Editor’s Page
As We Go To Press
Index to Companies
Fresh Paint
New Products
Industry News
People
Suppliers Corner
Final Coat
20 Business Corner • Is there a best time to
acquire or divest a business.
ADVERTISING
SECTIONS
32 Classified Ads
33 Advertising Index

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