32The Adhesives and Sealants Market The adhesives and sealants market continues to be affected by the recession and raw material issues.

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White is Favorite Color for Automobiles PPG introduced 70 new shades at annual Automotive Color Trend Show.

COLUMNS

International Coatings Scene .................................... 24 Europe • Nanomaterials Defined?

Latin America • Brazilian Autos Face Tax, Credit Crunches

Business Corner .......................................................... 30

Differentiation: The Anecdote to a Disruptive Threat

ADVERTISING SECTIONS

Classified Ads .............................................................. 47 Advertising Index........................................................ 49

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DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Page ................................ 6

As We Go To Press ...................... 8

Index to Companies.................... 8

Fresh Paint ................................ 10

Patents ...................................... 20

Market Reports ........................ 22

New Products ............................ 27

Industry News .......................... 38

Suppliers Corner........................ 42

People ........................................ 44

Meetings .................................... 45

Final Coat .................................. 50

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