27Powder Coatings The powder coatings segment continues to grow as paint makers turn to solvent-free formulations.

30 Biocides Market Report

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Pigment Suppliers Directory Floor Sealer on Steroids The 30th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium Held in Las Vegas

COLUMNS

International Coatings Scene .................................... 21 Latin America • Lanco and Pintuco Do Colombia Deals Europe • Decorative Paint Demand Grows In Middle East’s Gulf States

Business Corner .......................................................... 25

Where Have All The Leaders Gone?

ADVERTISING SECTIONS

Classified Ads .............................................................. 48

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

New Products ............................ 24

Industry News .......................... 41

Suppliers Corner........................ 45

People ........................................ 46

Meetings .................................... 47

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

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