28Automotive OEM Coatings

32 Surfactants Market Update

36 Testing Equipment Directory

40 American Coatings Show 2012 Preview

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2012 Company Capabilities:

A Special Yearly Supplement to Coatings World

COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene .................................... 20
Latin America • Hempel Opens Argentine Plant for Region
Europe • No Stopping Luxury Brand Growth

IPaint ............................................................................ 26

Trade Secrets and Employees: Are you covering your Ass(ets)?

ADVERTISING SECTIONS

Classified Ads .............................................................. 71 Advertising Index........................................................ 73

DEPARTMENTS

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

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

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

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

Patents ...................................... 16

New Products ............................ 18

Market Reports ........................ 24

Financial News .......................... 25

Industry News .......................... 42

Suppliers Corner........................ 44

People ........................................ 45

Meetings .................................... 70

Final Coat .................................. 74

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