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The Powder Coatings Market

The powder coating industry is mature in the regions and markets where penetration has occurred, but there are a number of new applications and regions where there is strong growth potential

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Biocides Update

Environmental regulations continue to drive substantial changes in the biocides market, fueling demand.

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Pigments Directory Domestic Marine Coating Regulations: A Year in Review The Construction Chemicals Market

ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads....................................................... 48 Advertising Index................................................. 49
DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Page.......................................................... 6 As We Go To Press ................................................ 8 Index to Companies ............................................... 8 Fresh Paint ........................................................... 10 Patents ................................................................. 18 New Products ...................................................... 26 Industry News...................................................... 42 Suppliers Corner .................................................. 45 People.................................................................. 46 Meetings .............................................................. 47 Final Coat............................................................. 50

COLUMNS

International Coatings Scene ............................... 19

Latin America – Sherwin-Williams to Double in Latin America via Comex Europe – Coatings Companies Adjust Financial Strategies to Deal with Continued EU Recession

Business Corner ................................................... 22

Acquistion Guideline Consideration

IPaint.................................................................... 24

Better Living Through Chemistry (Chemical Trade Secrets, That Is)

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