January 2013 • Vol. 18, No. 1

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The Architectural Coatings Market

Recovery in the housing market and an improving economy offer bright spots for architectural coatings manufacturers.

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The Additives Market Pigments Market Report CHINACOAT Review 2012

COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene ............................... 16

Latin America • Latin American Maritime Coatings Outlook Rising

Europe • REACH Requirements for Downstream Communication of Safety Information Challenges Coatings Sector

Business Corner ................................................... 20

Product Successes and Failures

IPaint.................................................................... 22

How Much Is That Trade Secret Worth?

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Page.......................................................... 6 As We Go To Press ................................................ 8 Index to Companies ............................................... 8 Market Report ..................................................... 10 Fresh Paint ........................................................... 12 Patents ................................................................. 15 New Products ...................................................... 17 Industry News...................................................... 43 Suppliers Corner .................................................. 45 People.................................................................. 46 Meetings .............................................................. 47 Final Coat............................................................. 50

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

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