Cover image courtesy of Thompson’s Water Seal.
Please note that the January 2013 cover image was courtesy of Valspar.
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The Wood Coatings Market
As the U.S. economy continues to recover, wood coatings manufacturers reported growth in 2012 and are
optimistic this trend will continue into 2013
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Exclusive Interview: NACE’s Executive Director Bob Chalker
The European Coatings Show Preview
Mixing Equipment Directory
COLUMNS
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Page.......................................................... 6
As We Go............................................................... 8
Fresh Paint ........................................................... 10
Patents ................................................................. 14
Market Reports.................................................... 16
New Products ...................................................... 18
Industry News...................................................... 42
Suppliers’ Corner ................................................. 45
People.................................................................. 46
Meetings .............................................................. 47
Final Coat............................................................. 50
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads....................................................... 48 Advertising Index................................................. 49
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