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The OEM Automotive Coatings Market
Auto manufacturers are looking for high-performance coatings that catch the consumer’s eye while
also improving manufacturing efficiency.
Cover image courtesy of AkzoNobel
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Surfactants Update
Testing Equipment Directory
40th Annual Waterborne Symposium
Q&A with Axalta Coating Systems
AkzoNobel and University Form Partnership to Develop Corrosion Inhibition Coatings
ECS 2013 Exhibitor Guide
2013 Company Capabilities
A Special Yearly Supplement to Coatings World
COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene ............................... 28
Europe • Europe OEM Coatings Market Sees Falling
Sales But Increased Investment in Paint Shops
Latin America • Brazilian Paint Can Maker Invests
Africa • Paint and Coatings Market Set for Growth
Business Corner ................................................... 34
Business Ethics Revisited & Revisited & Revisited
IPaint.................................................................... 36
Non-Compete Agreements – One Size Does Not Fit All
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Page.......................................................... 6
As We Go............................................................... 8
Fresh Paint ........................................................... 10
Market Reports.................................................... 20
Financial Ne ws ..................................................... 22
Patents ................................................................. 26
New Products ...................................................... 38
Industry News...................................................... 65
Suppliers’ Corner ................................................. 69
People.................................................................. 70
Meetings .............................................................. 71
Final Coat............................................................. 98
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads....................................................... 96 Advertising Index................................................. 97
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