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ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads....................................................... 48 Advertising Index................................................. 49
COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene .............................. 20
Europe • Europe Shifts Priority From VOC Control to
Economic Growth
Business Corner ................................................... 22
Change... Driving It
i Paint .................................................................... 24
Freedom of Information Act vs. Secrecy of Your Trade
Secrets
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial ................................................................. 6
As We Go to Press ................................................. 8
Fresh Paint ........................................................... 10
Patents ................................................................. 17
Market Reports.................................................... 18
New Products ...................................................... 26
Industry News ...................................................... 43
Suppliers Corner .................................................. 45
People.................................................................. 46
Meetings .............................................................. 47
Final Coat............................................................. 50
19 Photovoltaics Heat Up
27 Powder Coatings Market
30 Sherwin-Williams Product Finishes: Beacon Products Case Study
32 Biocides Directory
34 Novel Polyurethane Coatings Obtained with Polycarbonate Diol for
Pipelines with Improved Mechanical Properties and Hydrolysis Resistance
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Cover photo: Valspar Coatings Provide Tough Finish on Arctic Cat Sleds