January 2014 • Vol. 19, No. 1
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ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads....................................................... 48 Advertising Index................................................. 49
COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene ............................... 19
Latin America• Arkema Increases Investments in Brazil
Europe • European Coatings Market Embraces
Sustainability
Africa • Drive to Lead-Free Africa
Business Corner ................................................... 24
Disruptions …Consultants Have Them Too, Part 2
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Page.......................................................... 6
As We Go to Press ................................................. 8
Index to Companies ............................................... 8
Market Watch ...................................................... 10
Fresh Paint ........................................................... 12
Patents ................................................................. 18
New Products ...................................................... 25
Industry News ...................................................... 42
Suppliers Corner .................................................. 45
People.................................................................. 46
Meetings .............................................................. 47
Final Coat............................................................. 50
34 Additives Update
37 Pigments Report
39 CHINACOAT Review
28 Architectural Interior Coatings
Above and cover photo courtesy of Kelly-Moore Paints
