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March 2016 • Vol. 21, No. 3
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads..................................................... 127 Advertising Index............................................... 129
COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene ............................... 58
Europe • AkzoNobel Reorganizes Activities with Acquisition
of BASF’s Industrial Coatings Operation
Latin America • Mexico Aerospace Coatings Market Rises
Africa • East Africa Integration a Boon for Paint Makers
China • PU Coatings Companies Exploring New Market
Opportunities in China
Business Corner ................................................... 28
Who Should Play on the Higher Ground
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial ................................................................. 6
As We Go to Press ................................................. 8
Fresh Paint ........................................................... 10
Market Reports.................................................... 46
New Products ...................................................... 52
Industry News.................................................... 120
People in the News............................................ 124
Suppliers Corner ................................................ 125
Meetings ............................................................ 127
Final Coat........................................................... 130
68 The Automotive
Coatings Market
76 CEO Forum
83 Waterborne Symposium
Review
88 Surfactant Influence on
Colorant Acceptance
92 Use of New Renewable Resource for Low VOC Enamel
100 From Past to Present, PVDF Coatings Remain a Leader in the
Architectural Paint Industry
102 American Coatings Show Preview & Exhibitor Spotlight
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