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ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads..................................................... 104
Advertising Index............................................... 105
COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene ............................... 36
Europe • Improved Outlook for Coatings Producers
in Europe
Africa • Countering Counterfeits in the African Market
Latin America • New Investments in Colombian
Paint Market
Business Corner ................................................... 42
The Gap between... Customer-Ready
(Mature Market vs. Embryonic/Growth Market)
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Page.......................................................... 6
As We Go to Press ................................................. 8
Index to Companies ............................................... 8
Fresh Paint .......................................................... 10
Patents ................................................................. 26
Financial Ne ws ..................................................... 28
Market Reports.................................................... 30
New Products ...................................................... 34
Industry News...................................................... 98
People................................................................ 100
Suppliers Corner ................................................ 101
Meetings ............................................................ 102
Final Coat........................................................... 106
44 International Buyers’ Guide
45 Cross Reference Index
48 Raw Materials and Equipment Cross Reference
87 Distributor Company Guide
94 Distributors Regional Cross Reference