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ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classi;ed Ads..................................................... 104 Advertising Index............................................... 105
COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene .............................. 34
Europe • European Coatings Sector Shows Improvement
Africa • Polyester Coatings Market to Benefit From Africa’s
Construction Boom and Economic Growth
Latin America • Mexico Automotive Investments to Boom,
Again
Business Corner ................................................... 40
Facts, Data and Opinion... Branding
i Paint .................................................................... 42
Trusting Your Trade Secrets to “Lucky” the Dragon
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial ................................................................. 6
As We Go to Press ................................................. 8
Fresh Paint ........................................................... 10
Market Reports.................................................... 30
New Products ...................................................... 32
Industry News ...................................................... 99
People................................................................ 101
Suppliers Corner ................................................ 102
Meetings ............................................................ 103
Final Coat........................................................... 106
96 Trade Association Directory
44 International Buyers’ Guide
45 Cross Reference Index
48 Raw Materials and Equipment Cross Reference
89 Distributors Company Guide
95 Distributors Regional Cross Reference