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September 2016 • Vol. 21, No. 9
117 Recent Trends in Architectural Coatings
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classi;ed Ads..................................................... 128 Advertising Index............................................... 129
COLUMNS
Business Corner ................................................... 40
M&A Conventional Wisdom – Cliché or Reality?
International Coatings Scene ............................... 44
Europe • Consolidations in the Coatings Industry to
Accelerate Growth in Europe
Latin America • PPG Comex Bullish on Mexico, Central
America
Africa • Africa’s Market Potential Unveiled at East Africa
Coatings Forum
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial ................................................................. 6
As We Go to Press ................................................. 8
Fresh Paint ........................................................... 10
Market Reports.................................................... 34
New Products ...................................................... 38
Industry News.................................................... 123
People................................................................ 125
Suppliers Corner ................................................ 126
Meetings ............................................................ 127
Final Coat........................................................... 130
52 International Buyers’ Guide
Cross Reference Index 53
Industry Suppliers Cross Reference 56
Company Listings 91
Distributor Company Guide 107
Distributors Regional Cross Reference 112
Trade Association Directory 114