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December 2001

NPCA Meets in Seattle
With attendance down slightly, NPCA addresses security issues, as well as more traditional business concerns, at its 114th annual meeting.

ICE 2001 Review
Was this year’s event in Atlanta worth the trip?

November 2001

Tinting, Coloring and Dispensing
Many people don’t realize that most of the work in painting doesn’t lie in the physical act itself, but in the effort made by manufacturers and suppliers to ensure proper tinting and coloring.

What’s in a Name?
Color names do have an effect on the popularity of a paint. The right name will give the paint a personality and help consumers connect with it.

October 2001

Marine & Yacht Coatings Market
Marine coatings manufacturers must continue to develop new formulations that will meet the increasingly strict environmental regulations currently under consideration.

Construction Chemicals Market
Color is playing a greater role in concrete, asphalt, grout and mortar.

Painting the Glass Ceiling
Women in the coatings industry are serving in greater roles than ever before.

September 2001

The Powder Coatings Market
Companies are improving their technologies and expanding their businesses to gain a greater foothold in this growing market.

Biocides, Fungicides & Mildewcides
Whether they are keeping bacteria at bay in the can or helping the finished surface battle mildew, these additives play a key role in your formulation.

August 2001

Taking Flight
Aerospace coatings manufacturers fly high with environmentally-friendly products and new facilities.

Internet Solutions
Gone are the days when one had to wait for product information to come by mail. Thanks to the Internet, the newest information on raw materials and equipment is already at your workstation. All you need to do is click and print.

Web Showcase
Our special guide to web sites for the paint and coatings industry.

High Performance & Special Effect Pigments
Special coatings demand special pigments.

July 2001

Top Companies Report
Our annual report profiling the top paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants companies in the world.

CEPE Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Lyon
Industry\'s top leaders meet in France to discuss profitability, promotion and the future of the paint and coatings industry.

Recovering from Disaster
Sentry Paint rebuilds after major flood.

June 2001

Adhesives and Sealants
After a banner 2000, the adhesives and sealants industry is putting its best foot forward as it tightropes across 2001 in search of increased profits and efficiency.

Polyurethane Power
With polyurethane technology, manufacturers can create coatings, adhesives and sealants with superior performance and aesthetics.

May 2001

Spanning the Globe with Industrial, Coil and OEM Coatings
Regardless of whether it’s a bridge, water tank or pre-painted product, industrial, OEM and coil coatings must protect the surface from corrosion and battle the elements that wear down a coating system too quickly.

Metallic Pigments Make Their Mark
From automobiles to audio equipment to accent walls, consumers are flocking to metallic finishes.

April 2001

Rad-Cure Coatings
With annual growth rates exceeding 10%, radiation cured coatings have become more than just a niche technology. But UV/EB coatings manufacturers aren’t resting on their laurels. Improved performance properties have made rad-cure coatings more than just an

Resin Update
Despite the absence of dominant new technologies, the resins market iscontinuing to evolve in 2001.

CPR for Harrison Paint
One dedicated employee and a pair of brothers resuscitate dying Dutch Standard and a 90-year-old paint manufacturer.

March 2001

Automotive Coatings
The shape of things to come.

Environmental Performance
Coatings companies from around the globe have realized the environmental benefits of being more environmentally conscious.

February 2001

From Cabinets to Floors and Everything in Between
Whether consumers need a clear varnish to protect the kitchen table, or a colored stain to revive an aging chair, there’s a pretty good chance wood coatings manufacturers have their needs covered. With a range of end-use applications and style preferences

What’s Going Online
With the world’s Internet population increasing steadily, paint and coatings companies are strengthening their Internet visibility but have yet to fully embrace selling their products over the web.

January 2001

Architectural Coatings
What is the current state of the architectural coatings market? It depends on what country you’re in. Manufacturers around the world are dealing with different market conditions, but all have one goal in mind–sell more paint.

No Longer Ordinary
Children’s decorating has become a growing segment as more parents are listening to what their children have to say about paint and decorations in their bedrooms and playrooms. To capitalize on this trend, paint companies are developing specialty paints a

May We Suggest an Additive?
Formulating problems driving you crazy?