USA FEATURE
July 1st, 2005
BY DEIRDRE MASONALTHOUGH the US economy is still somewhat sluggish, there are little signs so far that this is having a serious effect on the overall performance of the American paint and coatings industry. Where changes are likely to be seen over the coming years is within individual markets for these products.Nevertheless, there are clouds on the horizon. One of these is the way in which individual states draw up environmental legislation. The US National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) is locked in a legal dispute with the State of California over ...
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