Coatings
industry professionals from around the world convened in New Orleans
Nov. 1-3 for the 2006 International Coatings Expo (ICE), hosted by the
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT). While the
turnout was lighter than all had hoped for, both exhibitors and
attendees were happy to support the FSCT in helping to rebuild a city
that was devastated by hurricane Katrina in 2005. FSCT officials said
that ICE 2006 did better than expected, drawing 300 exhibitors and
4,615 registrants, representing 52 countries.