Jan van der Meulen Managing Director CEPE What is the scope of this year's CEPE Annual Conference? The motto of the conference, which will take place from 18 to 20 September in St. Julian's, Malta, is "Trends and hands that shape the future - The prospects for the paint industry". Industrial manufacturing is in turmoil due to business pressures, market trends, and new technologies. This development has also left its mark on our industry. The only way paint and coatings manufacturers can stay ahead of competitors and gain market share in today's quickly ...