The U.S. National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) and Vincentz Network, publisher of international coatings journals and organizer of the European Coatings Show, have agreed to launch the American Coatings Show and, in conjunction with it, the American Coatings Conference. The American Coatings Show will have a bi-annual schedule, beginning in 2008, at a dedicated, fixed venue. Additional information on the event is available on the internet at www.american-coatings-show.com.