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ICE 2003 Review

Maybe it was case of low expectations, but the turnout at ICE 2003 in Philadelphia surprised many. Could the show's performance be a bellwether for next year's event in Chicago and the coatings industry in general?

It’s fair to say that expectations were not high for the 2003 International Coatings Expo (ICE)in Philadelphia, considering the economy, the location and a modified format that opened the show at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 with a“block party” on the show floor, featuringmusic from a mummers-style band and a 1960s girl-band (the Shangri-La’s), as well as complimentary food and beverages. Reactions from attendees and exhibitors were mixed before the block party began. Some exhibitors felt the attendanc...

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