At the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council, Tom Bowtell, chief executive of the British Coatings Federation, was elected VP.   The World Coatings Council is made up of members representing associations from the US, China, European Union, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Turkey, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.    The Council, which provides a forum for exchange and cooperation on major issues and priorities facing the industry, has est...