ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA) has announced plans for the next in a series of color-pigments conferences, scheduled for April 17-19 in Chicago. The conference will address business and technical issues affecting pigment manufacturers, suppliers and users in the coatings, plastics, ink, and other industries, the organization said. The event will include approximately 30 presentations, and exhibits are also planned, the CPMA said. Prospective speakers and exhibitors can contact the CPMA’s Mary Dwyer at 703/684.4044; fax 703/684.1795.