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Weekly Recap: Jotun, BASF Top This Week’s Stories

The most viewed news on our site for the week ending Feb. 21, 2026.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

Assistant Editor

Here is Coatings World’s weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ending Feb. 21, 2026.

This week’s top stories included Jotun’s 2025 financials, which were an all-time high. BASF’s announcement of a new global Hub in India to improve cost efficiency ranked second. Sun Chemical will expand its quinacridone pigment production capacity by investing in its Newport, Delaware, facility. Next, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings introduced Eco+ products, a dedicated portfolio that brings together its most sustainable powder coating solutions. Lastly, Canadian Industries Limited (CIL) unveiled the company’s new logo and renewed mission.

Here are our top five most-viewed stories from the past week:

1. Another Record Year for Jotun

2. BASF Strengthens Global Business Services with Global Hub

3. Sun Chemical to Invest in Quinacridone Production in Delaware

4. AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Highlights its Top Sustainability Performers with Eco+ Products

5. Canadian Industries Limited Unveils New Logo, Mission

Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We’ll have a new list for you next Saturday.

Have a great week!

Rachel Klemovitch

Assistant Editor

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