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Weekly Recap: Axalta & AkzoNobel Top This Week’s Stories

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ending September 12, 2026.

Here is Coatings World’s weekly recap of the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ending September 12, 2026.

Axalta announced its automotive color of the year, and Coatings World Editor Kerry Pianoforte spoke with Matt Boland, VP of Global Refinish Technology at Axalta, in anticipation of the announcement. In more Color of the Year news, AkzoNobel also announced Soulful Sage as its Color of the Year for architectural coatings. Also, AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings opened its new color blending and distribution facility in Chonburi, Thailand. Briolf is moving forward with its international consolidation strategy through a new corporate identity model. Lastly, Jotun has unveiled new analysis showing that its Imperial Fouling Protection System can deliver an approximately 50% lower carbon footprint over a 30-year service life.

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

1. Axalta Unveils its 2027 Global Automotive Color of the Year at Automechanika Frankfurt

2. AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings Opens New Facility in Thailand

3. AkzoNobel’s 2027 Color of the Year is Soulful Sage

4. Roberlo Renames to Briolf Coatings

5. Jotun Yachting Highlights 50% Lower Carbon Footprint with Imperial Fouling Protection

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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