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Weekly Recap: PPG & BASF Top This Week’s Stories

The most viewed news on our site for the week ending April 18, 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 April 18, 2026.

PPG announced a global price increase of up to 20% across its portfolio of paints, coatings, and specialty products. BASF Coatings has received certification from TÜV Rheinland for the calculation methodology of its Eco Impact Assessment tool. RONA is revamping its paint assortment to focus on SICO and RONAPRO by Dulux. Elected officials and paint industry leaders gathered at the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis for a press conference celebrating the launch of Maryland’s newest recycling program. Lastly, AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings will showcase the latest evolution of its Aerofleet Coatings Management service at MRO Americas.

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

1. PPG Announces Global Price Increase of Up to 20% Already in Progress

2. BASF Coatings’ Eco Impact Assessment Tool Receives TÜV Rheinland Certification

3. Rona’s Paint Assortment Gets a Makeover

4. PaintCare Statewide Program Makes Paint Recycling Easier in Maryland

5. AkzoNobel Evolves Aerofleet Coatings Management with Advanced Drone-powered Insights

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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