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Weekly Recap: ChemQuest & Surventis Top This Week’s Stories

The most viewed news on our site for the week ending July 11, 2026.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

Assistant Editor

Here is Coatings World’s weekly recap of the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ending July 11, 2026.

This week, The ChemQuest Group announced that Geoffrey Webster, Ph.D.; Philip Williams; and Paul Bryant have joined as directors. Also, Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, launched as an independent company, completing its carve-out from BASF. PPG announced the recipients of its 2025 Excellent Supplier Awards. RadTech invites technical presentations and case studies focused on new applications, new materials, and real-world challenges solved with UV+EB technology. Lastly, as of August 1, 2026, Eric Alström has been appointed Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S.

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

1. ChemQuest Appoints Three New Directors

2. Surventis Launches as an Independent Global Leader in Automotive Coatings and Surface Treatment

3. PPG Names Recipients of 2025 Excellent Supplier Awards

4. RadTech UV+EB Technology Conference 2027

5. Eric Alström Appointed New Group President & CEO of Hempel

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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