05.17.25
Here is Coatings World’s weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ending May 16, 2025.
AkzoNobel and BASF’s plan to lower the carbon footprint of paints was the most read this week, followed by PPG investing $380 million in a new aerospace coatings plant in . BASF’s expansion of its biomass products was the third most read, with PPG’s new clearcoats for premium collision repairs in fourth and Indorama being honored with two awards from the ACC rounding out the top five.
Here are our top five most viewed stories from the past week:
1. AkzoNobel Working with BASF to Lower Carbon Footprint of High-volume Paint Products
2. PPG To Invest $380 Million in Aerospace Coatings Facility
3. BASF Coatings Expands Business with Biomass-Balanced Products
4. PPG Launches Clearcoats for Premium Collision Repair Segments
5. Indorama Ventures Honored with Dual Awards from ACC
Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We'll have a new list for you next Saturday.
Have a great week!
Dave Savastano
Contributing Editor
AkzoNobel and BASF’s plan to lower the carbon footprint of paints was the most read this week, followed by PPG investing $380 million in a new aerospace coatings plant in . BASF’s expansion of its biomass products was the third most read, with PPG’s new clearcoats for premium collision repairs in fourth and Indorama being honored with two awards from the ACC rounding out the top five.
Here are our top five most viewed stories from the past week:
1. AkzoNobel Working with BASF to Lower Carbon Footprint of High-volume Paint Products
2. PPG To Invest $380 Million in Aerospace Coatings Facility
3. BASF Coatings Expands Business with Biomass-Balanced Products
4. PPG Launches Clearcoats for Premium Collision Repair Segments
5. Indorama Ventures Honored with Dual Awards from ACC
Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We'll have a new list for you next Saturday.
Have a great week!
Dave Savastano
Contributing Editor
