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Weekly Recap: Pittsburgh Paints & Hempel Top This Week’s Stories

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ending September 19, 2026.

Here is Coatings World’s weekly recap of the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ending September 19, 2026.

First up, The PITTSBURGH PAINTS brand has named Artifact (PPG10-16), a warm, smoky blue, as its 2027 Color of the Year. Next, Hempel A/S has signed a three-year global hull coatings agreement with A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), covering a substantial share of the company’s 2026 to 2028 dry dock program. Surventis announced the appointment of Dr. Rebecca Koch as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee. Plus, PPG completed a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project at Budapesti Komplex SZC Újbudai Szakiskola, a vocational school in Budapest. Lastly, AkzoNobel has named Soulful Sage as Interpon’s 2027 Color of the Year, reflecting the growing influence of softer, nature-inspired color palettes and natural materials in contemporary architecture.

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

1. Pittsburgh Paints Names Artifact the 2027 Color of the Year

2. Hempel Secures 3-Year Global Hull Coatings Agreement with Maersk

3. Surventis Appoints Dr. Rebecca Koch Chief Human Resources Officer

4. PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Hungary Vocational School Serving Special Needs Students

5. Interpon Unveils Its 2027 Color of the Year

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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