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

The most viewed news on our site for the week ending July 25, 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 25, 2026.

AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced enhancements to the proposed governance arrangements for the combined company following completion of their pending merger of equals. RPM International Inc. has appointed David C. Dennsteadt president and chief operating officer for RPM. Next, Burgess Pigment Co. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Thiele Kaolin Company. International, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, announced that Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified its vessel performance analysis methodology as compliant with ISO 19030. Lastly, the Board of Directors of PPG approved a 3-cents-per-share increase in the company’s dividend, declaring a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share, payable Sept. 11 to shareholders of record Aug. 10.

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

1. AkzoNobel and Axalta Enhance Governance Arrangements Following Shareholder Dialogue

2. RPM Names David Dennsteadt President & COO

3. Burgess Pigment Completes Acquisition of Thiele Kaolin Company  

4. Lloyd’s Register Verifies International Marine Coatings Vessel Performance Analysis Under ISO 19030

5. PPG Board of Directors Approves Dividend Increase to 74 Cents Per Share

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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