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

The most viewed news on our site for the week ending May 16, 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 May 16, 2026.

AkzoNobel has partnered with Resilient Cities Network, the Malacca local council, and the Malacca housing board to paint the outer walls of eight apartment blocks with Dulux Weathershield Express to help reduce exterior surface temperatures by up to 5°C. MNYCA has expanded its membership footprint to include Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Meghna has partnered with Jotun to manage corrosion maintenance. In using Jotun’s AssetKeeper, Meghna PVC Limited demonstrated strong leadership by prioritizing preventive action over reactive repairs. Gary Dandreaux explains why you need a bio-based materials strategy. Lastly, PPG announced the launch of its SEM brand to the automotive repair industry in Mexico.

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

1. AkzoNobel’s Reflective Paint Technology Tackling Urban Heat in Malaysia

2. MNYCA Expands Membership + Join Us June 18th!

3. Meghna Partners with Jotun to Manage Corrosion Maintenance

4. Why You Need a Bio-based Materials Strategy

5. PPG Introduces SEM Products for Body Shops in Mexico

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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