Weekly Recap: Webster & Axalta Top This Week’s Stories

Here is Coatings World’s weekly recap of the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ending October 17, 2026.

First up, Benjamin Moore named Webster Green HC-130 its 2027 Color of the Year. Next, Axalta released its 2026-2027 Global Automotive Color Trends Report. AkzoNobel announced an Extraordinary General Meeting on November 30, 2026, to discuss the merger of equals with Axalta. BASF conducted a large-scale emergency response drill at the company’s Wyandotte Site that included employees, first responders, healthcare providers, and local government agencies. Lastly, PPG named Country Soil (PPG15-30) as its 2027 Color of the Year. 

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

1. Webster Green HC-130 is Benjamin Moore’s 2027 Color of the Year  

2. Axalta’s 2026-27 Automotive Color Trends

3. AkzoNobel to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting on November 30, 2026

4. BASF Wyandotte, First responders, and Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Conduct Emergency Drill

5. PPG Selects Country Soil as 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