PPG invests $44 million to boost global powder production

PPG has announced it is investing $44 million to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America. The projects are part of the company’s strategic efforts to expand its powder coatings offerings and increase global production.

Collectively, the investment—$30 million for U.S. plants and $14 million for facilities in Latin America—is expected to increase overall capacity; add production capabilities for bonded metallic powders; improve processing times with automated packaging; and enhance capabilities to produce small, medium, and large batches. Enhancements and expansions are already completed or under way at powder production facilities in Brazil, Ind.; Gainesville, Texas; Greensboro, N.C.; San Juan del Rio, Mexico; and Sumaré, Brazil. PPG expects to complete these projects by Q4 2023.