PPG invests $44 million in Increasing Powder Production

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PPG is investing $44 million to renovate five powder coating manufacturing plants in the United States and Latin America.

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The projects are part of PPG’s strategic efforts to broaden its powder coatings offerings and increase global production in order to meet increasing customer demand for environmentally friendly products.

The investment, totaling $30 million for US plants and $14 million for Latin American facilities, is expected to increase overall capacity, add production capabilities for bonded metallic powders, improve processing times with automated packaging, and improve capabilities to produce small, medium, and large batches. Improvements and expansions have already been completed or are in the works at powder production facilities in Brazil, Indiana, Gainesville, Texas, Greensboro, North Carolina, San Juan del Rio, Mexico, and Sumaré, Brazil. PPG anticipates completing these projects by the fourth quarter of 2023.

PPG has focused on expanding its powder coatings capacity and capabilities since 2019, making four strategic acquisitions and expanding production and service elements at seven sites throughout the world, according to the firm. The increased desire in more sustainable solutions is a fundamental element driving the rapid adoption of powder coatings. Powder coatings are often manufactured without solvents that emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and they can be reclaimed and reused in the application line.

“Focusing on powder coatings is a win-win for PPG and our customers because it allows us to provide more access to sustainably advantageous products,” said Marizeth Carvalho, PPG global director, powder coatings, Industrial Coatings. “Powder is the world’s fastest growing coatings technology, and PPG’s goal is to lead that charge through innovation and manufacturing advancements.”

“We continue to accelerate the growth of our powder coatings business to meet the demand of our customers and enhance their experience, wherever they are in the world,” Carvalho stated. “These strategic expansions will provide increased access to new and existing products.”


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Vince Harvey
Vince Harvey
Vince is one of our building products correspondents based out of Boston, Massachusetts.

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