As it continues to enhance and modernise its manufacturing base on a global scale, PPG is set to invest US$380 million to build a new facility in North Carolina.
To be built on a 62-acre site, the 198,000-square-foot facility will initially include manufacturing of aerospace coatings and sealants, along with warehousing units.
Construction is set to commence in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.
Once complete it will enable the company to continue meeting the growing demands of the aerospace industry. It will employ more than 110 people and produce the full line of PPG’s aerospace coatings and sealants.
The additional capacity of this new plant, combined with nearby transport links that improve supply chain and shipping logistics, will help improve service levels for customers.
PPG says it is committed to sustainability and innovation in its operations. The new aerospace facility will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies and practices aimed at reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
“PPG’s investment in this new manufacturing facility demonstrates the significant demand growth for our world-class technologies and our continued commitment to serving our aerospace customers,” PPG chairman and chief executive officer, Tim Knavish, said.
“By modernising and digitising our facilities, PPG will continue to embody our purpose – ‘to protect and beautify the world’ – while contributing to the growth and innovation of the aerospace sector.”