PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh, Pa.; www.ppg.com) announced the the completion of a $40-million, 65,000-ft2 plant for onsite resin production at its Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil, coatings manufacturing facility.
“The expansion of the Sumaré facility demonstrates PPG’s long-term commitment to our automotive and industrial coatings customers in this very important region and enables us to further expand our localized production capabilities,” Michael McGarry, president and chief operating officer said. “PPG is committed to the market in Brazil and the needs of our customers across Latin America.”
With a presence in Brazil since 1973, PPG produces coatings for a variety of end-use markets in the region, including aerospace, architectural, automotive OEM, automotive refinish, industrial, packaging, oil and gas, and marine.