PPG Expands Powder Coating Production Capacity in Brazil
PPG (NYSE: PPG) said today that it will invest $2.7 million to increase its powder coatings manufacturing capabilities at its Sumaré facility in the Brazilian state of So Paulo. Beginning in the third quarter of 2022, the project will expand the plant’s powder coatings manufacturing capacity by almost 40%.
PPG’s distribution of powder coatings, a highly sustainable product offering with better durability, transfer efficiency, and the capacity to be reclaimed or reused after application, will benefit from the facility expansion, which will include new equipment. PPG’s goal is to have 40% of its sales from sustainably advantaged goods by 2025, while also increasing production capacity to satisfy rising customer demand in Brazil and other South American countries.
“PPG is a leader in providing solutions that optimize processes for our customers,” said Marizeth Carvalho, PPG general manager, industrial coatings, Americas. “The expansion of our Sumaré site reinforces our commitment to grow, share knowledge, develop our workforce and bring innovative, sustainable solutions to the marketplace.”
The Sumaré plant produces steel furniture, storage structures, gym equipment, electrical panels, and power transformers for the home appliance, agriculture, transportation, and general finishing industries.
Powder coatings are one of the fastest growing coating technologies due to their sustainability benefits and excellent performance properties. Powder coatings do not release solvents given their low-VOC nature and are fully reusable, meaning paint that is not deposited on a substrate during application returns to the paint system to reduce waste. In an ongoing commitment to sustainable innovations that exceed customer needs, PPG is investing in powder capabilities across the globe.
