PPG invests in powder coatings production expansion in Brazil
PPG has announced the investment of USD 2.7 million (EUR 2.4 million) to expand its powder coatings manufacturing capabilities at its facility in Sumaré, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
The project is intended to increase the plant’s production capacity for powder coatings by approximately 40%, beginning in the third quarter of 2022.
According to the company, the site expansion will include new equipment that will help to further PPG’s distribution of powder coatings, a highly sustainable product offering with enhanced durability, transfer efficiency and the ability to be reclaimed or reused during application.
Growing customer demand in Brazil
The investment aligns with PPG’s goal to have 40% of its sales by 2025 from sustainably advantaged products, while also increasing production capacity to meet growing customer demand in Brazil and other South American countries.
The Sumaré plant serves the home appliance, agriculture, transportation and general finishing industries, which encompass steel furniture, storage structures, gym equipment, electrical panels and power transformers.
