PPG completes powder coatings factory expansion in Brazil
PPG has completed an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil. The EUR 2.5 million project increased the production capacity of the facility by 40%. The unit is expected to reach full capacity this month.
The plant has been equipped with new, state-of-the-art, highly automated equipment, allowing for better process control and quality and less setup time for color matching and production. Additional investments in automation are planned at the site, including the integration of connectivity devices and process synchronisation technology.
Growing demand for powder coatings
According to company information, the investment aims to meet the growing demand for powder coatings from local manufacturers of appliances, agricultural machinery, transportation, and other industries for products such as steel furniture, storage structures, gym equipment and electrical panels and transformers. The expansion is part of PPG’s latest global investment to upgrade five powder coatings manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America, announced earlier this year to meet growing customer demand for sustainably advantaged products.
