PPG expands Malaysian plant operations to include non-stick and low friction coatings manufacturing

PPG announced that it has expanded operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to include the production of non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware and low friction applications. The plant now has additional capacity to support growing regional coatings demand as well as increased space dedicated to valuable services for customers.

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“Our investment in this facility underscores our commitment to growth in the region,” said Irene Tasi, PPG senior vice president, Industrial Coatings. The facility is now equipped with five new production lines for both waterborne and solventborne non-stick and low-friction coatings.

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With a focus on sustainable coatings solutions, the Petaling Jaya plant wants to service customers in the energy sector, as these low friction coatings offer a high degree of corrosion resistance and controlled torque required for oil and gas applications.