Expansion adds new paint line to meet growing demand for coatings services
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced a $10 million investment in a new
82,000-square-foot facility and class A paint line at its Greenville,
South Carolina, coatings services facility.
Scheduled for completion in August 2019, the expansion is designed to
accommodate increased demand for class A coatings application and
value-added services for the automotive and large truck markets. Class A
coatings include those used on surfaces that are readily seen or touched
by customers, such as hoods and door skins.
“The expansion of the Greenville facility will help us continue to grow
with our customers in this important location,” said Jeff Oravitz, PPG
vice president, coatings services. “The added capacity for
electrocoating, labeling, light assembly, packaging and shipping, along
with other value-added solutions, will be invaluable to our customers
looking to streamline processes, save time and reduce logistics costs.
PPG is continuing to offer multiple one-stop services to deliver
superior solutions to our customers.”
The Greenville plant opened in 2013 as a dedicated coatings services
facility for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier
one suppliers. In 2015, the facility was expanded to include aftermarket
packaging and hem sealing services, the process used in the automotive
industry to join inner and outer closure panels. Specializing in
electrocoat (e-coat) services, the plant is a leader in the application
of class A exterior coatings on aluminum and galvanized substrates for
domestic and overseas markets.
PPG’s coatings services group is the industry leader in protective
coating applications, serving customers throughout the United States and
around the world. With multiple locations spanning eight countries, the
group consistently delivers high-quality, innovative and sustainable
solutions to a variety of industries, including agriculture, appliance,
automotive, computer, construction equipment, electrical components,
furniture, industrial equipment, recreational, truck and bus, and
alternative energy. For more information about PPG coatings services,
visit www.ppgcoatingsservices.com.
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years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’
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forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in
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