Pittsburgh-based PPG recently announced plans to invest $380 million in its sit in Shelby, N.C.
The company will construct a 198,000-square-foot aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility.
The facility will produce PPG’s full line of aerospace coatings and sealants. The additional capacity will help PPG improve service for customers when combined with nearby transport links and will help meet growing demand from the aerospace industry.
The 62-acre site also will include warehousing units. The manufacturing facility will include advanced manufacturing technologies and practices designed to reduce environmental impact.
Construction is scheduled to begin in October and complete during the first half of 2027. When finished it will employ more than 110 people.
“PPG’s investment in this new manufacturing facility demonstrates the significant demand growth for our world-class technologies and our continued commitment to serving our aerospace customers,” Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO, said. “By modernizing and digitizing our facilities, PPG will continue to embody our purpose – to protect and beautify the world – while contributing to the growth and innovation of the aerospace sector.”
PPG operates in more than 70 countries and serves the construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. In 2024, it reported net sales of $15.8 billion.