PPG Industries, Inc. plans to invest $70 million to expand its aerospace transparencies site in Huntsville, Alabama, the Pittsburgh-based company announced. The investment forms part of a series of multi-year projects aimed at increasing production capacity and supporting continued growth in PPG's aerospace transparencies business.
According to PPG, the expansion includes the lease and build-out of a new 112,000-square-foot facility that will house production support functions. Relocating those functions into the new building is intended to free up additional manufacturing space at the company's existing aerospace transparencies facility.
Francois Buehlmann, PPG general manager of global transparencies for the aerospace business, said demand for aerospace transparencies continues to grow across commercial, military and general aviation markets. He said the expansion increases operational efficiency, provides room for future equipment investments and reinforces the company's long-term commitment to serving customers and investing in Huntsville.
PPG said the ongoing projects are meant to strengthen its ability to meet customer demand for aircraft cockpit windows and passenger windows while positioning the site for future growth.
Aerospace hub
Buehlmann described Huntsville as globally recognized for innovation and leadership in aerospace, adding that PPG is proud to continue investing in the community and looks forward to growing alongside the region's aerospace network.
PPG has operated its aerospace transparencies manufacturing facility in Huntsville for more than 55 years. The company's aerospace business supplies coatings, sealants, transparencies, engineered materials and related services to commercial, regional, general aviation and military customers worldwide.