PPG starts resin production for Electrocoat at Sumaré, São Paulo

PPG Industries held a ceremony to mark the completion of a US$40M, 65,000ft2 plant for on-site resin production at its Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil, coatings manufacturing facility.

Resin produced at the site will be used to manufacture PPG’s electrocoat products to meet growing demand from automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial coatings customers in the region.

"The expansion of the Sumaré facility demonstrates PPG’s long-term commitment to our automotive and industrial coatings customers in this very important region and enables us to further expand our localised production capabilities,” said Michael McGarry President and COO, at the opening. "PPG is committed to the market in Brazil and the needs of our customers across Latin America.”