PPG Industries, Inc. announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies manufacturing site in Huntsville, Alabama. The company said the spending forms part of a series of multi-year projects intended to increase production capacity and support continued growth of its aerospace transparencies business.
Francois Buehlmann, PPG general manager of global transparencies for Aerospace, said demand for aerospace transparencies continues to grow across commercial, military and general aviation markets. He said the expansion is meant to raise operational efficiency, provide room for future equipment investments and reinforce the company's long-term commitment to serving customers and investing in Huntsville.
New facility for production support
The expansion includes the lease and build-out of a new 112,000-square-foot facility that will house production support functions. According to PPG, this arrangement will open additional manufacturing space at its existing aerospace transparencies facility and strengthen its ability to meet customer demand for aircraft cockpit windows and passenger windows, while positioning the site for future growth.
Buehlmann said Huntsville is recognized globally for innovation and leadership in aerospace, adding that PPG is proud to continue investing in the community and to grow 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.