PPG Industries plans to invest $70 million to expand its aerospace transparencies manufacturing site in Huntsville, Alabama. The company said the project is part of a series of multi-year efforts intended to increase production capacity and support continued growth of its aerospace transparencies business.
The expansion covers the lease and build-out of a new 112,000-square-foot facility that will house production support functions, allowing additional manufacturing space at PPG's existing aerospace transparencies plant. According to the company, 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.
"Demand for aerospace transparencies continues to grow across commercial, military and general aviation markets," said Francois Buehlmann, PPG general manager, global transparencies, Aerospace. He said the expansion improves operational efficiency, provides room for future equipment investments and reinforces the company's long-term commitment to serving customers and investing in Huntsville.
Buehlmann also described Huntsville as globally recognized for innovation and leadership in aerospace, adding that PPG is proud to keep investing in the community and expects to grow alongside the region's aerospace network.
PPG said it has operated its aerospace transparencies manufacturing facility in Huntsville for more than 55 years. Its aerospace business supplies coatings, sealants, transparencies, engineered materials and related services to commercial, regional, general aviation and military customers worldwide.