PPG Industries, Inc. plans to invest $70 million to expand its aerospace transparencies site in Huntsville, Alabama, the Pittsburgh-based company announced.
The investment is part of a series of multi-year projects intended to increase production capacity and support continued growth in PPG's aerospace transparencies business. The expansion involves leasing and building out a 112,000-square-foot facility that will house production support functions. According to PPG, that will make additional manufacturing space available at its existing aerospace transparencies facility.
Francois Buehlmann, PPG general manager for global transparencies in its Aerospace business, said demand for aerospace transparencies continues to grow across the 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 enhance its ability to meet growing 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 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. Its aerospace business supplies coatings, sealants, transparencies, engineered materials and related services to commercial, regional, general aviation and military customers worldwide.