AkzoNobel Invests $60 Million in Powder Coatings Plants in Pennsylvania and Indiana

AkzoNobel has upgraded production, infrastructure and technology at three of its North American powder coatings sites, including Reading, Pennsylvania, and Warsaw, Indiana, as part of a $60 million investment.

New lines in Reading, more capacity in Warsaw

The Reading facility, which manufactures around 45% of the company’s North American powder coating batches, has added three new production lines, advanced bonding technology and automated process controls. In Warsaw, capacity has been increased by 30%, along with a 10% workforce increase. The program also included a new acrylics facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

The added capacity will boost local production of advanced powder coatings used in automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets, as well as next-generation mobility, battery systems and energy storage technologies.

Jeff Jirak, managing director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business said:

“This investment strengthens our North American manufacturing network, expands our advanced production capabilities and reinforces our long-term commitment to helping customers innovate, improve supply chain resilience and bring high-performance products to market.”